DENVER, CO – Colorado Senate Bill 25-197, aimed at expanding access to vital community-based services for youth, has passed. The bill’s success followed compelling testimony from Michel Holien on March 13th, with strong support from The Kempe Foundation. This legislation modernizes the Tony Grampsas Youth Services (TGYS) program, enabling intermediaries like FHF to broaden the pool of direct service providers. This change will particularly benefit smaller, community-based programs, ensuring more Colorado youth receive critical support.
The Tony Grampsas Youth Services (TGYS) program is a state-funded initiative dedicated to supporting community-based programs focused on youth development and violence prevention. Fostering Healthy Futures (FHF) is one such intermediary, working to connect at-risk youth with essential resources and services.
