Colorado Head Start and Early 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.
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When Bianca was pregnant, she knew she did not want to continue at her old high school, so her midwife provided some recommendations, with New Legacy as the top recommendation. With Bianca’s hard work, leadership, and desire to improve her and her son’s life, New Legacy is lucky she chose to join our family!
As a new teen dad, Angel knew he needed to find a school that would help him get his education while also taking care of his daughter, Unique. When he found New Legacy at the beginning of this year, he knew it was a fit.
There are many types of home visiting programs available, each working to address specific ages, developmental needs, and parent skills and concerns. Parents Thrive Colorado has worked with parents and community members to develop a list of blogs, resources, and stories to highlight the successes of home visiting programs and help connect parents like you […]
Nurse-Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit young, first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, and continuing through the child’s second birthday.
Kindergarten is one of the most exciting events of a young child’s life. It’s a time when you might think your little kid just became a big kid. It’s a time to celebrate – and maybe it’s a time when parents are a little bit sad. But getting ready for kindergarten starts way before your […]
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.
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.
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.
The Connections Program provides family-centered behavioral health services to infants born with medical complications and their families from conception through kindergarten
211 Colorado’s resources for pregnant and new parents helps you find the right resources at the right time. Call 211 in Colorado or browse their website to get connected.
MotherWise’s program includes 6 weeks of workshops plus one-on-one coaching for mothers on knowing themselves, what healthy relationships are to them, communication and relationship skills for all kinds of relationships, and connecting with a newborn baby.
Circle of Parents® provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers, where parents are the experts.
Helping families find home visiting options across Colorado.
A support group for parents of medically complex babies where they can connect, learn, and find support.
Connecting families and individuals with child care and education resources.
CO-4-Kids takes into account the unique challenges and needs of foster and adoptive parents through their unique support and training for parents like you.
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.
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.
This resource has been designed by Maternal Mental Health NOW to help you feel prepared to adjust to the emotional demands, joys, and stressors of trying to conceive, pregnancy and parenting.
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.
Helping families before, during, and after a NICU stay and infant loss by providing powerful resources for the whole family.
Providing resources for Colorado babies and families impacted by prematurity.
The Honoring Fatherhood Program equips fathers to live with integrity and purpose and to strengthen the families, homes, and communities they are a part of. Participants receive education on topics like: parenting from the Native perspective, relationship guidance, and money management.
Rainbow Families supports, educates, and connects lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) families, parents, and prospective parents by providing educational programs, advocacy, social events, and discussion forums.
Catholic Charities Early Childhood Education Programs offers pregnancy through age five options in the City and County of Denver for families including Head Start, Early Head Start, and private pay. Head Start and Early Head Start provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family engagement services to children and their families.
Parent Possible promotes and supports evidence-based, high-quality programs to engage with parents where they are – inspiring parent involvement, facilitating school readiness, and strengthening opportunities for children to achieve their full potential.
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.
SafeCare® Colorado is a free, voluntary support program for parents and caregivers with children ages five and under who need extra support to keep their families safe and healthy.
A unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men of different economic levels, ages and cultures to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and personally navigate their transformation into dads.
Colorado Parent helps moms and dads navigate the journey of parenthood.
Find and research quality child care programs through Colorado Shines’ quality rating, licensing history and monitoring reports.
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.
Real parents share real stories on their experiences with mental health struggles, pregnancy loss, transitioning into parenthood, substance use, and everything in between.
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.
Providing pregnant and new parents with supportive programs, services, and information.
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.
Alma is a home visitation program for pregnant parents or caregivers that take care of little ones up to the age of three and live in SW Denver/East Jeffco neighborhoods. Through home visits, Alma community companions work alongside families to practice skills that support family wellbeing, build-up their strengths, and make connections in the community.
Colorado Pregnancy and Newborn Loss will connect you or a loved one with supportive counselors, peers, and classes after the loss of a child.
Lifestyle and parenting articles written by and for Latinx parents.
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.
“I tried to tell my mom, ‘I’m going to see a therapist’ and she laughed at me like, ‘What’s wrong with you?’ And then she told the whole family that I was going to see a therapist and everyone was like, ‘What’s wrong with you?'”