While welfare reform in Colorado has been generally successful and innovative, government and community programs and partnerships have moved many families to self sufficiency, State leaders recognized that supporting the long-term success of all of Colorado’s families will require continued innovation and strong programmatic partnerships. Conference planners envisioned a meeting where “”policymakers from different communitysectors statewide”” could come together “”to examine the socioeconomic factors affecting Colorado families and to identify strategies for addressing these questions.”” Approximately 350 people attended the 2-day meeting. The agenda (Appendix A), was developed by a steering committee of more than 30 agencies and organizations.