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Resources in Colorado
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Adoption
Adoption Options
Nonprofit adoption agency offering education, placement, counseling and support for birth parents, adoptive families and adoptees.
- 1355 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 501, Denver, CO 80222
- (303) 695-1601
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Ariel Clinical Services
Foster care, waiting-child adoption from foster care and private newborn adoption on the Western Slope.
- 2938 North Ave., Suite G, Grand Junction, CO 81504
- (970) 245-1616
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Bethany Christian Services — Colorado
Christian agency offering adoption, foster care, pregnancy counseling and family support.
- 2821 S. Parker Rd., Suite 425, Aurora, CO 80014
- (303) 221-0734
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CCAI Adoption Services
Licensed adoption agency for international and domestic adoption.
- 6920 S. Holly Cir., Centennial, CO 80112
- (303) 850-9998
- mail@ccaifamily.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Jewish Children's Adoption Network
Finds Jewish adoptive homes for Jewish children and supports Jewish adoptive families nationwide.
- Denver, CO
- (720) 260-5864
- Website (opens in a new tab)
AdoptUSKids — Colorado
StatewideHow to foster or adopt in Colorado, with state contacts and support services, from the national AdoptUSKids project.
CO4Kids — Colorado Foster Care & Adoption
StatewideThe state's foster care and adoption information line (844-CO-4-KIDS): learn how to foster or adopt a child from Colorado foster care.
Colorado Heart Gallery
StatewidePhotos and stories of Colorado children in foster care waiting for adoptive families, from CDHS, Raise the Future and the counties.
Raise the Future — Colorado
StatewideThe state's post-adoption and post-permanency support provider: help, trainings and support groups for adoptive, kinship and foster families across Colorado.
Free / Subsidized Childcare
Catholic Charities of Denver — Early Childhood Education
Head Start and Early Head Start preschool and home visiting, plus full-day classrooms for ages 6 weeks to 5 (CCAP accepted), across Denver.
Clayton Early Learning
Head Start, Early Head Start and Educare for children birth to five. Call the admissions team about eligibility.
- 3801 Martin Luther King Blvd., Denver, CO 80205
- (303) 355-4411
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Mile High Early Learning
Early learning centers across Denver for children 6 weeks to 5, including Head Start. Head Start enrollment: (720) 965-4080.
- 616 E. Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80203
- (303) 861-2602
- info@milehighearlylearning.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Head Start & Early Head Start
NationwideFree preschool, child care and family support for eligible families. Find a program near you online or by phone (Mon–Fri 8–6 ET).
Churches / Baby Closets
Birthline of Colorado
Free pregnancy tests, classes, maternity clothes, diapers, wipes, formula and baby necessities.
- 1244 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO
- (303) 832-2858
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center
Free, confidential pregnancy help at four locations: Galley Rd. (719) 591-2724, Westside (719) 623-2870, Fountain (719) 591-5221 and Peyton (719) 623-2488. Text: (719) 749-7798.
- 3700 Galley Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- (719) 591-2724
- Website (opens in a new tab)
JCC Denver Community Baby Closet
Free diapers, wipes, newborn clothes, baby gear and postpartum supplies for any family, prenatal to age 3.
- 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246
- (303) 399-2660
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Pregnancy Resource Center of Delta County
Free parenting and life-skills education, peer counseling and baby supplies. Tue–Thu, 1–6 p.m.
- 523 Dodge St., Delta, CO 81416
- (970) 874-5733
- prcofdelta@gmail.com
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Clothing / Supplies
JCC Denver Community Baby Closet
Free diapers, wipes, newborn clothes, baby gear and postpartum supplies for any family, prenatal to age 3.
- 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246
- (303) 399-2660
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Pregnancy Resource Center of Delta County
Free parenting and life-skills education, peer counseling and baby supplies. Tue–Thu, 1–6 p.m.
- 523 Dodge St., Delta, CO 81416
- (970) 874-5733
- prcofdelta@gmail.com
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Domestic Violence
Violence Free Colorado
StatewideLists domestic-violence programs for every Colorado county (English/Spanish). In danger now? Call 911; the National DV Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.
love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)
NationwideFree, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
NationwideConfidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
NationwideFree, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.
The Deaf Hotline
Nationwide24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).
Employment
Dress for Success Denver
Professional clothing and career support for women. Tue–Fri, 9:30–5.
- 2594 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222
- (303) 832-1889
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Goodwill of Colorado — Career Development Services
Free one-on-one job help: career coaching, résumés, interview prep and links to transportation and child care support.
Colorado Workforce Centers
StatewideFree job search help, training, and support with transportation and child care costs at workforce centers statewide.
American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)
NationwideFree local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.
Dress for Success
NationwideProfessional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.
Easterseals — Employment Services
NationwideJob training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.
Goodwill Career Centers
NationwideFree job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.
Potential Financial Assistance
Catholic Charities of Denver
One-time emergency help with rent, mortgage, utilities, food and clothing, by phone appointment. Emergency assistance line: (720) 377-1313 (weekdays 8–8:45 a.m.).
- Denver, CO
- (303) 742-0828
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The Salvation Army — Denver Connection Center
Resource navigation, homelessness prevention, housing help, food and utility assistance for families.
- Denver, CO
- (303) 295-3366
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)
NationwideFind the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.
Modest Needs
NationwideSmall one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
NationwideParish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.
The Salvation Army
NationwideEmergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.
Food Programs
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado
Supplies 300+ pantries and meal sites across 31 southern Colorado counties. Use the Find Food page to locate one near you.
- 2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
- (719) 528-1247
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Community Food Share
Free weekly groceries at its Louisville pantry for Boulder and Broomfield county residents (Wed–Fri).
- 650 S. Taylor Ave., Louisville, CO 80027
- (303) 652-3663
- info@communityfoodshare.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Food Bank for Larimer County
Fresh Food Share pantries in Fort Collins (1301 Blue Spruce Dr.) and Loveland.
- Fort Collins, CO
- (970) 493-4477
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Food Bank of the Rockies
Find a food pantry or distribution near you in Denver and northern Colorado.
- 10700 E. 45th Ave., Denver, CO 80239
- (303) 371-9250
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Weld Food Bank
Food programs for children, seniors and families across Weld County.
- 1108 H St., Greeley, CO 80631
- (970) 356-2199
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Feeding America (Find Your Local Food Bank)
NationwideEnter your ZIP code to find the food bank, pantries and meal programs serving your community.
USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America)
NationwideConnects you with nearby food banks, meal sites and programs like SNAP and WIC. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. En español: 1-877-842-6273.
Health Assistance
Clinica Family Health & Wellness
Community health centers on the northern Front Range, with a sliding-fee scale and help applying for Health First Colorado or CHP+.
STRIDE Community Health Center
Medical, dental and behavioral health across the Denver metro area, with financial screening for uninsured patients.
Health First Colorado & CHP+
StatewideFree or low-cost health coverage for children and pregnant people, including prenatal and postpartum care. Apply by phone, online or through your county.
Nurse-Family Partnership (Colorado)
StatewideFree home visits from a registered nurse for first-time moms, in all 64 Colorado counties. Refer yourself online through Invest in Kids.
Abortion Pill Reversal hotline
NationwideStarted a chemical abortion and regret it? Call as soon as you can.
Housing Assistance & Shelters
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Housing, health care, employment and child care help for people experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. Families seeking housing: fssintake@coloradocoalition.org.
- Denver, CO
- (303) 293-2217
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Family Promise of Greater Denver
Shelter, meals and support for families with children under 18. Call the main line to join the shelter waitlist.
- Denver, CO
- (303) 675-0713
- Website (opens in a new tab)
The Salvation Army — Denver Connection Center
Resource navigation, homelessness prevention, housing help, food and utility assistance for families.
- Denver, CO
- (303) 295-3366
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Family Promise
NationwidePrevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.
Infant & Baby Equipment
JCC Denver Community Baby Closet
Free diapers, wipes, newborn clothes, baby gear and postpartum supplies for any family, prenatal to age 3.
- 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246
- (303) 399-2660
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Thriving Families (formerly MotherWise)
Baby supplies and gear, plus workshops, case management and counseling for families during pregnancy and after birth (English and Spanish).
- Denver, CO
- (720) 504-4624
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WeeCycle
Free car seats, strollers, cribs and other safety-approved baby gear, plus diapers and formula, through partner referrals and mobile distribution events (no documents needed).
- Denver, CO
- (720) 319-7792
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance
Family Connects Colorado
A free nurse home visit about three weeks after birth for any family with a newborn, in Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Eagle, Jefferson and Mesa counties.
Thriving Families (formerly MotherWise)
Support for moms during pregnancy and after birth: workshops, one-on-one case management and optional counseling, in English and Spanish.
- Denver, CO
- (720) 504-4624
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Nurse-Family Partnership (Colorado)
StatewideFree home visits from a registered nurse for first-time moms, in all 64 Colorado counties. Refer yourself online through Invest in Kids.
Postpartum Support International — Colorado Chapter
StatewideFree peer support groups, support coordinators and referrals for depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. PSI HelpLine: call or text (800) 944-4773.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
NationwideCall or text 988 any time if you are in crisis.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
NationwideCall or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA, free and confidential, for support before, during and after pregnancy.
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
NationwideSupport and local resources for postpartum depression and anxiety.
Parenting Classes
Families Forward Resource Center
Free Nurturing Parenting classes (12-week cycles) and family support in Denver.
- 12000 E. 47th Ave., #113, Denver, CO 80239
- (303) 307-0718
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Family Tree
SafeCare parenting support, domestic-violence services and housing help across the Denver metro area. 24-hour crisis line: (303) 420-6752.
- Wheat Ridge, CO
- (303) 422-2133
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Parents as Teachers
NationwideFree home visiting and parent education for expecting families and parents of young children, through local affiliates.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
NationwideSelf-paced online parenting courses (also in Spanish). Many states and local agencies offer them free.
Pregnancy Centers
A Caring Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy tests and support. 24/7 line: (800) 712-4357.
- 500 Colorado Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004
- (719) 544-9312
- puebloacpc@gmail.com
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Alternatives Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and support.
- 1391 Speer Blvd., #250, Denver, CO 80204
- (303) 295-2288
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Life Choices Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy help in Loveland (970) 461-5050 and Longmont (303) 651-2050, plus a mobile medical unit.
- 902 Redwood Dr., Loveland, CO 80538
- (970) 461-5050
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Marisol Health
Licensed women's health and pregnancy clinics (Catholic Charities of Denver). Denver: 3894 Olive St.; Fort Collins: (720) 806-6587. Se habla español.
- 3894 Olive St., Denver, CO 80207
- (303) 665-2341
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Pregnancy Resource Connection
Free pregnancy help and support in Grand County. Walk-ins Mon–Thu, 10–5.
- 3 Ten Mile Dr., Granby, CO 80446
- (970) 887-3617
- Website (opens in a new tab)
American Pregnancy Association
NationwideFree, confidential pregnancy helpline and a search for local pregnancy centers, adoption agencies and maternity homes.
Care Net Pregnancy Decision Line
NationwideFree, confidential pregnancy decision coaching by phone, and a map of 1,200+ affiliated pregnancy centers.
Heartbeat International (Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help)
NationwideSearch 7,000+ life-affirming pregnancy help locations by state, city or ZIP.
Option Line
NationwideCall or text 24/7 to talk about a pregnancy and be connected with a pregnancy center near you.
Special Needs Assistance
Easterseals Colorado
Respite care, adult day programs, employment, therapy and transit services for people with disabilities.
- Lakewood, CO
- (303) 233-1666
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Ability Connection Colorado
StatewideStatewide family support for children with disabilities or mental-health needs (Parent to Parent, EMPOWER Colorado), inclusive education and employment.
- Denver, CO
- (303) 691-9339
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Family Voices Colorado
StatewideFamily-to-Family Health Information Center: parents helping parents of children with special health care needs navigate care, coverage and appeals.
Parent to Parent of Colorado
StatewideFree matching with a trained support parent, information and referrals for families of children with disabilities or special health care needs (English and Spanish).
The Arc of Colorado
StatewideAdvocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with 13 local chapters.
- Denver, CO
- (303) 864-9334
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Easterseals
NationwideServices for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Find your local Easterseals affiliate.
Parent to Parent USA
NationwideMatches parents of children with disabilities or special health needs with a trained support parent. Find your state program on the map.
The Arc
NationwideSupport and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through 549 chapters.
Support for Fathers
Center on Fathering
Support and classes for fathers in El Paso County. Mon–Fri, 8–5.
- 325 N. El Paso St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- (719) 634-7797
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Families Forward Resource Center
Free Nurturing Parenting classes (12-week cycles) and family support in Denver.
- 12000 E. 47th Ave., #113, Denver, CO 80239
- (303) 307-0718
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Colorado Fatherhood Program
StatewideFree workshops and one-on-one support for dads through local programs in La Plata, Montezuma, Pueblo, Denver, Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Boulder and Prowers counties.
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
NationwideResources for dads from a national clearinghouse funded by HHS’s Office of Family Assistance.
Transportation
Health First Colorado rides to medical appointments (NEMT)
StatewideFree rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Book at least two business days ahead (option 1 for reservations).
Family Promise
NationwideLocal Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.
Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)
NationwideMedicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.
