New and practiced parents will find a lot of information in this section. Several organizations that operate out of locations across the state are listed here, as well as great websites that provide free parenting advice online.
Denver Metro
A Precious Child provides clothing, household items, hygiene, and other essentials to people with custody of at least one child. You must be referred by another agency such as a nonprofit to get their help. Call the number below and the operator will help you figure out how to get a referral. All visits are by appointment. Ask for the address when you get an appointment.
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Northeast
Baby Bear Hugs provides free in-home parenting education in northeast Colorado. The regional office is in Yuma, and county offices are located in Elbert, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, and Washington counties. Offices provide support for parents, information on child development, school readiness, and more. Services are for expectant parents through children up to three years old. Click on website for more information and County Offices for contact information for each office.
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3605 Martin Luther King Blvd, Denver CO 80205
Denver Metro
Denver
Bright by Three offers free classes for parents and caregivers of children up to age three at the Clayton Early Learning Campus in Denver. Their website has more information, including a program that will text you parenting games, tips, and resources.
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325 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs CO 80903
Southeast
ColoradoSprings
The Center on Fathering in Colorado Springs provides fathering classes, support groups, links to community resources, help with court involvement, and more. Moms are also welcome. All classes are free, and you don't need to be involved with the Department of Human Services to work with the Center. Some classes are offered during afternoon and evening hours.
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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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4407 Morrison Road, Denver CO 80219
Denver Metro
Denver
The Denver Indian Center Inc. (DICI) provides several programs, including the Honoring Fatherhood Program. The program provides education on parenting classes from the Native perspective, relationship guidance, and employment and money management. Other types of help may also be available. To learn more, call the number below or email thomas@denverindiancenter.org. Participants are able to earn $150 in gift cards and utilize an additional $150 for work clothes, tools etc. through this program. The main theme of the class surrounds making choices and showing fathers that healthy choices not just physical but also emotional, financial, and spiritual.
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2163 S Yosemite, Denver CO 80231
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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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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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Statewide
Fathers.com provides an online resource center with a fathering library and articles about fathering.
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4008 Cook Street, Denver CO 80216
Denver Metro
Denver
Men Behaving Dadly provides educational information about the court system, child support, parenting, co-parenting, and the role of various agencies. They also provide classes and groups. Call for more information.
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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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1330 Fox Street, Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Motherwise provides free happy relationship classes for women during pregancy and after a baby is born. They coach women to know themselves, what a healthy relationship is, communication skills, and connecting with a new baby. Transportation, meals, and childcare are all provided for free, plus you can earn prepaid Visa debit cards (more than $200) for attending their classes.
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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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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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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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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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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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Statewide
Sesame Street has produced videos and resources that approach the issue of parental addiction. Click on the website to learn more.
More Infolearning disabilities, parenting
Statewide
Studypool provides a directory of resources for parents who have a child with a learning disability.
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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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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.
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