How FAMLI has helped Colorado workers
Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division would like to hear your personal stories. These stories are from Colorado workers who have lived these experiences. Please share with us how FAMLI leave helped you or your family using our Share your Story form.
Marie in Loveland
Military Family Members (Exigency) Leave
Marie needed FAMLI military (exigency) leave to prepare for her husband's upcoming military deployment. Watch her video to learn more about her story.
Jehan & Justin in Parker
Jehan and Justin were able to spend quality time with their new baby Autumn thanks to FAMLI bonding leave.
Marissa in Denver
Medical Leave to Care for Yourself
Marissa from Denver received FAMLI benefits when she needed to step away from her job and re-learn to walk after a relapse of multiple sclerosis. Watch her video to learn more about her experience.
Kallie in Denver area
My daughter Quinn was diagnosed with Torticollis at 8 weeks old in 2023. After completing my FMLA leave in 2023, it was very difficult to work around a full-time work schedule and continue to provide her the same level of therapy that she needed to overcome her diagnosis. As a full-time working mom, I wanted to be able to attend her weekly therapy appointments and ensure she was receiving all of her daily exercises to help her improve and meet her developmental goals. I was very thankful for the new FAMLI leave program as it allowed me to take time with my infant so I could be present for all of her appointments, and receive the additional bonding time to help her reach her goals as she overcomes some developmental delays. The FAMLI program stipend was critical during this time as it eased the financial burden on our family while I took this critical time to help our daughter.