Child Abuse & Neglect
Prevention Resources
Everyone needs
some support
from time to time.
Whether you need a listening ear or
practical help, support is available.
We’ve gathered some incredible
community resources across Colorado
to help parents and families thrive. Use
these child abuse and neglect
prevention resources to support other
families in your community.
211 Colorado,
a Resource Hub
In times of need, knowing where to turn for help
can make all the difference. Whether you are
facing challenges with housing, food, mental
health or finances, 211 Colorado is a tremendous
resource hub that connects people to essential
services with free, confidential support, available
24/7 in multiple languages.
resources and get connected
Family Support Programs
From the Colorado Fatherhood Program to the Nurse-Family Partnership,
many family support programs are available throughout Colorado. These
programs can help families find the tools and support needed to thrive
every day. Visit the Colorado Department of Early Childhood today to
explore these Family Support Programs.
Support Programs of Colorado
Contact Our Partners for Abuse and Neglect Prevention Resources
To support the CO4Kids mission, we have established partnerships with many non-profits, foundations, and
community-based organizations throughout Colorado. These partners can provide a wealth of child abuse and neglect
prevention resources to support you and strengthen families across the state.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline -
211 Colorado -
Adams County Community Development and Prevention -
Autism West Behavior Partners -
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver -
Catholic Charities of Denver -
Circle of Parents -
Clayton Early Learning -
Colorado Department of Early Childhood -
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (FAMLI) -
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment -
Colorado WIC -
Colorado Partnership for Thriving Families -
Colorado Safe Haven for Newborns -
Cornerstone Programs -
Creative Treatment Options -
Denver Children’s Advocacy Center -
Denver Fire Department Community Risk Reduction -
Denver HCP -
Denver Human Services -
DPALS -
Denver Preschool Program -
Denver Indian Family Resource Center -
Family Tree -
Foster America -
I Matter Colorado -
KidsCare Home Health -
Latam Law -
Lupita’s Camino a la Esperanza -
The Light House Denver -
Mile High Behavioral Healthcare -
Mindful Minds Psychiatry -
Office of the Respondent Parents’ Counsel -
Para Ti Mujer International -
Parent to Parent of Colorado -
PorchLight Family Justice Center -
Raise the Future -
Reimagining Child Welfare -
Resilient Futures -
Rocky Mountain Human Services -
Savio House SafeCare -
The Haven Impact -
The Hive Community Center -
The Rylie Center -
The Somatic Solution -
The Stained Page Project -
Three Birds Alliance -
Tough as a Mother -
Vive Wellness
Support for
Child Welfare
Professionals
Are you a child welfare professional?
Colorado offers many resources for
child welfare professionals, including
the Family First program. Visit the
Family First website to learn more and
find tools to support kids and families in
Colorado.
State-Sponsored Resources
Colorado is dedicated to helping all families thrive. Explore
a variety of state-sponsored resources designed to support
children and families across the state:
Food andHousing Resources
Housing Assistance:
Food Assistance:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP helps
low-income households purchase food through a monthly benefit. - Food Distribution Programs - Many FDPs work directly with
households in need of food assistance, including the Commodity
Supplemental Food Program, the Emergency Food Assistance
Program, the National School Lunch Program, and the Child and Adult
Care Food Program. - Hunger Free Colorado - This statewide non-profit helps Coloradans
connect with food and nutrition resources. - Food Bank of the Rockies - This non-profit provides food and
necessities to people in need through signature programs and many
partnerships. - We Don’t Waste (Denver Metro) - This organization provides
mobile food markets to provide people with healthy, nutritious foods
in areas where those foods are harder to come by.
MentalHealth andTherapy Resources
- 988 Colorado - The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line is
available for free, immediate, human support 24/7. If you or
someone you know is struggling with an emotional, mental
health or substance use concern, call, text, or live chat with 988
today. - OwnPath - Created by the Colorado Behavioral Health
Administration, OwnPath is a great resource to find a licensed
behavioral health provider in Colorado. - Colorado Crisis Services - Get free, confidential, and
immediate support from trained professionals and peer
specialists, 24/7/365. Call 1-844-493-8255 today or text
“TALK” to 38255. - I Matter Program - This program connects youth with a
therapist for up to six free counseling sessions.
Childcare andEducation Resources
- Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) - This is a
federally-funded program that offers free preschool, health
services, and family support to children whose families receive
public assistance. - Head Start Program - This terrific program promotes school
readiness of children up to five from low-income families by
supporting their development in a comprehensive way. - Colorado Universal Preschool - All children in Colorado can
register for up to 15 hours of free, high-quality preschool in
their year before kindergarten.
Transportation Resources
- Non-Emergent Medical Transportation - NEMT is a Health
First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) program benefit for
members who don’t have transportation to medical
appointments. - Mile High United Way Ride United (866-760-6489) - This
organization offers free, limited transportation provided through
Lyft for non-emergent health needs, employment-related trips,
food security, and public benefits enrollment.