COLORADO RESOURCES
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Adoption
Crisis Support Services
928 12th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
Walk-In Center open 24/7 (Map it)
(970)347-2120
Child Adoption Laws Adoption laws for state of Colorado.
Colorado Heart Gallery Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Colorado.
Colorado ICPC DHS provides general information on ICPC process
ICPC Information Provides general information about ICPC process in Colorado, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Adoption Assistance Select Colorado to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Colorado, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
Adoption Assistance Policies Adoption assistance policies for each county in Colorado.
Colorado Coalition of Adoptive Families COCAF provides all families in the pre- and post-adoption phases with support, education and resources.
Colorado Post-Adoption Resource Center COPARC provides adoptive families with post-placement resources including a list of mental health professionals, FAQs, support groups, respite care, and more.
Post-Adoption Guide Topics include adoption assistance, federal and state subsidies, educational supports, developmental disabilities services, mental health supports, search and reunion services, and more.
State Subsidy Information NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Colorado.
Support Groups A list of different support groups in Colorado, courtesy of the Adoption Exchange.
Colorado Coalition for Adoptive Families
Colorado Post-Adoption Resource Center
Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families
International Adoption Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Colorado
Mental Health
Mental Health Professionals Search Contact Information, counseling specialty, and fee information for licensed mental health professionals in Colorado.
Attachment and Trauma Specialists A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
Behavioral care treatment centers A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
Kid Counseling A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
Trauma Counseling A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
Publications
Bullying
Bullying Recovery Resource Center All Colorado families experiencing bullying are empowered through education and advocacy to defend their children where the bullying occurs. They are committed to building a community of support to help families rebuild and recover together.
Colorado School Safety Resource Center and Intervention Materials Colorado’s School Guide that includes resources that may help you to address bullying and harassment in schools.
Friends Colorado Friends Colorado is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the prevention of bullying. They work to educate and support youth sports clubs, schools, and other organizations, with the vision to see all children grow up in a safe, kind, and inclusive environment.
Safe 2 Tell Colorado provides an anonymous way for students, parents, school staff and community members to report concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others, as well as resources and materials.
Crisis Support
Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
Disability Advocacy
Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play. (800)221-6827
Peak Parent
917 East Moreno Avenue, Suite 140, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Map it)
(719)531-9400
The Arc Colorado promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Recreational
Special Olympics Colorado
12450 E. Arapahoe Rd Suite C, Centennial, CO 80112 (Map it)
(720)359-3100
Cultural Events Colorado Events Calendar
1104 National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD)
The NSCD is recognized around the world as a premier therapeutic recreation organization, providing leadership and expertise in adaptive sports. (970)726-1518
Equipment
Two Angels Foundation Having a child with special needs can be challenging and it is the goal of the Two Angels Foundation to help with some of the struggles and make a difference in the lives of these children by helping families purchase adaptive bikes for children living in Colorado.
Centers for Independence
Colorado Statewide Independent Living Councils champions the full inclusion of people with disabilities in community life.
1035 Laradon
Laradon provides state-of-the-art programs and services to meet the changing and diverse needs of individuals with special needs so that they can lead independent lives. (303)296-2400
Food/Clothing
Partnership for Colorado Through participating in Giving at Work campaigns, Caring Connection raises money for essential human services designed to defend and serve vulnerable populations; while proving opportunities for donors to connect to the causes they care about.
1025 Developmental Disabilities Resource Center DDRC provides services for 3691 people with developmental disabilities, birth to elderly, and their families. 100% of your donation addresses emergency needs. (303)233-3363
1010 Integrated Family Community Services IFCS provides basic services, such as food, clothing, financial assistance, and transitional housing to low-income individuals, families, and children. (303)789-0501
1049 Metro Caring Metro Caring’s programming meets people's immediate need for food while providing tools and education to improve health, achieve self-sufficiency, and avoid future hunger. (303)860-7200
Financial Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance Programs that pay or provide vouchers for hospital bills, doctor bills, laboratory expenses or other health care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary health care without assistance.
Medical Equipment Expense Assistance Programs that provide financial assistance that helps patients whose care is being managed in the home (or other private facility managed by a nonprofessional caregiver or family member) obtain required medical equipment and supplies.
Prescription Expense Assistance Programs that provide financial assistance or reimbursement for necessary prescription drugs to people with a variety of medical conditions or disabilities.
Incidental Medical Expense Assistance Programs that provide financial assistance to individuals having a designated health condition/disability or requiring a transplant to pay for related non-medical expenses.
Disability Savings Accounts Programs that provide opportunities for people with disabilities to establish special accounts where they can save money to pay for education, health care, transportation, housing and other expenses.
Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs Pharmaceutical companies or pharmacies that make prescription drugs available to patients who cannot afford to pay market price and those organizations that help qualifying patients access these programs.
Social Security Disability Insurance A federal program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly cash benefits for disabled workers who are fully insured under the program and are not capable of substantial gainful work.
Child Care/Respite
Respite Care Providers List of licensed respite care providers in Colorado.
Child Care Resources A compiled list of child-care resources
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program provides child care assistance to families who are working, searching for employment, or are in training, and families who are enrolled in the Colorado Works program and need child care services to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency.
Easterseals Colorado Children and adults with disabilities and special needs find exceptional services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to Easterseals Colorado. Teams of therapists, teachers and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or her own personal goals.
Night Lights is a respite care organization for families with children with special needs and their siblings, ages 1 month to 12 years.
Evaluations
Audiology Speech Learning Center
Colorado 211 Developmental Assessment Search Programs Programs that provide a comprehensive assessment of a children’s (or sometimes an adult’s) performance in the areas of intellect, language and communication, living skills, social and emotional development and motor functioning, in order to compare results with typical children of similar age.
Colorado 211 Developmental Screening Programs designed to detect the possibility of a developmental delay in a child’s performance in any or all of these areas: intellect, language and communication, living skills, social and emotional development, or motor functioning; and to refer child for further assessment if any area of concern arises.
Health
Medical Resources Health and medical resources
1073 Inner City Health Center
Inner City Health Center exists to provide quality, affordable health care to the uninsured and underserved in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. (720)296-1767
Parenting Support
Support Groups A list of different support groups in Colorado, courtesy of the Adoption Exchange.
NPEN National Parenting Education Network A list of programs by state
NOFAS FASD Support State resources and support group information
Early Intervention
Early Intervention Colorado
1575 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80203 (Map it) (303)866-5700