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How Occupational Therapy Helps Children Thrive in Early Learning
Learn how our partnership brings occupational therapy into early childhood classrooms to support development, confidence, and school readiness. Written by Lisa Fyffe, PhD, OTR/L, Author of the OTEEC Partnership Model What is Embedded Occupational Therapy? ...
Drinking Water Safety and Mistrust in Mobile Home Parks
Beyond the property line that separates municipalities and mobile home parks, residents in communities throughout Larimer County and across the United States continue to address concerns about their drinking water. For many families living in mobile home parks, lack...
988: A Lifeline for So Much More Than Crisis
When you think of 988, you might picture someone in the depths of a mental health emergency. And yes—988 is a critical, life-saving resource for those moments. But what many people don’t realize is that it’s also a space for the everyday struggles—the invisible ones...
Can You Imagine Life Without Child Care?
May 12th was #DayWithoutChildCare, a powerful national day of action that shines a spotlight on something we at The Family Center/La Familia experience every day: the deep and lasting impact of a broken child care system. Child care is not a luxury—it’s a lifeline....
Language Justice: Dignity, Equity & Access
At The Family Center/La Familia, we often say that language justice is more than just translating words — it’s about honoring people’s identities, lived experiences, and cultures. For over 30 years, we’ve proudly served families of all backgrounds, with a deep-rooted...
The Family Center/La Familia: A Resilience Hub for Our Community
This past Tuesday, I had the honor of participating in the Scaling Resilience Hubs panel organized by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). The conversation underscored an urgent truth: to prepare for future challenges—climate-related or otherwise—our...
Why Young People Should Start Donating to Nonprofits Now
by Ilse Amaro Campa The world is facing some pretty big challenges right now—social, environmental, economic, you name it. The good news? Young people have the chance to create real change in ways previous generations couldn’t. Getting involved with nonprofits isn’t...
Mi Voz Leaders Can Help Champion Health equity
By Gloria Kat, Executive Director The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023) defines health disparities as “preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially...
Day of the Dead: Honoring Loved Ones with Acts of Remembrance
El Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a beautiful tradition celebrated primarily in Mexico and Latin American communities. It’s a time to remember, honor, and celebrate our loved ones who have passed away. Rooted in Indigenous and Catholic beliefs, this...
The Lasting Impact of your Planned Gift to The Family Center/La Familia
By Analia Weber August is Make a Will Month, a perfect time to reflect on how you can shape the future and leave a lasting legacy. At The Family Center/La Familia, we believe that planned giving is not only a testament to your values but also a powerful way to make a...
The ABCs of Summer: Fun for All Ages in Northern Colorado
With warm weather and long days, it's the perfect time for adventure, exploration, and quality family time. We've put together the ABCs of Summer—a guide filled with fun and educational activities to enjoy together. Bonus! These ideas are tailored right here to...
Cultivating Resilience in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life
Resilience is a key ingredient for a healthy and successful life. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, to adapt to challenges, and to thrive despite difficulties. Here are some strategies to help cultivate resilience in young children. 1. Foster...
6 Summer Safety Tips for Parents with Young Children
Summer is the perfect time for fun and adventure - a wonderful time for families to enjoy the outdoors and create lasting memories. However, it’s always important to keep safety in mind, especially for young children. Here are some essential tips to ensure your family...
10 Family-Friendly Adventures in Northern Colorado
Budget-Friendly Ideas for Fun with Young Kids Northern Colorado is a goldmine of activities that are perfect for families with young children - and the best part? Most of the fun that it has to offer is budget-friendly! Whether you’re looking to explore the great...
Tips for Early Childhood Mental Wellness
May brings spring flowers and warmth but also time to focus on mental health awareness. At The Family Center/La Familia, we value the importance of mental well-being, particularly during the formative years of childhood. This Mental Health Awareness Month we're...
BELONG Event – Celebrating Community Despite the Rain!
The Family Center-La Familia (TFCLF) welcomed hundreds of community members, supporters, and sponsors to their annual Belong Fundraising Event, despite the rainy weather. Held as an open house, the event showcased the center’s commitment to strengthening families and...
A Letter from Our Director: CCAP Freeze Impact to Families
I would like to start by expressing my gratitude to Christina Taylor for summarizing the state of childcare in our county. The data she included in her article published by BizWest is shocking and extremely concerning. When someone asks me what keeps you up at night?...
The Family Center’s ‘Top 7’ Wish List
We recognize that often shopping for children is far more fun than simply donating financially. Sometimes knowing what is needed most is difficult to pinpoint. We spoke with our center staff to come up with a list of the most loved and most needed items for the...
Nurturing cultural competence: Tips for fostering inclusive conversations with young children
At The Family Center / La Familia we pride ourselves on our core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, trust, compassion, and love. At the center, we work to foster an environment that communicates these values to the children and families we serve. Teaching young...
Enfocate! workshop: Teaching mindfulness
We would like to recognize the amazing team of facilitators who offered the first ¡Enfocate! (Focus) workshop! The workshop is based on the book LEARNING TO BREATHE, a Mindfulness curriculum for adolescents to cultivate emotional regulation, attention, and...
Empowering Parenting: Resources for Raising Young Children
Parenthood can be quite an experience - there are moments full of pride and joy, often balanced with day-to-day challenges. It is a “learn as you go” job that is hard to prepare for. As parents, we must often look for guidance and support to navigate the complexities...
9 Cheap Roads Trip Items and Activities for Young Children
Spring Break is around the corner and before we know it it will be summer break too. With each break comes time for family memories to be made through road trips and travel adventures of all kinds. While these travels are a great way to bond with loved ones, with...
All the people we cannot see…
By Gloria Kat A month ago, we were approached by 9News to speak about the immigration problem in northern Colorado. Immigration would not be referred to as a "problem" if nonpartisan agreements existed to address the uncertain situation that many migrants and refugees...
Helping Us Grow: Mutual Benefits of Monthly Donation
Since 1995 The Family Center / La Familia has provided the community with high quality early childhood education and family support services. Children and families learn and connect with each other improving social skills, reducing social isolation, developing...