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