Agencias y organizaciones de recursos
Contact: 303-691-9339
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Matching parents one on one with each other for support. They connect families of children and adults with special needs by either phone, computer or in person.
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Child Find / Early Intervention Colorado
Contact: 888-777-4041
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Colorado has a Child Find system for appropriately identifying infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, and timelines for making referrals to local early intervention programs at no cost to parents.
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Community-Centered Boards (CCBs)
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Colorado has 20 CCB organizations serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. They determine eligibility for community-based services and provide case management services. CCB’s also assist individuals with gaining access to Medicaid Waivers. Waiver programs provide additional Medicaid benefits to individuals with special needs.
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Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP)
Contact: 303-573-5669
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The Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) works to promote justice, economic security, access to health care, and sound fiscal policies for the people or Colorado through advocacy, litigation, education, and research.
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Colorado Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF):
Contact: 303-866-2993
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Provides access to cost-effective, quality health care services. The Department administers the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus programs as well as a variety of other programs for Colorado’s low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
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Colorado Home and Community Based Service Waivers (Medicaid):
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Medicaid is a health care program for low income Coloradans. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria for one of the Medicaid Program categories in order to qualify for benefits. Major program categories include Aid to Families with Dependent Children/Medicaid Only, Colorado Works/TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), Baby Care/Kids Care, Aid to the Needy Disabled, Aid to the Blind, and Old Age Pension.
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For more information on Medicaid Waivers:
Choosing an HCBS Waiver for Children
Choosing an HCBS Waiver for Adults
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Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs (HCP):
Contact: 303-692-2370
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HCP offers support for families with children with special needs and focuses on care coordination and providing specialty clinics throughout the state of Colorado. HCP services are available to children with special needs, regardless of insurance status or family income.
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Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing:
Contact: 303-866-2267
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Healthy Communities combines aspects of the Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) outreach and administrative case management program and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) outreach into one model that better meets the needs of clients. This outreach and case management model takes into account that many families have one child enrolled in Medicaid while another is enrolled in CHP+. The distinction between Medicaid and CHP+ benefits and services isn’t always clear. Family Health Coordinators are available statewide to help Colorado Medicaid and CHP+ families through the Healthy Communities program.
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CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
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Contact: 800-333-7690
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The Arc builds better lives for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by improving connections to schools, work and the community. Can provide an advocate to assist families through the IEP process.
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PEAK Parent Center: Colorado’s Parent Training & Info Center (PTI):
Contact: 800-284-0251
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Provides information about all types of disabilities, training on a variety of topics and technical assistance on your child’s IEP.
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Contact: 303-632-6840
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The THRIVE Center empowers low-income, culturally diverse families to be advocates for their children with disabilities to achieve success in their schools and communities.
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Contact: 303-742-5266
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JFK promotes the independence, inclusion, contribution, health and well-being of people with special needs, through consumer, community, and university partnerships.
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Contact: 303-233-1666
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Easter Seals is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their families as they live, learn, work and play in their communities.
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Contact: 303-335-9875
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Provides information, referrals, and support for Spanish speaking parents.
Ombudsman (Medicaid): 877-435-7123 email: help123@maximus.com
Ombudsman help solve problems with your health care issues (both physical and mental health) for Medicaid Managed Care patients. They also help with health care rights and with grievances and appeals.
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Contact: 303-722-0300
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Specialize in civil rights and discrimination issues. They protect the human and legal rights of people with mental and physical disabilities throughout Colorado.
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Assistive Technology Partners:
Contact: 303-315-1284
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ATP assists persons with cognitive, sensory, and/or physical disabilities reach their highest potential at home, school, work and play through the addition of appropriate assistive technologies to their lives.
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Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC):
Contact: 303-619-1437
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CRC is community partners who explore, connect, and support community organizations and individuals interested in creating a variety of respite programs.
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Single Entry Point (SEP) Agencies provide case management, care planning, and make referrals to other resources for clients with the following qualifying needs: elderly, blind and disabled, mental health, persons living with AIDS, brain injury, spinal cord injury, children with a life-limiting illness, children with a physical disability.
What we can do for you:
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We are a resource
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We can provide testimony on the State Level and the Federal Level
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We can organize studies and research, related to CYSHCN. Our policy focus is ages 0-26
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If we cannot help you, we will aim you the right direction to get a resource and/or an organization that can provide help
Our Vision:
The voices of families and individuals with disabilities are heard, valued, and respected.
Our Values:
Family-led
Authentic Partnership
Shared Knowledge
The Family Coalition strives to be the “go to” for families with Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and disabilities, throughout the state of Colorado.
Who We Are:
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El Grupo Vida empowers Spanish speaking families, including immigrants with disabilities and their families, with information, training, and direct advocacy to help become more self-sufficient and give that community a voice, raising awareness about their rights.
*Resource Center and Training
*Community Navigation
*Support Groups and Conferences
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Family Voice CO works to improve health care access and equity for children and youth with
special health care needs.
*1:1 Systems Navigation for Families and Professionals
*Education and Training on Healthcare and Disability Systems
*Policy Work to Improve the Systems that Serve CYSHCN
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Parent to Parent of Colorado works to connect families of individuals with disabilities to peer support.
*One-to-one Trained Support Parent Matching
*Private Online Discussion Group for Caregivers
*Virtual Support groups & Books Clubs
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As a result of PEAK’s services to families and professionals, children and adults with disabilities will live rich, active lives participating as full members of their schools and communities.
*Parent Training & Information Center/Parent Advising & Support
*Personal Networks for Transition
*Through Education Building Inclusive Schools & Communities for Families
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Show and Tell informs and empowers ALL families particularly BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) families to speak on behalf of their children who have disabilities so they can become contributing members of their community.
*One-to-One Parent Advising
*Workshops and Trainings
*Informative Bi-weekly Newsletter
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