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AdoptCare Network Training
Friday
February 3, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Jefferson County DHS
900 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401
Click here for more info.
Becoming a Regulated Parent
Thursday
February 9, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Boulder County DHS
515 Coffman St
Longmont, CO 80501
Click here for more info.
Parenting Teens from Trauma
Monday
February 13, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Boulder County DHS
515 Coffman St
Longmont, CO 80501
Colorado Adoption Information Class
Tuesday
February 14, 2017
6:00 p.m.
The Adoption Exchange
14232 E Evans Avenue
Aurora, CO 80014
Mobilizing Families
Thursdays
February 16-March 23, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
TBRI Caregiver Training: Connecting Principles - Addressing Attachment Needs
Friday
February 17, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Adoption Exchange
14232 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
Click here for more info.
Secondary Trauma: A Workshop for Parents and Professionals
Saturday
February 18, 2017
9:00 a.m. - noon
The Adoption Exchange
14232 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
Guardianship and Options When a Person Turns 18
Tuesdays
February 21 & 28, 2017
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Arc
13949 W. Colfax Ave, Suite 150 in Lakewood
Click here to RSVP.
AdoptCare Network Advanced Training
Friday
February 24, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Community First Foundation
5855 Wadsworth Bypass Unit A
Arvada, CO 80003
Parenting Transracially
Thursday
March 2, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Adoption Exchange
14232 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
TRBI Caregiver Training: Intro & Overview
Friday
March 3, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Adoption Exchange
14232 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
Implicit Bias: Understanding the Stories of Foster & Adopted Children
Tuesday
March 7, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Adoption Exchange
14232 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
Plan for a Person with Disabilities
Wednesday
March 8, 2017
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
DDRC
11177 W 8th Ave
Lakewood, CO
80215
RSVP to Megan Martin
303-462-6590
So Now You are a Guardian or Thinking about Becoming a Co-Guardian
Tuesday
March 14, 2017
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
DDRC
11177 W 8th Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
RSVP to Megan Martin
303-462-6590
Becoming Sensory Smart
Wednesday
March 15, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Adoption Exchange
14232 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD):
Advanced Course
Thursday
March 23, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Adoption Exchange
14232 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
While You Wait
Wednesday
April 12, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For more info, call
1-800-451-5246
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Webinars
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While You Wait
Tuesday & Wednesday
June 6 & 7, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
For more info, call
1-800-451-5246
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C.A.S.E. Webinars
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Click here for more information for any of the C.A.S.E. webinars.
Going the Extra Mile: Launching Teens and Young Adults with Special Needs
Thursday
February 16, 2017
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Parenting Sexually Abused Children
Tuesday
March 21, 2017
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Why and When to Address Racial Identity: Parenting Tasks in Transracial Adoptive Families
Thursday
April 20, 2017
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What is Attachment-based Parenting?
Thursday
May 18, 2017
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
We are still Family: Supporting Relationships Between Separated Siblings
Thursday
June 15, 2017
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Mass Trauma & Mental Health Symposium
Saturday
February 18, 2017
8:30 a.m.
University of Phoenix
10004 Park Meadows Dr
Lone Tree, CO
FREE
GLOW:
A Conference for Teens
Saturday
March 4, 2017
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Xtreme Challenge Arena
82 Inverness Dr East #A2 Englewood, CO 80112
Cost: $10/teen
Click here to register.
Spotlight Conference
The Power of Resiliency
Friday
March 10, 2017
8:30am-4:00pm
The Summit Conference & Event Center
Aurora, CO 80011
49th Annual Autism Society National Conference
July 12-15, 2017
Milwaukee, WI
NACAC Annual Conference
July 19-22, 2017
Atlanta, GA
More info to come!
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Sensory Friendly Films
AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.
Participating theatres:
The Lego Batman Movie
Saturday, Feb 11
Rings
Tuesday, Feb 14
Rock Dog
Saturday, Feb 25
Fist Fight
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2017 Heritage Camp Schedule
Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families have been offering culturally rich summer camp experiences for adoptive families since 1991. Click here for more information.
Adult Adoptee Retreat:
Registration March 8 - July 1
Camp dates: July 20-30 in Denver, CO
African/Caribbean:
Registration Feb 20 - May 8
Camp dates: June 8-11 in Denver, CO
Cambodian:
Registration March 1 - May 12
Camp dates: July 13-16, Fraser, CO
Chinese:
Registration Mar 15 - July 30
Camp dates: September 1-4 in Fraser, CO
Chinese II:
Registration Mar 1 - June 20
Camp Dates: July 20 -23 in Denver, CO
Domestic Adoption:
Registration March 8 - July 3
Camp dates: August 3 -6 in Denver, CO
Indian/Nepalese: Registration March 1 - May 5
Camp dates: July 6 - 9, Fraser, CO
Korean: Registration Feb 20 - April 21
Camp dates: June 15-18 in Fraser, CO
Latin American: Registation Feb 20 - April 21
Camp dates: June 22 -23 in Fraser, CO
Russian/Eastern European/Central Asians (REECA):
Registration March 1 - May 10
Camp dates: July 20-23, Fraser, CO
Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander (SEAPI):
Registration March 8 - May 12
Camp dates: July 13-16 in Estes Park, CO
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FREE RESOURCES
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Looking for books or movies about adoption? Or how to deal with school-related adoption issues?
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February - the month of LOVE! I know the recent political climate makes it hard to find the love in the world, but please try. Remember that your stress becomes your child's stress. Include your children in your political discussions, but keep it at their level. Tell your children why you're concerned - how the topic affects your core values -- and what steps you're taking to make sure your voice is heard. Make this an opportunity to teach your children that you don't just whine about problems -- you actively look for ways to address and improve the situation.
And because it is February, COCAF wants to remind everyone that we LOVE all families - whether they were formed the traditional way or by adoption, fostering, or kinship care. All families need to be loved, and COCAF will continue to support ALL adoptive/foster/kinship families to the very best of our ability, no matter what the political climate is!
LOVE to ALL!
K. Colleen Tarket,
COCAF Board of Directors
P.S. This is a LONG newsletter, so please check the table of contents (just left of this article) and be sure to check out all of the FREE camps and events, LOW COST conferences, and upcoming camps.
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Coming Up for Air!
Coming Up for Air is a new addition to the Easter Seals respite programs scheduled for March 24-26, 2017. This weekend is for
kinship care, adoptive, and foster families.
Throughout the weekend, children will participate in our many recreational programs while parents attend educational sessions that will provide them with tools and resources to manage stressful situations and the know-how to access formal support systems in their communities.
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Easter Seals Colorado Discovery Club
Would you like a break from caregiving on Saturdays?
Check out the Easter Seals Colorado Discovery Club!
Drop off your kids ages 6-21 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and enjoy some time to yourself. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
Or call Nancy Hanson at 303-233-1666 x237. Don't forget to ask about scholarships!
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P2P Offers the Support You Need!
Parenting isn't easy, even if you have well-adjusted, healthy children. But if you have children with physical or mental disabilities or children with mental health issues, the level of difficulty can rise to a whole new level.
Parent to Parent (P2P) is an organization of parents who completely get what it's like to truly struggle with every day parenting challenges for your special child. Click here to read how this wonderful group was formed in Colorado and why they could be your best support system.
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Kids at Heart
Kids at Heart supports foster, adoptive and kinship families. They mobilize volunteers to provide direct support to all foster and adoptive families who take these children into their homes and work hard to provide the love, safety, and stability these children need and deserve. The most visible work of Kids at Heart is Fundango. Fundango is a respite program for all children of Foster and Adoptive parents. They have screened and trained staff and volunteers lead groups through stations like crafts, snack, games, etc. Parents and potential volunteers can find their 2017 Fundango dates on the Kids at Heart website.
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Council Positions Available
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is now accepting applications for the Member Experience Council.
The Department has created two Member Experience Advisory Councils (formerly known as the Person- and Family-Centeredness Advisory Councils) for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) members to get involved. The purpose of the In-Person and Virtual Advisory Councils is to help the Department develop a culture of person-centeredness by engaging consumers who are not normally at the table.
- In-Person Advisory Council meets no more than once a month in Denver. Mileage reimbursement and gift card incentives for participation are available.
- Virtual Advisory Council provides feedback to the Department via email, surveys, or other online forums. In-person meetings are not required and incentives for participation are not available.
To apply for either Advisory Councils, please see information at Colorado.gov/HCPF/MFAC.
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Glow: A Conference for Teens
82 Inverness Dr. East #A2 Englewood, CO 80112
Cost: $10/teen
This action-packed evening for youth ages 13-18 who are adopted or currently in kinship/foster care features:
· 90 minutes of Arena Time (Gladiator activities like jousting and high ropes)
· Dinner (free food!) & giveaways
· A series of short, inspirational talks by adults who have experienced foster care and/or adoption themselves
For more information: Amanda Purvis, 303.755.4756 x273, apurvis@adoptex.org
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COPARC's Spotlight Conference:
The Power of Resiliency, A Conference for Caregivers
Friday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Summit Conference & Event Center
411 Sable Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Cost: $15/caregiver
This conference is designed to uplift and empower kinship and adoptive parents. It will include a morning keynote presentation: "The Power of Resilience," presented by Schylar Baber, a former foster youth, adult adoptee, & Director of Voice for Adoption.
Attendees will have the choice of participating in 1 of 4 workshops, followed by lunch.
The afternoon will conclude with a closing keynote presentation entitled "Your Resiliency Will Change The Future," presented by Mike Berry, adoptive parent, author, and speaker.
Childcare will not be provided.
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Significant Changes to CO Medicaid Proposed
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, referred to as HCPF, is responsible for administering Health First Colorado, Colorado's Medicaid program. Currently, Colorado Medicaid Clients are primarily served through three major programs: Accountable Care Collaborative Program (physical health); Community Behavioral Health Services Program (mental health); and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS).
HCPF is proposing significant changes to provision of both physical and mental health services under the current Medicaid program. These changes will be incorporated under Phase II of the program, which is scheduled to begin in February 1, 2018, and end on June 30, 2018. HCPF made available a draft request for proposal (RFP) for review in November 2016, which summarizes the proposed changes, and requested comments from professionals in the field, providers, and advocates; comments were due Friday, January 13. Click here to go to the draft RPF.
HCPF is in the process of reviewing all comments and finalizing the RFP, and will then solicit proposals from organizations wishing to function as oversight agencies for Medicaid.
The new program, beginning in February 2018, will be referred to as the Accountable Care Collaborative Program, or ACC (Phase II). The primary difference between the current Medicaid program and the ACC Phase II is that physical health and behavioral/mental health will be joined and managed under one entity. Currently, entities in seven regions across Colorado manage physical care services (referred to as RCCOs, or Regional Care Collaborative Organizations), and entities in five regions across the state provide behavioral/mental health services (referred to as BHOs, or Behavioral Health Organizations).
There will be seven regions under the Accountable Care Collaborative Program, and each region will be managed by a Regional Accountable Entity (RAE); the RAEs will be selected as part of the RFP process. The RAEs will be responsible for overseeing, providing, and promoting physical and behavioral health to Medicaid clients.
Why is this important? All children in Colorado who receive adoption assistance, also receive Medicaid, as do children living in kinship placements. Among other things, we need to ensure that mental health services for our children and youth are provided in the same effective manner as are services for physical health (e.g., parity between physical and mental health services); in other words, the inclusion of mental and physical health services under one entity does not result in decreased mental health services.
Click here to see COCAF comments on the Draft Phase II ACC RFP.
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The Adoption Exchange Offers LGBTQ Advocates
The Adoption Exchange is committed to providing inclusive and affirming services to people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. The Adoption Exchange LGBTQ Staff Advocates are now available to answer questions and provide support to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) children, youth, and families. Learn more about the role of LGBTQ Staff Advocates and access resources for LGBTQ current and prospective parents by visiting The Adoption Exchange website.
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Engaging Fathers Podcasts
Child Welfare Information Gateway has developed a three-part podcast series on engaging fathers and working with fatherhood organizations. They've recently released Part 1 and Part 2 in the series, which features a conversation with leaders of local fatherhood organizations in which they share their perspectives and insights on the following:
- Examining fathers' value in the lives of their children
- Creating a father-friendly child welfare system
- Locating noncustodial fathers in your community
- Partnering with fatherhood organizations as a resource to support child welfare practice
- Sharing the perspective of fathers
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EVENTS
Racist and Anti-Racist Humor: From Brownface tto Chicano Political Cartoons
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join the Graduate School of Social Work in the launch of the 2017 Catalyst Series for Social Justice. Our first event, "Racist & Anti-racist Humor: From Brownface to Chicano Political Cartoons" is sponsored by the University of Denver's Latino Center for Community Engagement & Scholarship and will focus on the history of racist humor, as well as the push back against such humor, which created an opening for anti-racist humor, and for non-white comics to enter the mainstream. Latino cartoonist, Lalo Alcaraz and sociologist, Dr. Raúl Pérez will engage in an enriching dialogue on the evolution of racist humor since the civil rights era.
Wine, beer, and appetizers will be served.
Click here to register for this free event.
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Free Overnight Camp for Foster & Kinship Kids
Every foster or kinship child, ages 6-12, can experience a 5-day overnight camp for free. Your children may also be eligible to participate in a year-round mentoring club. Registration generally begins in March, but call to inquire ASAP.
Arvada: Arvada Covenant Church - Camp #005-June 19-23
5555 Ward Road, Arvada, CO 80002
Camp Directors: Will & Mikki Le Vett, Phone: (303) 422-1235
Englewood/Denver: The Sacred Grace - Camp #066-June 19-23
3220 S Acoma Street, Englewood, CO 80110
Camp Director: Nate Galuzzi, Phone: (303) 422-3777
Littleton: Waterstone Community Church - Camp #234-June 5-9
5890 S. Alkire Street, Littleton, CO 80127
Camp Director: Maryann Jennings, Phone: (303) 520-5370
Parker: Southeast Christian Church - Camp #272-June 5-9
9650 Jordan Road, Parker, CO 80134
Camp Director: Kim Webb, Phone: (303) 841-9292
Windsor/Weld County: Timberline Church - Camp #334-June 26-30
360 Crossroads Blvd, Windsor, CO 80550
Camp Directors: Pat & Kathy Seeboth, Phone: (970) 686-8494
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Avid 4 Adventure CO Mountain Camp
Avid 4 Adventure has camp scholarships available at the following locations with activities for kids aged 3 to 13 (7th grade).
Deadline for scholarships is March 15th, 2017, but spots are expected to fill up fast. Scholarships are awarded for a specific session. Hours may differ for children aged 5 and under; call to inquire.
Click here to read more information on these camps.
Call 1-800-977-9873 for more information and for camp times.
Castle Rock
Soaring Hawk Elementary 4665 Tanglevine Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109
JUNE: 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
JULY: 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-Aug 4
Denver
Greenwood Village Aspen Academy 5859 S University Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80121
JUNE: 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
JULY: 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-Aug 4
AUGUST: 7-11
Denver
Hilltop Denver Language School, 451 Newport St, Denver CO 80220
JUNE: 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
JULY: 3-7 (morning only), 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-Aug 4
AUGUST: 7-11
Denver
Washington Park
MAY: 30 - June 2 (4-day camp prorated price)
JUNE: 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
JULY: 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-Aug 4
AUGUST: 7-11
AUGUST:14-18 (United Methodist Church)
Denver-
Stapleton Westerly Creek Elementary 8800 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80238
JUNE: 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
JULY: 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-Aug 4
AUGUST: 7-11
Highlands Ranch
Trailblazer Elementary 9760 S Hackberry St, Littleton, CO 80129
JUNE: 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
JULY: 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-Aug 4
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Support Groups
Sometimes our children provide us with challenges that we're just not quite ready to handle. And sometimes support groups can help us find the answers we need, or at least make us feel okay about the unique challenges we're facing. Here are some support groups that might be helpful.
Boulder Valley Christian Church
Support group for foster and adoptive moms
Tuesdays, 10:00 am to noon, beginning Feb. 7, 2017
Facilitated by Lisa Firle, MA., LPCC
Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 S. Boulder Road, Boulder.
Parents of Children with PTSD or Dissociative Disorder
Starts November 4, 2016
First Friday of the month
Denver Therapy & Consultation Group
2133 S Bellaire, Ste 11
$25 per person or $40 couple
Some scholarships are available.
For more information, contact Jan Tomski at
jantomski@msn.com
or by phone at 303-881-7630.
Adult Adoptee Support Group
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sondermind, Suite 12, 100 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302
Cost $25-$35
Jefferson County Kids Group
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian, 11500 W. 20th Ave, Lakewood
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m..
RSVP to Mindy Beckler at 303-432-5205
North Adams Grandfamily Support Group
Third Thursday of the month
Brighton Police Department, 3401 E Bromley Ln, Brighton, 80601. RSVP to Janet at 303-637-8113.
Fathers Forever
2nd & 4th Thursdays
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Resilience Center,
1298 Peoria St,
Aurora, CO 80011
For more information, contact Don Reynolds (720-353-6103) or Aaron Lockwood (303-901-4486).
Grandparent Group
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Aurora Mental Health Center in the Early Childhood & Family Dept.
11059 E Bethany Dr., Suite 101, Aurora, CO 80014
For more information, contact Aline Ratliff (303-885-5163).
Adoptive Parents Support Group
Last Sunday of every month from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Discovery Church,
2605 W 144th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80023
Meets the last Sunday of every month from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Online Support Group for Adoptive, Foster, & Kinship Parents
Second Tuesday of the Month
Morning session 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Evening session 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Session includes a short presentation followed by a discussion.
Email Deb Felio at
for the toll-free number and access code.
Adoptive Parents Support Group
1st Tuesday of the month
February 3 - May 5, 2015
5:30pm-7:00pm
Supervised activities and group therapy for children
Lakewood Nazarene Church
Lakewood, CO
RSVP to Family Support Specialist, Mindi Bekler, 720-251-5876
Teen & Tween Adoption Support for Parents
Potluck
2nd & 4th Monday of each month
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Resilience Center
1298 Peoria St
Aurora, C
O 80011
Young Adult Mental Illness Support Group
For ages 18-28
1st & 3rd Thursday of every month
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1st week Classroom F-G
3rd week Classroom E
St Anthony Hospital
11600 W 2nd Dr
Lakewood, CO 80228
Contact Courtney at 720-369-2629 for more information.
Welcome Child Adoption/Foster Care Support Group
Second Sunday of the month
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Timberline Church, Room 214
2908 S. Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
For more information contact Michele Sanner by email at
mlsanner@gmail.com or by phone at
(970) 481-5749.
Xpress Yourself Art & Play Therapy
Support groups for internationally adopted children & adolescents
CCAI
6920 S. Holly Circle
Centennial, CO 80112
Call 303-850-9998, ext 22
Called to Adopt Support Group
4th Saturday of the month, 6:00 p.m.,
Christ Community Church, Greeley, CO
The Men's Group for Adoptive Dads
Thursdays, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Zoe's, 715 10th St,
Greeley, CO 80631
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support Group
Facilitators: Sarah Ahn and Jenny Burnsed, LPC
Last Monday of every month 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Bixby School, 3750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder
There is no fee associated with this group, though donations are gratefully accepted. Please contact Sarah at SarahA@bipr.org for questions.
Therapeutic Post-Adoption Support Group
2nd Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Windsor Timberline Church
360 E Crossroads Blvd, Windsor, CO
Aurora Mental Health
Adoption Support Group
2nd & 4th Mondays of the month
Aurora Mental Health
11059 E Bethany Drive, Aurora, CO 80014
Colorado Adams County Rainbow Center
3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2140 E 88th Ave, Thornton, CO 80229
Contact: KimNichelle Rivera 303-226-5536
EMPOWER Littleton/Aurora/Englewood
1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
155 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO 80112
NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group for Adults
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
ADMHN Building, 3rd floor
5500 S. Sycamore St, Littleton, CO 80120
Contact: Carol
303-790-1055
NAMI Family Support Group Teleconference
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
Louisville Parent Support Group
Second Tuesday of the month
7:00 - 8:30
Art Underground
901 Front Street, Louisville, CO 80027
$25 per session; reservations required.
Call 720-352-1743.
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| COCAF strives to provide Colorado's adoptive families with the information and resources they need to keep their families healthy and happy. If you have ideas for topics you think we should cover, please let us know. And if you find a good resource -- definitely let us know. Please forward your ideas or information to me at colleen.tarket@cocaf.org. Materials received by the 20th of a month will be considered for inclusion in the next month's newsletter.
Wishing all families peace, serenity, and a good sense of humor,
Colleen Tarket, COCAF Board Member (and newsletter put-ter-together-er)
COCAF does not recommend or endorse any specific book, website, survey, study, or provider of services. The purpose of the COCAF e-newsletter is to provide families with potential resources. All information contained in this newsletter is for general informational purposes only and as is without warranty expressed or implied, and shall not constitute legal, medical, psychiatric, educational, or parenting advice. COCAF is not be liable for any damages arising from using the information in this newsletter, including direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and/or consequential damages. No information on this site should be considered legal advice. Laws vary by state, so you are urged to research the specific laws, and your rights, within your state. If you have specific questions regarding your rights, or the laws in your state, please contact an attorney.
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Use this area to provide your subscribers information about your organization.
We believe that all children have the right to a permanent loving family. We are dedicated to improving services for every pre- and post-adoptive family and to increasing the knowledge and accountability of public systems. We are committed to advocacy in state and local service planning and delivery, in support of all pre and post adoptive families.
Sincerely,
Deborah Cave, Executive Director
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