Colorado Early Intervention:
Various Dates -see below

This training is for family members and other caregivers who are interested in learning more about Colorado's Early Intervention system. The training helps individuals to understand:

* What Early Intervention is and how it may benefit families in Colorado; * The steps in the Early Intervention process;
* The important role parents and caregivers have in helping your child learn and grow; and
* How Colorado’s Early Intervention system will support you as you help your child learn and grow.

While all of the dates, times and locations for this training are not final, we could not wait to start getting the word out. Here is what we know so far:

Canon City – April 1, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Evans - April 19, from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Cortez – April 30, time to be determined
Alamosa – May 1, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Westminster (North Metro Denver) - May 28 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Granby – date (May or June) and time to be determined
Denver – date (May or June) and time to be determined
Englewood – date and time to be determined

To register, go here.

For more information, call Julie Harmon at 719-531-9400, ext. 107 or jharmon@peakparent.org

Training for Parents:
March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26

5 week class for parents with children with mental health issues. 9:00-11:30 a.m., Thornton. Sponsored by NAMI. For more information, call Tammy Snow at 303-856-3835 or snowtammy@msn.com

For the Dads:
of Kids with Disabilities
FREE and On Your Schedule

The Lifelong Responsible Fatherhood Programs offers FREE parenting groups and counseling in your home or at their office.

For parenting support in being a more effective parent and improving your relationship with your kids, they offer groups on parenting a child with disabilities and Dad support groups.

For support for relationships among the grown-ups, there is help with improving communication with your partner and improving family life. They offer couples and family counseling, individual counseling, and group counseling / support.

Call for information or to schedule an appointment: (303) 573-0839, extension #4. Did we mention that it is FREE? It's FREE!

Taking Charge!:
A Five-Session Course in Advocacy and Leadership for Young Adults with Disabilities

This course is recommended for people who have participated in Person-Centered Planning (for example, a Life Building Workshop or a PATH plan) and want more information and help to move ahead with their plans. If you have not experienced Person-Centered Planning, call 800.284.0251 to request a session and be connected with a facilitator.

For more information, you can view the following brochure:

Taking Charge Brochure

Also available is an application below for signing up for the course. The brochure says that the deadline for applications is this Friday, Nov 30 but they have extended the deadline to Dec. 7:

Taking Charge Application