Family Financial Stability

When families are financially stable, children have the foundation they need to thrive. Financial stability supports healthy brain development, strengthens emotional resilience, and nurtures a child’s sense of belonging.

By THE NUMBERS

A gift to United Way keeps families strong. Just last year, your support helped parents stay in the workforce, provided safe child care, and prevented families from losing their homes, building stability children can count on.

single moms pursued college degrees while their children received high quality care.

Poudre School District families avoided homelessness with United Way funds.

families improved child care arrangements with navigator support.

Family financial Stability initiatives

Larimer Child Care Fund

The Larimer Child Care Fund provides scholarships that make quality child care more affordable for working families. It helps parents enter and stay in the workforce while ensuring young children have access to the early learning experiences that lay the foundation for lifelong success.

WomenGive

WomenGive provides child care scholarships, emergency financial assistance and direct cash assistance to single mothers pursuing higher education. By investing in two
generations at once, WomenGive helps families build lasting financial stability while children receive high-quality early care.

Community Hubs

Community Hubs bring child care, literacy services, mental health support, and other resources together in one welcoming space. By co-locating trusted partners, hubs make it easier for families to get what they need, reduce barriers, and strengthen connections. Nonprofits benefit from stable space to serve families more effectively, while advisory councils guide collaboration, shared learning, and community events. The result: more responsive services and greater progress toward financial stability and all four of United Way’s core goals.

211

211 is a free, confidential resource line that connects people to local services in real time. Available 24/7 by phone, text, or web, 211 links individuals and families to housing, child care, food, mental health services, employment resources, and more, helping them navigate life’s challenges.

United for ALICE

The ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report highlights the reality of families who earn above the federal poverty line but not enough to cover essentials like housing, child care, food, and transportation.

Advocacy

UWLC advocates for policy changes that expand opportunities for children and families.
We focus on the issues that matter most to Larimer County — like affordable child care,
housing, cost of living, and access to safe, inclusive learning environments — because lasting change requires strong community systems.

School District Grants

UWLC provides flexible funding to local school districts to expand opportunities for learning and ensure every student can succeed. This support includes tutoring, high school readiness programs, classroom grants, and assistance with basic needs like housing, transportation, and food, so students and their families can stay focused on learning.

REAL STORIES

“With four kids, starting a new career seemed impossible—until LCCF. The childcare support let me focus on studies while knowing my children were safe. It also freed me from the financial burden and anxiety. Now I’m graduating as a medical assistant and can finally provide a better future for my children.”

"Allowing people to name their own needs is the ultimate form of equity. We’re meeting people where they’re at and bringing them to where we all are. This grant was truly the first step in saving FoCo Café. It came at just the right time for us."

A father of five reached out for help applying for food assistance. With guidance from 211 resource navigators, he successfully submitted his benefits application, taking a crucial step toward food security for his children.