Cerebral Palsy of Colorado is a qualifying organization for the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit. This tax credit allows for a 50% credit toward your State of Colorado income tax liability up to $100,000 annually. This tax credit is available for individuals and businesses, and any unused portion of the tax credit may be carried forward for up to five years. Attached are some sample contribution amounts and the actual net cost of that donation after Federal and State of Colorado income tax deductions and Colorado Child Care Tax Credits have been applied. Take a close look at the significant difference between your contribution and the actual net cost of that contribution. This tax credit is a very important feature to many individuals and companies and an important revenue source for Cerebral Palsy of Colorado to provide the programs and services it offers.

This tax credit is substantial and has allowed individuals and businesses to increase their levels of giving to CP of Colorado. Your contribution provides an opportunity for future generations to receive the care available from CP of Colorado and reduces your State of Colorado tax liability. For more information please call Liz Neafus-Stenzel at 303-691-9339 x 1163, email lizns@cpco.org or visit www.cpco.org. We recommend you consult your tax advisor to assess your individual or business situation. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.

CP of Colorado provides early care and education, employment and family support services for Coloradoans with a wide variety of abilities. They range from physical, mental health, and neurological challenges to "at risk" individuals and those with other life barriers. Last year, CP of Colorado served 21,991individuals and families. Children, birth to five years old, received early childhood care, education, intervention and family support. Youth and adults with disabilities or other barriers to employment received job training, placement and retention services. In addition, Children, youth and adults with disabilities and their families received support services in the form of parent support groups, health care forums and access to resources throughout the state. Eighty eight cents of every dollar goes directly into programs and services to help those with disabilities or "at risk".