Families First provides a unique combination of prevention and intervention services, each designed to help parents put their children's needs first. We respond to the needs of families with an approach that is welcoming and collaborative, that builds on existing strengths in parents and their children, and that acknowledges and respects cultural and individual differences.
Focus Points offers educational programs for adults, children and families, as well as services to help families access health care and other necessities. The goal of all of Focus Points programs is to help families be successful and happy
An extensive collection of research on issues facing young children and families, including topics like developmental disabilities, diversity, early care and education, physical and social health, professional development, and public policy and evaluation.
WellPower (formerly Mental Health Center of Denver)
WellPower's Child & Family Services is the leading area resource for comprehensive treatment children ages 0-18 years old, including those with serious emotional disturbances (SED). WellPower offers a full range of community-based mental health services and provides effective, flexible and individualized treatment solutions that support the needs of growing children and their families.
Child Trends is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research center that provides valuable information and insights on the well-being of children and youth. (more…)
Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines
The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines provide practical tips and points of reference that anyone can use to help kids grow. Whether we are experts, early childhood teachers, first-time parents, or involved friends and neighbors, we all play a role in giving kids a strong, healthy start.[:es]The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines provide practical tips and points of reference that anyone can use to help kids grow. Whether we̍re experts, early childhood teachers, first-time parents, or involved friends and neighbors, we all play a role in giving kids a strong, healthy start.
Denver Human Services provides both assistance services and protection and prevention services to Denver's most vulnerable residents. Assistance programs are provided to eligible Denver residents in financial need and include federal food, cash and medical benefits, as well as child care, child support, energy, rental and burial assistance, all designed to help families and individuals toward financial self-sufficiency.
Denver Indian Family Resource Center was created to assist American Indian children and families in the metropolitan Denver area with child welfare issues. Our goal is to assist families to avoid involvement with the child welfare system. Where families have already encountered child abuse or neglect charges, we advocate for active efforts toward family reunification following the standards of the Indian Child Welfare Act. We provide culturally appropriate services and intensive case management using a strengths-based and empowerment-oriented approach.
Located in Denver, Colorado, offers occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and counseling for infants and children through adolescents, as well as classes for babies, children, parents, and the professionals that work with them. In addition, we offer a variety of integrative bodywork techniques including craniosacral therapy, neurovascular therapy, and the Feldenkrais Method for infants, children, and adults of all ages.