Family Services & Education

FAMILY SERVICES AND EDUCATION

PARENTING IS PART NATURAL AND PART LEARNED

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Home Visitation Programs

Parenting isn’t always easy and all families need support to raises happy, healthy kids. Adams County has many no-cost programs that may be available to you – your child’s first and most important teacher.

Whether in your home, or somewhere else in your community, these programs work alongside you so your child is healthy and ready for kindergarten!

  • Nurse Family Partnership (NFP): Are you pregnant with your first baby? Free personal nurses through NFP can provide resources, help in accessing services, and parenting support through the child’s second birthday. For more information contact Kimberly / 720-295-1355.
  • Nurse Support Program (NSP): The Nurse Support Program is a nurse home visitation program for families that live in Adams County. The nurses visit in the home to help families with parenting and health questions, finding resources to reach employment and financial goals, have a healthy pregnancy, improve the health of their children, and to find community resources. Contact Mary Doran at 303-815-0046 / mdoran@adcogov.org
  • Parents as Teachers (PAT) – home-based parent program for families with children from prenatal to kindergarten. Trained parent educators partner with families to promote school readiness, discuss parenting strategies, and support family well-being.

Classes and Workshops for Parents and Caregivers

Support Groups

  • Friends & Family Support Group – a group of families, friends, and individuals whose lives are touched by mental illness. Meets on the last Wednesday of every month from 7:00-9:00PM. Call 303-853-3770 or email Sheryl Bain at s.bain60@gmail.com for more information.
  • Families First At Shiloh House – Support Group for Parents and Caregivers (English & Spanish groups, children’s group offered at participating locations).
  • Uniquely Ours – A Support Group for Families who have Children with Special Needs. Email

Keeping Kids Safe

Circle of Parents Groups– weekly peer-to-peer group for parents in substance use recovery.

Keeping kids safe while using substances – 3 things to consider

Substance use and parenting don’t mix – tips for making a plan

Detox, Inpatient, and Outpatient Treatment Options

Smart Choices, Safe Kids” – This program is intended to support families and empower communities to keep all kids safe.