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Opportunity Lost: When Hard Work Isn't Enough for Colorado's Families

The Bell Policy Center

Annie E. Casey Foundation, Chambers Family Fund, The Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado, The Rose Community Foundation

2004

This report is about families who, despite working hard (sometimes at multiple jobs), do not earn enough without accepting public support or private charity. It discusses those working families who often do not have enough money each month to cover food, rent, utilities, health insurance or other necessities.