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Connections Program for High-Risk Infants and Families

The Connections Program provides family-centered behavioral health services to infants born with medical complications and their families from conception through kindergarten

CHILD Connections Clinic for Developmental Assessments

This clinic is dedicated to providing high-quality developmental assessment and evidence-based parenting interventions for young children (age 12-42 months) with complex medical histories and/or NICU admissions.

Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line

To connect with an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, fill out the online form or call the ECMH Support Line at (833) ECMH411 Monday through Friday 10:30 am to 5:30 pm to speak directly to a consultant.

Child First

Child First helps struggling families in these Colorado counties build strong, nurturing relationships that heal and protect young children from the devastating impact of trauma and chronic stress. Through a two-generation approach, Child First provides psychotherapy to parents and children together in their homes, and connects them with the services they need to make healthy child development possible.

Denver Indian Family Resource Center – Nurturing Parenting Program

The Nurturing Parenting program is designed to promote healthy physical and emotional development, appropriate roles, and developmental expectations. Classes are offered in 12 week cycles and are currently being held on zoom.

Zero to Three

Through advancing the proven power of nurturing relationships, Zero to Three is transforming the science of early childhood into helpful resources, practical tools and responsive policies.

Head Start and Early Head Start

Head Start programs provide wide-ranging services for low-income children from birth to elementary school at no cost. Programs build relationships with families that support positive parent-child relationships, family well-being, and connections to peers and community.

Colorado Home Visiting Coalition: Home Visiting Map

Helping families find home visiting options across Colorado.

Newborn Hope

Providing resources for Colorado babies and families impacted by prematurity.

Families Forward Resource Center

Believing that personal and public health is a fundamental aspect of family prosperity, Families Forward Resource Center (FFRC) provides community health services for families. Health advocacy services include health coverage, nutrition and cooking classes and developmental screening services.

Center for African American Health Colorado

The Center for African American Health offers African American and Black Metro Denver communities culturally responsive resources that support them in overcoming the root causes of health problems so they can maximize their individual and family health.

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (HCP) Colorado

HCP programs are located within local public health agencies throughout Colorado. Nurse-led teams provide care coordination for children and youth with special health care needs from birth to 21.

Fussy Baby Network Colorado

For parents, caring for a fussy baby can be exhausting and frustrating. There is no quick fix—but there is help. Call Fussy Baby Network® Colorado, a program for parents who have concerns about their baby’s fussiness during the first year of life.

Early Intervention Colorado

Colorado’s Early Intervention program provides supports and services to children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families from birth until the child’s third birthday.

Bright by Text

Bright by Text connects you with trusted information and resources from early childhood experts about pregnancy, child development, and much more. Available in both English and Spanish, messages keep you updated on everything from developmental tips based on your due date to events taking place in your community! Text BRIGHT to 274448 to sign up and visit their site to learn more.

Child Development