Family Coalition
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
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
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
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
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