Resources for Crime Victims
The Colorado Dept. of Public Safety has put together a helpful list of resources for crime victims. These resources include …
human services
Foster Families
“Colorado’s County Departments of Human Services and Social Services are looking for some really special people to be adoptive and …
Child Welfare Investigation
Recently the Denver Post and 9 News commenced a large investigation of the state’s child welfare system (read the Post …
Disabilities and Employment
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Colorado has the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, a division of the Colorado Dept. …
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is set aside as the month to recognize and bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence. The problem is often …
Everyone's Nature
Colorado is a state known for its outdoor activities. But what about those who have disabilities or mobility impairments? The …
More on Kinship Care
After my previous posting on kinship care, I was contacted by the kinship care program coordinator from the Colorado Dept. …
Kinship Care
A new study, according to an article in this weekend’s Denver Post, says that the number of children living with adults other …
Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month. Researchers are still working to discover the causes of autism and why the number of children …
Mentoring
January is National Mentoring Month. Mentoring programs have been found to be very beneficial for troubled and/or underprivileged youth. For …
New Laws Effective January 1
Five laws came into effect on January 1, 2012. Desc riptions of the laws from the Digest of Bills are …
Colorado 2-1-1
Do you have health questions and don’t know where to turn? Do you need information about financial assistance and other …
Homeless and Runaway Youth
November is Colorado Homeless and Runaway Youth awareness month. According to the State Coordinator for the Education of Homeless Children …
Foster Care
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) tells us, “Foster parents are a finite resource. They are part of the …
Mental Health
Mental health is an important consideration in our society today. If you or a family member is struggling with depression, …
6th Annual Denver Adoption Day
Tomorrow, Friday, November 19, is Denver’s 6th annual Adoption Day. Not only does Adoption Day promote helping foster children find …
Conflict Resolution Month
Did you know that October is Conflict Resolution Month? The Colorado General Assembly officially declared the month of October as …
Focus on the Children and School Research Guides
Are you wondering what services are available for homeless youth? Looking for reputable sources on your research topic? Colorado state …
Holiday Stress?
Although they are supposed to be a time of relaxation and togetherness, the holidays often become the opposite – hectic …
Winter Heating Assistance
When faced with a week of below zero temperatures, keeping warm becomes of vital importance. The high cost of heating …