Cary Kennedy on Families & Children

Expand access to contraception

The Affordable Care Act included access to all forms of birth control as part of basic preventative health care, and without a copay. Even before the Affordable Care Act, Colorado passed legislation that prevents insurers from charging women more for the health coverage, and required insurers to cover contraception and maternity care. Women with private insurance are also now able to pick up a year of birth control at once. We can increase access by ensuring that all women have this opportunity, regardless of what type of insurance they have.

We must fight back. That is why I support policies that make sense, will help more people, and support access to sexual and reproductive health care for everyone.

Family adopted sister via faith-based organization

Help at-risk low-income kids with nurse home visits

While serving as State Treasurer Cary helped secure sustainable funding for a program that provides nurse home visits for low-income at-risk moms throughout Colorado. The program helps first-time moms have healthy pregnancies and gain the knowledge needed to become the best parents.

Supports foster care via faith-based organizations