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Child Support Order – How to Change an Order

Statewide

The Colorado Judicial Branch website explains how to change a child support order. Click on the website link to find forms and information. You'll also see information about Self-Help centers. Every courthouse has a self-help center where you can get help with these forms. You will not get legal advice though.

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Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

Statewide

Colorado Child Care Assistance Program can help pay part of the cost of child care if you qualify. The amount you pay is based on what you earn and varies by county. CCCAP is provided through each county’s DHS Office of Early Childhood Division. You can check with that office in person or apply online using Colorado PEAK. See the Human Services section on remerg.com for information on Department of Human Services offices and how to find your county office.

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Colorado Child Support Services Program

Statewide

The Colorado Child Support Services Program helps to set up child support orders, collect and distribute child support payments, change orders, establish parentage, locate parents, and provide community resources. The program oversees all of Colorado's 64 county child support offices. Their website will help you find your county office (they're usually located in a Department of Humans Services office). Child support orders are established and managed at county support offices. You need to contact your county office and make an appointment with a technician in order to take care of a child support order or request an adjustment.

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Colorado Judicial Branch – Family Law Info

Statewide

The Colorado Judicial Branch website has info on family law topics, including child custody, paternity, grand-parenting visitation, and parenting rights.

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Colorado Judicial Branch – Self-Help Centers

Statewide

Colorado courthouses have Self-Help centers where you can get help with forms and understanding the legal process for child support issues. They can’t give legal help, but they can help you understand the process.

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Colorado Judicial Branch – Self-Help Centers

Statewide

Colorado courthouses have Self-Help centers where you can get help with forms and understanding the legal process for child support issues. They can’t give legal help, but they can help you understand the process.

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Colorado Legal Services – Family & Children Matters

Statewide

Colorado Legal Services provides help with family and children legal matters, including child custody and guardianship cases. There are 14 offices located throughout Colorado. Click on the website under Contact Us for these locations and contact information. The website also tells more about the other legal help you may qualify for from Colorado Legal Services.

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Colorado Parenting Matters

Statewide

Colorado Parenting Matters is a parenting education and advocacy group. Their website has a section called Parenting Tips full of great advice covering almost forty topics, from television to discipline to abuse.

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Colorado Shines

Statewide

Colorado Shines is a nonprofit that helps you find quality child care. Their website has advice and a checklist on how to find a provider, as well as a search tool. It also has many resources for families. Look in the For Families section and Find Quality Child Care. You can also call them the Child Care Referral Line at 877-338-2273 for information.

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Families First at Shiloh House

2163 S Yosemite, Denver CO 80231

Statewide

Denver

Families First at Shiloh House provides free Circle of Parents support groups, helps parents find parenting classes, provides referrals to classes, and problem solving tips. They also provide community resources and referrals. The support line is answered 7 days a week from 10am-10pm.

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Family Court Facilitators

Statewide

Family court facilitators can help you complete or close a custody case. Click on the website for a statewide list of facilitators. You can then call a facilitator and ask for help. Be sure to have your case number when you call.

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Family Resource Centers

Statewide

There are 32 family resource centers that provide services to families in 48 Colorado counties. Click on the website for a current list of every family resource center and contact information. The Centers are a safe place for you to learn about services in your community. The website also has resources for families.

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Fathers.com National Center for Fathering

Statewide

Fathers.com provides an online resource center with a fathering library and articles about fathering.

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Motheread Inc.

Statewide

Motheread is a national literacy organization for parents to encourage listening and reading. Their website offers downloadable tips in both English and Spanish on how to read aloud with your children as well as downloadable books and much more.

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National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated

Statewide

An estimated 7.2 million children in America have a parent in prison or jail. The National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated provides fact sheets, research, and resource info for children in America with a parent in prison or jail.

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Parent Possible

800 Grant Center, Suite 200, Denver CO 80203

Statewide

Denver

Parent Possible promotes programs and classes that address family well-being. Their locations, called HIPPY, are listed on the website under HIPPY.

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Project Avary

Online community for children with Incarcerated Parents

Statewide

Project Avary is a nonprofit that provides support for kids with an incarcerated parent. The program, which has a six-week commitment, is open to kids ages 10 to 15 and it's free. Small groups meet up together online, along with counselors who all have lived experience with parental incarceration. The meetings are a unique opportunity of connecting with other kids with the same experience of having a parent currently or formerly in prison. To learn more and apply for the program, click on the website link where you'll see the link to their application. You can also call Danielle at 720-600-4925 if you have any questions.

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SafeCare Colorado

Statewide

Safecare Colorado is a free parent support program for parents and caregivers of children age five and under. The website has links to family support programs, Head Start programs, and much more. You may call for information, as well.

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Sesame Street–Incarcerated Parent

Statewide

Sesame Street has produced several videos that feature a character whose parent is incarcerated. Click on the website to learn more about their initiative. Click on Topics to see the many other subjects covered by Sesame Street in its unique way.

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Sesame Street–Parent with Addiction

Statewide

Sesame Street has produced videos and resources that approach the issue of parental addiction. Click on the website to learn more.

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Studypool

Statewide

Studypool provides a directory of resources for parents who have a child with a learning disability.

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THRIVE Center

2600 S Parker Road, Building 3-332, Aurora CO 80014

Statewide

Aurora

THRIVE Center helps parents of children with special needs with information and training about disabilities, including children’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. THRIVE provides workshops on a number of topics, and they're available to give advice over the phone.

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Vroom

Statewide

Vroom is a really fun website that teaches you how to have fun with your children any time of the day, and how to turn those moments into brain building moments.