Douglas County is Looking for Parent/Caregiver Feedback

Does your child have a unique medical or behavioral health need? The Douglas County Health Department is looking to connect with parents who have lived experiences in raising a child or children with a developmental delay or special healthcare need to better help address the needs of families within the community. If you are interested in providing feedback and/or suggestions regarding available resources we would love to connect with you!

All-Stars Club Free Respite for Caregivers

All-Stars Club provides free respite events that celebrate those with special needs. 1:1 support provided.

Wings for Autism/Wings for All

Making the Skies Friendlier for Everyone.

The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas & Elbert Counties

The Arc offers free advocacy services to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Educational Advocates are available for those trying to navigate the educational system.

The Arc Aurora

The Arc offers free advocacy services to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Educational Advocates are available for those trying to navigate the educational system.

Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council has new Childcare find: "Child Care Connect"

Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council has a new childcare finding resource called “Child Care Connect”!

Autism Community Store

Autism Community Store provides many different activities and programs throughout the month. Check out their programs, groups, and activities.

List of Providers Offering Autism Diagnosis

Check out this list of ASD diagnosing providers with assessment wait times for your reference. These lists feature accepted insurance, ages served, telehealth and bilingual assessment providers.

Bright Futures Advocacy Educational Workshops: Supported Decision Making and Guardianship Series

As individuals with disabilities near the age of majority, 18, parent and guardians must make a decision about the type of decision-making options they should choose for their loved one.

BX Builders App

BX Builders app is designed for parents to help all ages and stages of neurodivergent learners.

Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)

Now accepting patients in Castle Rock, CO.

Complex Medical Consulting

Partner with an experienced pediatrician and special needs mom to ensure your child has access to the best career

Transition into Adult Services

Recorded link of Developmental Pathways' Transition Workshop. A Workshop that is intended to prepare and inform individuals, educators, families, and caregivers to help move an individual into adult services.

Elbert and Lincoln County Circle of Parents Group

Circle of Parents groups are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, either in person or virtually. Join other parents and caregivers in our community to share support, tips and advice or just talk. This is a safe space to vent, cry, laugh, joke and find out how other parents are navigating this new world. Drop-ins are welcome, and snacks are provided.

Early Milestones Colorado Behavioral Consultations

Early Milestones Colorado is partnering with Developmental FX (DFX) to offer the support you need to give the very best to kids in your care.

El Grupo Vida

El Grupo VIDA is a network of Hispanic/Latino parents formed to provide mutual support for people with disabilities or special needs, their parents, family, and guardians.

Eunie's Buddies

Eunie's Buddies pairs experienced parents of a child with an IDD with new parents who are expecting, have just welcomed a baby, or are raising a child up to the age of five years old who has been recently diagnosed with an IDD. This pairing creates a mentor–mentee connection and friendship.

Exceptional Advocacy Colorado

Are you currently seeking an IEP or 504 for your child? Do you need support in navigating the system or advocating for your learners' needs?

Family Center of Douglas County

Family Center Coacher provide: Holistic consultation, access to resources, ongoing coaching, mental health support, and enrollment in human service benefits.

Free Parent Café at Manna Resouces Center

Manna in Douglas County/Family Resource Center is hosting Parent Cafes the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education

. IN! offers higher education options for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Colorado. Check out these resources regarding college pathways.

Unstuck At Home: Support for Spanish Speaking Families In Partnership with JFK Partners

Who can be part of this project?

Spanish-speaking parents of children in 3rd-5th grade who could receive school support services, have signs of autism (ASD) or ADHD, and are on grade level in school, may be able to participate.

Learning Differences

Roxanne is the President and Founder of Learning Differences World. Her passion is supporting families as you work together to ensure that the school is meeting the needs of your child.

The Living Spectrum

The Living Spectrum provides support services in Colorado to families of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Mind Solutions

Mind Solutions is a bilingual and bicultural mental health service helping families with languages barriers connect with community services, closed the cultural gap between family members, teach parenting skills to parents.

Mountain Summit Coaching

Mountain Summit Consulting works with families to understand their needs and match them up with the best providers.

N-Transformation Wellness and Support LLC

Be Whole, Be You Presented by N-Transformation Wellness and Support What To Expect: Connection with others Time to reflect on what is happening around you opportunity to learn more about yourself.

Nurse-Family Partnership

Pregnant for the first time. Nurse-Family Partnership provides qualifying people with a free personal nurse when they are pregnant with their first child.