Boulder County has 7.8 million dollars for Covid Baby Sitters no strings
Mar 17th
Applications for Survive and Thrive Close On March 28
Funding is available for child care providers and nonprofits offering essential safety-net services.
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Key points:
- The application window closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 28, 2025. Application support is available.
- The program provides $7.8 million in one-time funding to support local child care providers and nonprofits offering essential safety-net services.
- All eligible organizations that apply during the open window will be considered for funding.
- To receive this information in another language, email HSCommunications@
bouldercounty.gov or call 303-579-6971.
Boulder County, Colo. – The application for the Survive and Thrive grant program – which offers $7.8 million in one-time funding to support nonprofit organizations and child care providers in Boulder County – is currently open. The application period closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 28, 2025. All eligible organizations that apply will be considered for funding.
The Survive and Thrive program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is designed to help those impacted by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes any unlicensed individuals who watch children in their home (known as Family, Friend, and Neighbor Providers). Agencies and individuals will be awarded funding from $5,000-150,000, with amounts varying according to the applicant, the population served, and the impacts felt due to the pandemic.
“Child care providers and nonprofits have been essential in supporting our community throughout the pandemic – the Survive and Thrive program is one way we can help them recover and continue their important work” said Program Manager Emily Darrell. “We encourage all eligible organizations to apply for this funding, and we hope you will also help spread the word to our family, friends, and neighbors who might not realize they qualify for this opportunity.”
Survive and Thrive Eligibility Criteria
Organizations eligible to apply for the Survive and Thrive grant must:
- Have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with ongoing effects.
- Have provided services in 2020 and/or 2021.
- Be located and provide services within Boulder County.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Additional requirements apply for child care providers and nonprofits:
- Licensed Child Care Providers must serve children in the 0-5 age range and have proof of licensure.
- Nonprofits must be based in Boulder County, provide human services or social safety net services, and have proof of 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) status.
- Family, Friend, and Neighbor Providers must serve children in the 0-5 age range, be based in Boulder County, and have proof of child care services provided.
For full eligibility details and to apply, visit the Boulder County Survive and Thrive website.
Application Support is Available
If you have any questions about the application process or eligibility, support is available. For questions related to the application itself, contact AidKit (support@surviveandthrive.
Additionally, Boulder County is hosting virtual, drop-in office hours with bilingual (English and Spanish) staff:
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – 12-1 p.m.
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About the American Rescue Plan Act in Boulder County
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021, to help communities recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the ARPA, Boulder County was allocated $63,359,749 to assist with recovery efforts. Boulder County is committed to using ARPA funds to support equitable recovery and address the ongoing challenges faced by local communities.
Las solicitudes para el programa Progresando Juntos se cierran el 28 de marzo.
El financiamiento está disponible para proveedores de cuidado infantil y organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ofrecen servicios esenciales de protección social.
Puntos clave:
- El plazo de presentación de solicitudes finaliza el 28 de marzo de 2025 a las 11:59 p.m. Se ofrece asistencia para llenar la solicitud.
- El programa proporciona una financiación única de 7.8 millones de dólares para apoyar a los proveedores locales de cuidado infantil y a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ofrecen servicios esenciales de protección social.
- Todas las organizaciones elegibles que presenten su solicitud durante el plazo establecido serán consideradas para recibir financiamiento.
- Para recibir esta información en otro idioma, envíe un correo electrónico a HSCommunications@
bouldercounty.gov o llame al 303-579-6971.
Condado de Boulder, CO – Ya está abierta la solicitud para el programa de asistencia Progresando Juntos, que ofrece 7.8 millones de dólares en fondos únicos para apoyar a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y proveedores de cuidado de niños en el condado de Boulder. El periodo de solicitud se cierra a las 11:59 p.m. del 28 de marzo de 2025. Todas las organizaciones elegibles que lo soliciten serán consideradas para la subvención.
El programa Progresando Juntos, financiado por la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARPA, por sus siglas en inglés), está diseñado para ayudar a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ofrecen programas esenciales de protección social, así como a los proveedores de cuidado infantil, incluyendo proveedores del tipo Family, Friend, and Neighbor (personas cercanas a las familias, como parientes, amigos o vecinos, que ofrecen cuidado infantil), que se han visto afectados por los efectos continuos de la pandemia COVID-19. Las agencias y personas podrán recibir entre $5,000 y $150,000 en financiamiento, dependiendo del solicitante, la población que atienden y el impacto que la pandemia haya tenido en ellos.
“Los proveedores de cuidado infantil y las organizaciones sin fines de lucro han sido fundamentales para apoyar a nuestra comunidad durante la pandemia. El programa Progresando Juntos es una forma de contribuir a su recuperación para que puedan continuar con su importante labor”, dijo la directora del programa Emily Darrell. “Invitamos a todas las organizaciones elegibles a solicitar esta financiación y les pedimos que ayuden a correr la voz entre los proveedores del tipo Family, Friend, and Neighbor, quienes podrían no estar al tanto y perderse esta oportunidad.”
Requisitos para Progresando Juntos
Las organizaciones interesadas en esta oportunidad de financiamiento deben reunir los siguientes requisitos:
- Haber sido afectadas negativamente por la pandemia COVID-19, con efectos que aún persisten.
- Haber prestado servicios en 2020 y/o 2021.
- Estar ubicadas y prestar servicios dentro del condado de Boulder.
- Ser mayor de 18 años de edad.
- Además, se aplican requisitos específicos según el tipo de solicitante:
- Los proveedores de servicios de cuidado infantil con licencia deben atender a niños de entre 0 y 5 años y presentar prueba de licencia.
- Las organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro deben tener su sede en el condado de Boulder, prestar servicios humanos o servicios de protección social y acreditar su condición de 501(c)(3) o 501(c)(19).
- Los proveedores del tipo Family, Friend, and Neighbor deben atender a niños de entre 0 y 5 años, residir en el condado de Boulder y presentar pruebas de los servicios de cuidado infantil prestados.
Para conocer todos los requisitos y presentar una solicitud, visite nuestro sitio web Progresando Juntos.
Asistencia para llenar la solicitud
Si tiene alguna duda sobre el proceso de solicitud o de los requisitos, tiene ayuda a su disposición. Para sus preguntas relacionadas con solicitud, póngase en contacto con AidKit (support@surviveandthrive.
Además, el Condado de Boulder cuenta con un horario de atención al público, de manera virtual y con personal bilingüe (inglés y español):
Martes, 18 de marzo de 2025 – 12-1 p.m.
Únase a la reunión
Identificación de la reunión: 252 745 349 938
Código de acceso: Pv2PH2aQ +1 720-400-7859, 270520924# Estados Unidos, Aurora
Número de conferencia telefónica: 270 520 924
Lunes, 24 de marzo de 2025 – 5-6p.m.
Únase a la reunión
Identificación de la reunión: 233 034 318 03
Código de acceso Ue2Gk27f +1 720-400-7859,176810448#
Número de conferencia telefónica: 176 810 448#.
Acerca de la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense en el condado de Boulder
La Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARPA, por sus siglas en inglés) se promulgó el 11 de marzo de 2021 para ayudar a las comunidades a recuperarse de los efectos de la pandemia del COVID-19. Como parte del ARPA, al condado de Boulder se le asignaron $63,359,749 para ayudar con los esfuerzos de recuperación. El condado de Boulder se compromete a utilizar los fondos de ARPA para apoyar una recuperación equitativa y abordar los retos actuales a los que se enfrentan las comunidades locales.
Reddit Community r/MeganTrussell Takes a Dark Turn, anti Police
Mar 15th
Reddit Community r/MeganTrussell Takes a Dark Turn, Sparks Controversy with Anti-Police Sentiment and Conspiracy Theories #BoulderBoulder, CO – March 15, 2025 – What began as a space for discussion and updates surrounding the tragic death of University of Colorado Boulder student Megan Trussell has morphed into something far more contentious. The subreddit r/MeganTrussell, initially created to follow the investigation into the 18-year-old’s mysterious death in Boulder Canyon last month, has taken a sharp turn toward the dark side, with users growing increasingly anti-police, impatient, and prone to spinning elaborate conspiracy theories.
Megan Trussell’s body was discovered on February 15, 2025, near the 40-mile marker of Boulder Canyon Drive, days after she was reported missing by the CU Boulder Police Department. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has since led the investigation, but with the cause and manner of death still undetermined by the coroner’s office, the lack of concrete updates has fueled frustration among the subreddit’s 356 subscribers. What started as a community seeking answers has devolved into a breeding ground for distrust and speculation, raising eyebrows both locally and online. Posts on r/MeganTrussell have grown increasingly hostile toward law enforcement.
One highly upvoted thread from early March accused the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office of a cover-up, with a user writing, “The Boulder police department is just pathetic! Megan’s family deserves better.” Others have pointed to the discovery of Trussell’s purse—found last week miles away from her body along US-36—as evidence of foul play, despite official statements maintaining there’s no current indication of a threat to the community. “Most definitely was a threat to the community,” one commenter insisted. “How does her shoe go missing, purse is 5+ miles away from the body?”
The subreddit’s impatience has birthed a wave of conspiracy theories, some gaining traction with dozens of votes and comments. Theories range from plausible to outlandish: some users speculate Trussell’s roommate or an unknown assailant from a nearby encampment may be involved, while others suggest a broader institutional cover-up tied to the university or local government. “How’d she end up miles away in a place her body had to be ‘rappelled’ to up the canyon???????????? I’m a student at CU and that’s not possible,” one user questioned, casting doubt on the official narrative. Another thread posited that the slow pace of the investigation is deliberate, with a commenter noting, “If this was a Lockheed princess, this would have been solved within days.” The shift hasn’t gone unnoticed. Local residents and observers have expressed concern over the subreddit’s tone, with some suggesting it’s doing more harm than good for Trussell’s memory and her grieving family. “It’s honestly a little maddening,” a user wrote in response to a conspiracy-laden post, while another lamented, “She doesn’t deserve to be simply the next true crime case.”
Yet the community shows no signs of slowing down, with daily posts dissecting every update—or lack thereof—from authorities. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has remained tight-lipped, reiterating in their latest statement on March 11 that the investigation is ongoing and that additional testing is still needed to determine Trussell’s cause of death. This measured approach, however, has only poured fuel on the fire for r/MeganTrussell’s members, who see the silence as confirmation of their suspicions. As the subreddit veers further into anti-police rhetoric and unverified theories, it stands as a stark example of how online communities can spiral when faced with uncertainty. For now, Megan Trussell’s story remains unresolved, but the conversation around it has taken on a life of its own—one that’s increasingly dark, divisive, and detached from its original intent. Whether this shift will pressure authorities to release more information or simply deepen the divide between the public and law enforcement remains to be seen.
Toxicology Report could tell what happened to Megan Trussell
Mar 15th
As of March 15, 2025, the Boulder County Coroner’s Office has not publicly released a toxicology report or any specific findings related to Megan Trussell’s death. Since the coroner’s official cause and manner of death remain undetermined, I can explore the role of toxicology reports in such investigations and their potential relevance to this case based on general knowledge and standard forensic practices.
What Are Toxicology Reports?
Toxicology reports are forensic analyses conducted during an autopsy to detect the presence of drugs, alcohol, poisons, or other substances in a deceased person’s system. These tests typically examine samples of blood, urine, vitreous humor (eye fluid), or tissue to determine whether substances contributed to or caused the death. Results can take several weeks to months due to the complexity of testing, laboratory backlogs, and the need for confirmation through multiple methods (e.g., gas chromatography-mass spectrometry).
In cases like Megan Trussell’s—where the cause of death is not immediately apparent—toxicology is a standard part of the coroner’s process. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office noted on February 18, 2025, that “additional testing” would be conducted following the autopsy, which often includes toxicology. However, no updates have specified whether toxicology results are complete or what they might reveal.
Relevance to Megan Trussell’s Case
Megan Trussell was found deceased on February 15, 2025, in a remote area of Boulder Canyon, with her purse later recovered on March 5 near U.S. 36, her phone and one shoe still missing, and no clear evidence of foul play according to the sheriff’s office (March 12 update). The condition of her belongings—particularly the torn purse—has raised questions from her family about a possible struggle, but authorities have not confirmed this. Without visible trauma or an obvious external cause reported, toxicology could play a key role in determining whether substances (e.g., alcohol, prescription drugs, illicit drugs, or environmental toxins) were factors in her death.
Possible scenarios where toxicology might be relevant include:
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Accidental Overdose: If Trussell consumed a substance that impaired her judgment or physical ability, it could explain how she ended up in a hard-to-reach area not typical for casual hiking.
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Environmental Exposure: Given the remote location and February weather conditions, hypothermia or poisoning (e.g., carbon monoxide from an unknown source) might be considered, though these are less directly tied to toxicology.
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Intentional Ingestion: If self-harm is under investigation (a possibility her family has reportedly downplayed), toxicology could identify substances linked to such an act.
Current Status and Delays
The coroner conducted an autopsy on February 18, 2025, but as of the sheriff’s March 12 statement, the cause and manner of death remain pending. Toxicology results typically take 4–12 weeks in Colorado, depending on lab capacity and case complexity. Assuming standard timelines, results might be expected between mid-March and late April 2025—meaning they could be available now or still forthcoming. The lack of an update suggests either the tests are incomplete or the findings are not yet public, possibly due to the ongoing investigation or family notification protocols.
Challenges and Limitations
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Decomposition: Trussell’s body was found six days after she was last seen (February 9). Depending on environmental conditions (cold temperatures in Boulder Canyon might slow decomposition), sample quality could affect results.
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Missing Context: Without her phone or complete scene evidence, toxicology alone might not explain how she reached the location or why her belongings were scattered.
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Non-Conclusive Findings: Negative results (no substances detected) wouldn’t rule out other causes like a fall, medical event, or hypothermia.
What’s Next?
Until the Boulder County Coroner’s Office releases its report, the role of toxicology in Trussell’s death remains speculative. The sheriff’s office has maintained there’s no threat to the community and, as of March 12, stated foul play is not suspected—possibly hinting that preliminary findings (including toxicology) lean toward a non-criminal explanation. However, without official confirmation, this is an educated guess.
For definitive answers, the coroner’s final report—expected to include toxicology if relevant—will be critical. Given the current date, it’s possible results are in hand but not yet disclosed. The family’s public concerns and the unusual circumstances (torn purse, missing items) suggest pressure for transparency may grow if delays persist. For now, the absence of released toxicology data keeps this aspect of the investigation an open question.
