Resources
Adams County Schools
http://www.acsd14.k12.co.us
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Adaptive Sports
Dedicated to action sports atheletes, artists and musicians living with permanent physical disabilities.
http://www.adaptiveactionsports.org
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Adoption Colorado
Dedicated to helping waiting children in Colorado find safe, loving, permanent homes and assists adoptive families by providing resource information and referrals, support, advocacy and education.
http://www.adoptex.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ColoradoAdoptionExchange
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Adoptive Families
Provides advocacy, services, and support for adoptive families in Denver.
http://adoptivefamiliesdenver.org
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Adult Protection
Provides services to adults age 18 and older who are susceptible to mistreatment such as abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect to residents of the City and County of Denver without regard to income.
http://www.denvergov.org/Family_and_Adult/AdultServicesPrograms/AdultServicesPrograms2/tabid/387024/Default.aspx
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After School Alliance
Working to ensure that all children have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs.
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org
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America’s Promise
A cross-sector partnership of more than 300 corporations, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and advocacy groups that are passionate about improving lives and changing outcomes for children.
http://www.americaspromise.org
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Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health
Provides professional, culturally inclusive mental health and substance abuse services in Arapahoe and Douglas counties.
http://www.admhn.org
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Aurora Mental Health
A private, nonprofit community mental health organization serving people with a wide range of mental health needs in Aurora, Colorado.
http://www.aumhc.org
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Aurora Public Schools
http://www.aps.k12.co.us
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Born Learning
A public engagement campaign that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.
http://www.bornlearning.org
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Bridge Project
Strives to help children and youth living in Denver's public housing neighborhoods to achieve their academic potential and graduate from high school with the resources necessary to succeed as adults.
http://www.du.edu/bridgeproject
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Catholic Charities
Works with individuals, families and communities to meet needs, eliminate oppression, and build a just and compassionate society.
http://www.catholiccharitiesdenver.org
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Cerebral Palsy Association – Colorado Springs
Assists indivuals who have Cerebral Palsy and related Neuro-muscular disabilties.
http://www.cpappr.org
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Cherry Creek Public Schools
http://www.ccsd.k12.co.us
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Children’s Hospital Foundation
Dedicated to advancing the mission of The Children’s Hospital by educating and engaging the community on the hospital’s behalf, fundraising for the hospital and investing funds raised on behalf of the hospital.
http://www.imaginethemiracles.org
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Children’s Museum
A community where children, newborn through 8, and their grownups learn through play!
http://www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Citizen’s Advocate
Established to help the citizens of Colorado obtain information and solve specific problems.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ic/CitizensAdvocate.html
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Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council
Advocates in collaboration with and on behalf of people with developmental disabilities for the establishment and implementation of public policy which will further their independence, productivity and integration.
http://www.coddc.org
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Colorado Autism Society
Advocating in collaboration with and on behalf of people with developmental disabilities for the establishment and implementation of public policy which will further their independence, productivity and integration.
http://www.autismcolorado.org
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Colorado Literacy
Providing adult basic education, GED and College Preparation classes in high need communities throughout metro Denver since 1964.
http://www.coloradoliteracy.org
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Colorado Lion’s Camp – Colorado Springs
Provides summer programs for special populations (ages 8 and above) and winter programs for large and small groups.
http://www.coloradolionscamp.org
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Colorado Parents and Resource Center (Clayton College)
Provides support for school and family partnerships in Colorado that lead to increased student achievement.
http://www.cpirc.org
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Community Ministry
Meeting the basic needs of qualified people in Southwest Denver who are experiencing economic hardships and related problems.
http://www.comministry-denver.org
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Community Resources
Enhances learning and academic success by providing activities and programs for students and their families using volunteers from the community to share their skills, knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm.
http://www.communityresourcesinc.org
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Cross Disabilities Coalition
Promotes social justice and creates systems change for people with all types of disabilities.
http://www.ccdconline.org
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Curtis Park Community Center
Focuses its programs on the poor and the working poor to lessen employment barriers, promote family activities and communication, and to provide emergency services, all of which help to build an empowered community.
http://curtisparkcommunitycenter.services.officelive.com
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De La Raza
Provides and advocates comprehensive, culturally relevant human services primarily but not limited to, the Spanish speaking population.
http://www.serviciosdelaraza.org
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Denver Kids
Helps students, grades K-12, who face the personal challenges of higher risk environments, successfully complete high school, explore post-secondary options and become productive members of the community.
http://www.denverkidsinc.org
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Denver Youth
Promotes and provides a continuum of human services for all children, youth and families.
http://www.denveryouth.org
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Disability Services of Colorado
Provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
http://www.disabilityservicesofcolorado.org
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Douglas County Schools
http://www.dcsdk12.org
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Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association (CSDSA)
CSDSA is a volunteer group of families with children who have Down syndrome, as well as people interested in helping us in our endeavor to inform and remain updated on Down syndrome.
http://www.csdsa.org
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Denver Public Library - Resources
http://denverlibrary.org
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Denver Public Schools
http://www.dpsk12.org
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Denver Public Schools Foundation
Raises and manages funds to support the district's relentless pursuit of student achievement.
http://www.dpsfoundation.org
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Easter Seals
Helping children and adults with disabilities gain greater independence.
http://co.easterseals.com
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El Paso County
http://www.elpasoco.com
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El Paso County Department of Health
Promoting and protecting public health and environmental quality in the community through people, prevention and partnerships.
http://www.elpasocountyhealth.org
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Energy Assistance
LEAP in Denver is designed to pay a portion of your heat bill, one-time during the winter season. LEAP, also known as LiEAP, also provides emergency assistance when a family receives a shut-off notice or when heat has already been shut-off.
http://www.denvergov.org/Family_and_Adult/LEAPEnergyAssistance/tabid/387023/Default.aspx
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Englewood Public Schools
http://www.englewoodschools.org
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Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado
Improving the quality of life for people with epilepsy, eliminating the stigma associated with the disorder through awareness and education and preventing the onset of epilepsy.
http://www.epilepsycolorado.org
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Fast Focusing Center
Fast Focusing Center is an innovative facility that uses emerging technologies and groundbreaking techniques to improve focus and concentration without the use of medication.
http://www.fastfocusingcenter.com
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Food Banks
Efficiently procures and distributes food and essentials to people in need through our partner agencies in Northern Colorado and Wyoming.
http://www.foodbankrockies.org
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Girl Scouts
Building girls of courage, confidence and character.
http://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org
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Interfaith Community Services
Helping individuals, families and seniors who are struggling in the South Metro Denver area.
http://www.ifcs.org/service.htm
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Jefferson County Public Schools
http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org
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Jeffco Action Center
Provides an immediate response to basic human needs and to promote pathways to self-sufficiency.
http://www.jeffcoac.org
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Jefferson County Mental Health
A not-for- profit community mental health center serving Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties; Mission is to promote mental health and provide quality mental health services for persons with emotional problems and/or serious mental illness.
http://www.jeffersonmentalhealth.org
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Littleton Public Schools
http://www.littletonpublicschools.net
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Mental Health Answers
Helping people with mental health issues be understood and accepted by the community, and have access to needed resources.
http://mentalhealthanswers.org
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Metro Care Ring
A non-profit emergency food pantry providing individuals and families with food, bus tokens, and toiletries and funds for utility assistance, work tools, and identification documentation.
http://www.metrocarering.org
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Mi Casa
Works to advance the economic success of Latino and low-income families.
http://www.micasadenver.org
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Mile High Down Syndrome Association
Assuring inclusion and enhancing independence of people with Down syndrome by providing education, resources and support in partnership with individuals, families, professionals, and the community.
http://www.mhdsa.org
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Peak Parent
Providing training, information and technical assistance to equip families of children birth through twenty-six including all disability conditions with strategies to advocate successfully for their children.
http://www.peakparent.org
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Peak Vista Community Health
A non profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to premier medical, dental and behavioral health services for people of all ages.
http://www.peakvista.net/index.htm
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Pikes Peak Autism
Exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.
http://www.asappr.org
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Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Committed to improve the quality of life in the Pikes Peak region through education and actions.
http://www.ppcf.org/
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Public Education and Business Coalition
A Colorado-based non-profit partnership of business and education leaders committed to strengthening our public schools and improving academic achievement for all students.
http://www.pebc.org
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Rescue Mission - Colorado Springs
Provides free meals, emergency food and clothing, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, education, career advancement, and spiritual training.
http://www.springsrescuemission.org
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Salvation Army - Colorado Springs
Seeks to improve the physical environment and provide for material needs.
http://www.tsacs.org/contact.html
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Salvation Army Intermountain
Seeks to improve the physical environment and provide for material needs.
http://www1.usw.salvationarmy.org
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Set Medical Clinics
Provides basic medical services and holistic health programs to uninsured, underinsured and low income people with out discrimination.
http://www.setofcs.org
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Social Security
Delivers services through a nationwide network of over 1,400 offices that include regional offices, field offices, card centers, teleservice centers, processing centers, hearing offices, the Appeals Council, and our State and territorial partners, the Disability Determination Services.
http://www.ssa.gov
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Special Olympics
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, eight years of age and older, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
http://www.specialolympicsco.org
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Stride
Assists families to become self-sufficient and independent of government programs.
http://www.stride-co.org
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The Resource Exchange
Community Centered Board for El Paso, Park and Teller counties in Colorado; Building independence for people with developmental disabilities.
http://www.tre.org
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Tri Lakes Cares
Improving people's lives by providing emergency assistance, self-sufficiency programs, and other social services.
http://www.tri-lakescares.org
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United Cerebral Palsy of Colorado
Providing opportunities for Coloradoans of all abilities and their families, through early intervention, education, employment, statewide training, information and referral, advocacy, public education services and collaborative strategies with emphasis on diversity, dignity, quality of life and the advancement of human potential.
http://www.cpco.org
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Urban Ministries
Provides the essentials of food, rent/utility assistance, infant items, and legal advice to enable those in crisis to reach a level of stabilization.
http://www.denum.org/programs/OutreachServices.php
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Volunteers of America
Seeks to identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the communities we serve.
http://www.voacolorado.org
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YMCA
Providing programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
http://www.ymca.net
