Parents and caregivers shape Colorado’s children from before birth through early childhood. Supporting parents and caregivers with helpful services and policies can strengthen families, prevent abuse and neglect, and improve the care children receive. With the right support, all children can reach their full potential.
PRegnancY, ChildBirth & Healthcare Resources
- Banner Health Maternity and Childbirth Resources
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA / 1-833-852-6262 for support if you are pregnant or just had a baby
- Nurse-Family Partnership Home visitation program & services for first time mothers
- UC Health Birth Center Services and supports during pregnancy
WEld County Service Providers
- Covering Weld Diaper Bank Locations to access free diapers and wipes
- Home Instructions for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Early literacy program for children ages 2-5
- Hope House of Northern Colorado Faith-based support for teen mothers
- Life Choices Pregnancy support with locations in Loveland and Longmont
- Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountain (LFS) Parent education classes & services
- Project Self Sufficiency Educational programs for single parents and their children
- The Resource Center Reproductive health resources and support in Greeley
- Serve 6.8 Resource centers have food, clothing, financial assistance, pastoral care, budgeting helps, and employment assistance.
- Seva Community Interactive literacy & oral language activities and events for caregivers of children ages 0 to age 5
- Weld County Children and Family Services Offers a variety of services to families, children and youth
Financial Support
- Colorado PEAK Apply for Medicaid, SNAP and other benefits from the State of Colorado
- Comcast Internet Essentials Low-cost Internet access for families meeting eligibility criteria
- Compare Health Insurance Plans Resource for finding private health insurance
- Financial Planning Tools and Resources Tools for financial planning
- My Friend Ben Search and determine eligibility for financial assistance programs
- North Colorado Heath Alliance (NCHA) – My Health Connections Support accessing health insurance
- Temporary Aide for Needy Families (TANF) Assistance for families who are experiencing financial difficulties
ONline Resources
- Baby Center Pregnancy, children’s health & more
- Baby Sign Language Babies as young as 6 months old can communicate their needs without crying
- Bed Wetting Resources
Healthy Children, Continence.org - Dr. Anne Zachry Child development specialist & parenting expert
- Early Childhood Colorado State resources for early childhood
- Early Learning Colorado Provides practical tips & points of reference to help kids grow
- Grandparents Raise Grandchildren Legal, educational, and support services
- Lantern (formerly Bright by Text) Free expert parenting tips by text
- Parenting Counts Center Social-emotional learning resource site
- Parents As Teachers Parent support services
- Parents Magazine Expert advice about pregnancy, life & family time
- The PLAYbook Information and activities to prepare children to be successful when entering kindergarten. English, Spanish, Karen, Arabic, Somali
- Potty Training Resources
Kids Health, Raising Children, Autism Speaks, Potty Training Challenges, Toileting Visual Supports - Raise the Future Supporting long-term permanency and stability for children and youth in foster care
- Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS Educational media resources for children, parents, caregivers, and teachers
- The Thoughtful Parent Research-based child development resources
- Vroom Parenting tips that help you do more with your shared moments – add learning to mealtime, bathtime, bedtime, or anytime
- Zero To Three Resources for parents with children under three years of age
