The surveys, conducted in the fall of odd-numbered years, are supported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS), the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and an advisory group of state and local partners. The surveys are administered by a team of researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
CDPHE analyzes aggregated statewide and regional survey results, while the CSPH Survey Team aids schools and districts with accessing and interpreting their local results.
Click here to learn more about the Smart Source Survey, including methodology, use of data, and how this resource complements the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
Healthy Kids Colorado Survey:
2021 HKCS Information:
Below are the HKCS standard and censored instruments. With skip logic and different high school modules, not all students are asked all questions.
School districts can further modify the survey to meet the needs of their community, so please check with your district about the survey version.
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2021 Parent/Guardian Information Letter (English and Spanish) - sent to parents/guardians by schools prior to survey administration
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Frequently Asked Questions - more info for parents and guardians
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Instructional Video - shared with students prior to participation
Statewide and regional data:
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2021 results will be available by Summer 2022
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State and Regional results featuring Interactive 2013-2019 Data Dashboard.
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Shared Risk and Protective Factor Profiles on scientifically-validated risk and protective factors that influence the likelihood of substance abuse, violence, and mental health outcomes.
- Data Briefs by CSPH Survey Team featuring HKCS and Smart Source Results:
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For statewide and regional data requests, visit CDPHE’s data request system
For Schools and School Districts:
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CDPHE does not have access to data at the school or district level.
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For school or district data requests, contact the CSPH Survey Team at CSPHSurveyTeam@cuanschutz.edu.
2020 HKCS Supplement: COVID-19
During the fall of 2020, middle and high schools that participated in HKCS in 2019 were invited to participate in a small, supplemental administration to measure the impact of COVID-19 on the health of young people.
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Select Cohort Study Results: Recorded Presentation and Annotated Slides
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For complete 2020 HKCS Supplement: COVID-19 Cohort Study Results, please contact CSPHSurveyTeam@cuanschutz.edu.
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