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Resource Directory
Quick guides and trusted Colorado resources for families of children, youth and adults with disabilities or special health care needs.
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Quick Resource Guides
Medicaid, Waivers & Financial Assistance
Colorado benefits for children and adults with disabilities.
Medicaid Programs for Children
- Health First Colorado (Medicaid) – apply/general info
- Children’s HCBS Waivers – list + comparison charts
- Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilitie – list + comparison charts
Medicaid Programs for Adults
Other Medical and Financial Benefits
- Family Voices Colorado -help applying/appealing for Medicaid
- Case Management Agencies (formerly CCBs) – find yours
- Program Approved Service Agency (PASA) – what it is
- Consumer-Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS)
Transportation & Paid Caregiver Options
- Non-Emergent Medical Transportation + mileage reimbursement
- Parent CNA / Personal Care Attendant through In-Home Support Services (IHSS), (if eligible)
Social Security (SSI / SSDI)
- SSI/SSDI overview + SSA links
- Help applying for SSI/SSDI
- Eight Common Myths About Social Security Benefits Video Series | Kennedy Krieger Institute
- SSI Redetermination at age 18
- Benefits counseling for SSI/SSDI beneficiaries
Financial
Education & Early Childhood
IEPs, early intervention, school supports, and employment preparation.
- PEAK Parent Center -training + technical assistance
- Show and Tell – outreach to underserved parents
- El Grupo VIDA – Hispanic/Latino parent network
- Early Intervention Colorado (0-2)
- Child Find (3-5)
- The Arc of Colorado-advocates + parent resources
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – individualized services
Legal Advocacy & Policy
P2P has partnered with several other local organizations to form The Family Coalition, which focuses on policy, advocacy and support: https://www.familycoalitionco.org/
Advocacy & Public Policy
Stay up to date on policies, rules + issues impacting the disability community and/or find ways to help affect change.
Stay Informed
Create Change
- How to participate in Legislative Hearings
- Colorado Center on Law + Policy (CCLP)
- Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC)
- State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education (SACPIE)
- Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC)
- HCPF (Medicaid / CHP + oversight)
- Mental Health Colorado Advocacy Toolkit
Mental Health, Crisis Help & Support Groups
Hotlines, prevention, general resources, and supports for families.
Immediate help
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.
Crisis Resources (immediate)
Suicide Prevention
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Colorado Chapter
- The Second Wind Fund – youth mental health treatment support
General Mental Health Resources and Organizations
- I Matter Colorado – free virtual counseling for youth
- Mental Health Colorado – toolkits and policy.
- National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Colorado – education and peer support
- Now Matters Now – groups and training
- Colorado LIFTS (Linking Individuals and Families to Services)
- The Kids Mental Health Foundation
- Colorado Behavioral Health Administration
- The Link Center – I/DD + co-occurring mental health supports
Resources for Parents of Young Children
Loss & Bereavement Support
Respite Care
Caring for a child or adult with disabilities or special healthcare needs can be exhausting. If you need a break and/or need help finding care for your child, the following organizations are a great place to start.
- Colorado Respite Coalition (Easterseals Colorado)
- Easterseals Colorado Camps and Day Programs
- Night Lights
Housing
Support for accessible and independent housing planning.
- Partners 4 Housing
- Disabled World Housing Resources
- Colorado Statewide Independent Living Council
- Colorado Housing Voucher Programs
- Inclusive Housing Coalition
If you need help with rent or utility assistance, the following may help:
- Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance
- The St. Vincent DePaul Society
- The Family Tree -rental and mortgage assistance to those at risk of homelessness in the Denver Metro area
Transition & Adult Services
Planning for adulthood, benefits, decision-making, and long-term supports.
- Free Foundational Succession Planning from The Colorado Office of Employment First
- Atlantis Community Services
- The Arc – Center for Future Planning
- Guardianship Alliance of Colorado
- Supported Decision Making – learn more
Social Security Benefits Planner - Resources for Transition-Aged Youth, Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and their Families from JFK Partners
- 7 Decision Making Options For People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities s
Support for Spanish Speakers
Important Disclaimer
Your knowledge of your child’s needs is critical to determining appropriate programs or services. At Parent to Parent we trust that you will take the time to evaluate the information provided, ask more questions if needed, and ultimately decide what is appropriate for your family situation. An opinion by posters or links contained on our resource pages or to any specific product, service, therapy or company does not constitute a recommendation by Parent to Parent of Colorado. Information/advice in this document should not be substituted for professional consultation.
