Additional Resources

Click on the title for a list of community resources for families and children.

Basic Needs:

    • Growing Home provides an array of services for families including housing for the homeless, parenting groups, and life skills classes. In addition, they also have a food pantry, medical van, and a children’s clothing bank. Visit website for more information: http://www.growinghome.org/

 

Mental/Behavioral Health:

 

Other types of Therapy Providers:

  • Children Matter – Speech, language, and occupational therapy for children birth-18 years of age. They accept Medicaid, CHP+, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Clinics in Thornton and Brighton – http://www.childrenmatterco.com/
  • Children’s Therapy Services of Colorado – a team of therapists that specialize in developmental intervention, behavior and social/emotional challenges, and speech therapy – http://www.childrenstherapyco.com/
  • Oliver Behavioral Consultants – speech-language, occupational, and behavior therapy for children of all ages – http://oliver-bc.com/
  • Amazing Care – Pediatric Outpatient Therapy – practice that offers speech/language services, feeding therapy, meantal health, occupational and physical therapy – https://amazingcareoutpatient.com/
  • Rocky Mountain Kid Therapy – Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Accept Medicaid and CHP+. Clinics in Thornton, Brighton, and Northglenn – http://www.rockymountainkidtherapy.com/
  • Care Options for Kids – speech, physical, and occupational therapy, as well as pediatric nursing services. Contact to learn more about insurance coverage – https://careoptionsforkids.com/

 

Oral Health:

Below are some family-friendly pediatric dental clinics that we are aware of:

  • Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND): dental care for children up to the age of 18 whose families are considered low-income. Accepts Medicaid and CHP+. kindsmiles.org
    • 4201 East 72nd Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022; 303-439-5961
  • Ridgeview Pediatric Dentistry: dental care for infants, children, young adults, and those with special needs. Accepts Medicaid and CHP+. ridgeviewkids.com
    • 14697 Delaware Street, #210, Westminster, Colorado 80023; 303-650-0310
  • Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s Hospital Colorado: provide routine dental care as well as address more complex oral health needs. Urgent and walk-in dental care. Accepts Medicaid, CHP+, and uninsured. https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/dental/
    • 1575 Wheeling Street, Aurora, Colorado 80045; 720-777-6788
  • Adventure Dental, Vision, and Orthodontics: dental, vision, and orthodontic care for children. Accepts Medicaid and CHP+. www.adventuredental.com
    • 1407 West 84th Avenue, Suite 8, Denver, Colorado 80260; 720-214-4746;
  • Treasured Teeth: pediatric dentistry. Accepts Medicaid and CHP+. https://www.treasuredteeth.com/
    • 9880 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229; 303-857-5540
    • 18335 East 103rd Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022; 303-536-3837

For a more comprehensive list of dental clinics, try using one of the following links:

Questions to Ask When Looking for a Dental Clinic: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dental-office-questions.pdf

  • Caregivers may also want to consider asking the following questions:
    • Do you see 1-year-olds?
    • What happens in the case of a dental emergency? Do you offer same-day visits?
    • What are your payment policies?

Information about oral/dental health:

Dental Health Games and Activities for Kids:

Dental Health Curriculum/Materials for Early Learning Providers

 

Support Groups and Parent Groups:

 

Home Visitation Programs:

For information about Home Visitation Programs, visit the Family Services and Education page: https://www.ecpac.org/parents-families/family-services-education/

 

Child Care:

 

Children’s Activities:

 

Caregiver Activities & Workshops:

 

Disabilities Services and Respite Care:

 

Nutrition & Healthy Living:

 

Additional Resources:

 

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