Family Support Services
Family Development
Per the Family Resource Center Association’s definition, Family Development Services is a research-based family-centered support model that centers on families establishing an intensive goal-setting partnership with a trained family development worker. Family Development is a universal-access model that is appropriate for any family who identifies an unmet need and voluntarily enrolls in this wrap-around case management service. Annual evaluations demonstrate positive and meaningful growth in economic security and in areas that protect against child abuse and neglect.
Our Family Support Services Programs:
Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an evidence-based early childhood home visiting model that promotes the best early development, learning, and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents/caregivers as their child’s first teacher. Working with families from pregnancy through kindergarten PAT reduces isolation and connects families to resources by promoting social connections. The model also includes hearing/vision screenings in young children and referrals to health care providers for appropriate follow up.
The Incredible Years
This Evidence-based program is designed to support a child’s success at school and at home by promoting positive parent, teacher, and child relationships. During the 14-week series parents/caregivers will acquire the tools to address school performance, reduce child behavior problems, promote positive and consistent discipline and support caregivers through a holistic approach involving children, parents and teachers. This program is offered in Spanish once a year in the fall.
Car Seat Safety Classes
In partnership with Safe Kids Larimer County our Family Coordinators offer these classes in Spanish and provide parents/children with an infant car seat or booster.
Energy Outreach Colorado
Eligible families in Larimer County can receive financial assistance once a year to pay for their utility bills when funding is available.
Advocacy Closet
Through a partnership with The Nappie Project our center can offer baby diapers at no cost to families in need. Families can get a packet of 20 diapers per child once a month for up to 3 months. Families needing additional support can contact our Family Support services. We also provide hygiene and feminine products while supplies last. If you would like to donate hygiene kits or any other items to the Advocacy Closet please go to our wish list.