LINC is designed to support timely and cost-efficient research, evaluation, and analytics using integrated data from state agency, local government, and non-profit data partners. LINC is a federated model where the data providers retain control over their data, and data are only transferred to the linking hub for approved projects. The data integration and anonymization work is accomplished in OIT while the business interface with LINC data partners and requesters is supported by the Colorado Lab.
AISP Network: Linked Information Network of Colorado (LINC)
About the Work
Linked Information Network of Colorado (LINC) is hosted by Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab (Colorado Lab).
Integrating data since: 2017
Jurisdiction: Colorado
Scale: state
Contact: Whitney LeBoeuf, Acting LINC Director
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About the Data
Data Included
Vital Records
Health
Child Welfare
Early Childhood
Education
Justice
Homelessness/Housing
Nonprofit
Current Data Uses
Research
To inform policy
Program evaluation
Inform funding allocation/budget decisions
Community needs assessment
Grant reporting, planning, and development
Predictive analytics/forecasting
Relevant Policy Priorities
Child welfare
Early childhood education
Economic mobility/employment
Healthcare service use
Homelessness
Juvenile justice
K-12 Education
Mental health
Racial Equity
Substance use/opioid use
Workforce Training