Promoting parent empowerment strategies and support for school readiness programs doesn’t just happen in the home it also happens in the state and federal legislature. The Colorado Home Visiting Coalition believes that families are the most critical resource for their child’s growth and development and our public policy decisions must support parents as they do this important work. Our coalition advocates for state and federal policies, programs, and systemic strategies that will increase the likelihood that pregnant families and families with young children receive the educational and health supports needed to break the cycle of poverty. Together we work to educate partners and policy makers about the critical role parents play and the programs and policies that best encourage families to be successful.