Lowest child poverty rate in the nation.
The FATC, combined with Colorado’s EITC and Child Tax Credit, has reduced child poverty by 37% — positioning Colorado as the national leader.
children lifted from poverty
families reached
combined poverty reduction
lowest child poverty rate in US
State Rankings
Colorado leads the nation
With a 7.3% child poverty rate, Colorado now outperforms every other state in protecting children from poverty.
Source: WashU & Appalachian State University Study, cited in Denver Post 12/31/2025
Colorado
#1 in the nation
National Average
More than 2x higher
Children
Lifted from poverty
Reach & Eligibility
Who the credit reaches.
of families with children reached
331,381 families total
children in eligible families
48.4% of all Colorado children
income eligibility (joint filers)
Sliding scale up to $95K joint / $85K single
eligible families in poverty
Before receiving the credit
reported receiving the credit
34.5% unaware or unsure
never heard of FATC
Major awareness gap remains
Family well-being
What families say changed.
From a survey of 259 FATC-eligible Colorado families.
Where the money goes
Families spend it on what matters.
Awareness gap
52.7% of eligible families never heard of the FATC.
Equity
Reaching families who need it most.
The FATC disproportionately benefits communities facing the greatest hardship — by design.
Hispanic families
of FATC-eligible families
Black families
of FATC-eligible families
Married households
of FATC-eligible families
The evidence is clear.
The FATC is the most effective state-level anti-poverty credit in the country.