Understanding Children's Mental Health Across Developmental Stages

Understanding children's mental health is essential as it establishes a critical foundation for their emotional, social, and cognitive development, influencing their ability to navigate relationships and challenges throughout life.

Free Training

DATE: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

TME: 6:00pm-7:30pm

PRESENTER: Heather Haubenschild, CCLS, IWBMC-CP

Participate in a Focus Group: Help CDE Prepare Families for IEP Meetings

In response to recent legislation (SB 24-069), the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Office of Special Education will begin development of a training program for parents of students with disabilities that includes easy to understand explanations of federal and state laws and procedures related to individualized education programs. The goal of this training is to clarify information about the IEP process through a publicly available training program.

Creating Financial Security for a Loved One with Special Needs

Planning for a child who may become a long-term dependent for your family goes beyond traditional financial planning. This brief, online workshop helps parents, guardians, and family members to better understand the planning our children may need during all stages of life.

February 6th, from 12- 1pm

FREE Self Care Health Fair

Join us at the FREE Self-Care & Resource Fair, where we focus on supporting individuals with disabilities, Medicaid recipients, and uninsured communities. This event is dedicated to the Spanish-speaking population, providing access to essential resources, support services, and information tailored to meet their unique needs. We invite you to take part in this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with valuable community resources.

February 22nd from 10am-2pm

Abby Care

Abby Care supports family caregivers. Abby Care helps you get paid for the work you’re already doing so you can focus on what matters: your little one.

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”!

Ascend Behavior Partners

We partner with families living with autism to build a strong foundation for their children in early childhood and beyond.

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.

Free CNA Tuition for Parent CNAs through Colorado Family Caregivers

Colorado Family Caregivers has received a grant to cover the tuition cost of parents who would like to become a CNA for their child/adult! Most individuals on a CES and SLS waiver will qualify to receive this additional support and allow parents to receive additional income.

Complex Medical Consulting

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

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.

Kyo ABA Services

Kyo invite clients to sign up for any of Kyo's free ABA webinars for caregivers! Keep an eye on our events page to sign up for the latest webinars and in-person events.

Heart of Gold Home Care LLC

Learn more about this Program Approved Service Agency.

Home Modification Benefit

Some Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) programs under Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) have a Home Modification benefit that allows for specific modifications.

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.