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Promote, Strengthen and Support
Individuals with Disabilities
and their Families
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Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, it may be a good time to think about planning a date night! Every parent or caretaker deserves a break! We have fun themed nights every month at Zach's Place designed to keep the kiddos active and engaged in socializing and having fun! Take a break and take advantage of this opportunity for rest or a time to go out! Check out more information on our website and print a flyer for upcoming events:
http://sksfcolorado.org/event/zachs-place-parents-night/
Linda Ellegard
SKSF Executive Director
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Next Parent's Night Out
Saturday, February 17th
5:30pm - 8:00pm
RSVP required (719) 329-1717
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SKSF FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION PROGRAM
MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION
620 Southpointe Court,
Suite 155
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
We still have our SKSF Administration office at
424 W Pikes Peak Avenue,
Colorado Springs,
which will continue to serve as the mailing address and finance office for the Foster Care & Adoption program.
Phone numbers and office hours will remain the same.
WE ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT OUR NEW LOCATION
and plan to have an Open House to share our
new space with you!
Look for more information soon. We look forward to continue to serve our families and children!
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Have you ever considered becoming a
Respite or Foster Care Provider?
Do you believe that your gifts and talents lie in helping others? We have a need for caregivers who are willing to be trained, who can work with children, teens or adults.
COME JOIN US to learn more about becoming a Respite or Foster Care Provider. SKSF is offering FREE informative sessions to answer questions, discuss the application process, certification and qualifications.
Visit our website to learn more:
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WHEN:
Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:30am
February 17th, 2018
March 24th, 2018
April 21st, 2018
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WHERE:
Special Kids Special Families
Adult Services facility
3450 N Nevada Avenue, Suite 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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Thanks to the USAFA cadets for volunteering their time to help with a HUGE mailer! They all were a tremendous help and worked diligently to get this completed. From left to right: Zack Lindsey, Winston Meyers, Taylor Hill, Kayla St. Pierre, Collin Gwaltney, Kyle Cox, Shaun Mize, Cole Trimble, Madison Smith.
Thank you for your generosity!
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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We would love to have you join our fundraising committee to creatively express ways to raise support and awareness for our mission. Effective fundraising committees are vital to the life and financial well-being of our organization. Members create, design and shape SKSF fundraising events. Events include our St. Patrick's themed Bowlathon event (3/10/18), the summer Bluegrass, Brews & Brats event (6/23/18) and the 7th Annual Night of Comedy (10/13/18).
Help us encourage support for our cause, build relationships and raise money to meet our ongoing needs. We are looking for active, productive and dedicated committee members so we can ensure the success of our events. Our fundraising committee meetings are held at our Adult Services Conference room monthly.
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Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Theresa Jordan for more info
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Special Kids Special Families Zach's Place program was FRONT PAGE NEWS
in the Woodmen Edition.
"Playground designed for children with special needs opens in Mountain Shadows"
January 17, 2018: Woodmen Edition
Article written by: Teryn O'Brien
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Special Kids Special Families Executive Director, Linda Ellegard was one of the first interviews on the NEW FOX21 Living Local program.
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3450 N. Nevada Ave, Suite 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Special Kids Special Families is a Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) Approved Training Entity and offers courses monthly for Support Staff and Host Home Providers caring for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
$65/person.
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SIBSHOPS Workshops
February 24, 2018
3-5:00pm |
Theme: Jumping Fun!
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at SKYZONE
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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Sibshops is a monthly program run by SKSF connecting and supporting siblings of children with disabilities (grades K-6th), helping them recognize a community of peers in similar situations.
Through fun and age appropriate activities with their peers, they develop bonds, understanding and a support group all their own.
Our popularity of this program has grown!
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BOWL-A-THON!
REGISTER YOUR TEAM!
Lanes are limited!
$30/person; $15/children 15 & under
Includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, goodie bag & participation in contest prizes and drawing.
All proceeds from this event help support programs for
children & adults with disabilities and their families.
THANKS for helping us spread the word!
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Shonda White
Foster Care Home Supervisor
CPA program
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Nicholas Mauch
Adult Mentor II
Adult I-CAN program
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Marcie Oakes
Residential Services Nurse
Host Home program
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Laura Grubbs
Direct Care Provider
Zach's Place program
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WELCOME
NEW
TEAM
MEMBERS!
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Janet Farris
Direct Care Provider
Zach's Place program
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Thank you for your donation in any amount!
All donations support our programs for individuals with disabilities and special needs and their families to support with respite care.
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