Resources

Updated 11/28/22.

Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting http://988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. #988Lifeline

I Matter - offers free counseling supports (up to 6 sessions) to children 4 - 18 (up to 21 if on an IEP). Most sessions are virtual but there are some in-person sessions. https://imattercolorado.org/

Referrals to other on-going services can occur if a youth needs more on-going support.

Collaborative Care Clinics with the Jefferson Center

Collaborative Care Clinics through Jefferson Center supports families and kids on their mental health journey and puts them in control and on the road to resiliency. Please share this information with families as you see fit.

Second Wind Fund

Second Wind Fund covers the cost of 12 sessions of therapy for youth ages 19 and younger who are at risk for suicide. They exist to eliminate all financial and social barriers to mental health services. This includes ALL YOUTH, regardless of ability to pay for services or insurance status (including medicaid recipients).

Now accepting parent/guardian referrals via online referral form

Expanded Mental Health Support Services Available to Jeffco Families - Coming Soon

In February 2023, Jeffco will launch a new telehealth service in support of student mental and physical health. Funded through ESSER III federal COVID relief funding, and at no cost to families, Jeffco has identified Hazel Health as its partner in extending support to families to help prepare students for success in the classroom.

More information will be available in January 2023.

Comcast Internet Essentials Program

This is a low cost internet service option. Learn more about it https://www.internetessentials.com/ .

If you need support getting or maintaining this Comcast internet service for your student(s) to access learning, please contact us at Kyffin #303.982.5760 to help connect you with possible financial support prior to signing up for the service.

Community Resources

(scroll to the bottom for Summer resources and at home activities

Action Center

• • Provides basic human needs and pathways to self sufficiency - food, clothing and shelter services. Events: school supplies, Thanksgiving dinners, Santa Shop. #303-237-7704

  • http://theactioncenterco.org/

  • Spanish Version of Action Center Information Está bien pedir ayuda y el Centro de Acción está aquí para facilitarle el acceso a los servicios que necesita.

ADDitude: Inside the ADHD Mind

• • A wide variety of information related to ADHD

  • https://www.additudemag.com/

Artic Area Resources - information and links to resources by Jeffco's Articulation Areas

Camp Comfort

• • Camp Comfort is a weekend camp offered twice each summer by Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice to address the special needs of grieving children ages 6 to 12

  • http://www.mtevans.org/camp-comfort/

Camp Erin

• • A weekend camp where children 6-17 experience fun camp activities combined with grief education and support related to the death of a significant person in the child's life.

  • https://moyerfoundation.org/camps-programs/camp-erin/

Child Care Assistance

• • #303-271-4484

Find Childcare, preschool and school-age programs near you!

• • Jeffco Families is a support for Jeffco families in locating child care supports.

• https://find.jeffcofamiliescolorado.org/

Child Find

• • "Child Find is part of Colorado's system for identifying children suspected of having a delay in development. If a young child is not meeting typical developmental milestones, or someone is concerned about the child’s growth or learning, child find teams will evaluate how the child plays, learns, speaks, behaves and moves. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if there is a significant delay or if there is a need for early intervention or special education services. Evaluations conducted by Child Find teams are at no cost to parents. Children who are not yet in Kindergarten may be referred at any time when a family member, doctor or child care provider has a concern about their development."

  • http://www.cde.state.co.us/early/childfind

Children's Hospital

• • (usually a long wait list) The Children's Hospital provides comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents in the areas of mental health, hearing, speech, learning, neurological and medical. If your concerns revolve around developmental, behavioral, learning, autism, or other mental health concerns, let them know you want an Evaluation with the Developmental Pediatrics Department.

  • www.thechildrenshospital.org phone number: 720-777-6630

Child Mind Organization

• • Provides information on many different topics such as anxiety and ADHD

  • https://childmind.org/

CHP+: Colorado Health Plan Plus

• • A public low-cost health insurance for certain children and pregnant women. It is for people who earn too much to qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), but not enough to pay for private health insurance.

  • https://www.colorado.gov/hcpf/child-health-plan-plus

Colorado's Affordable Residential Energy Program (CARE)

• • With no cost to participants if you are eligible (see website for eligibility), CARE is committed to increasing comfort, creating a safer living environment, and lowering energy bills for income-qualified Coloradans.

  • http://www.energyoutreach.org/get-help/care

Colorado Crisis Services

• • Provides support 24/7/365 by phone, text, or at one of their many walk in locations.

  • http://coloradocrisisservices.org/ phone number: 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK” to 38255

Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented

• • Information and resources for families of Gifted and Talented Students

  • https://www.coloradogifted.org

  • testing and counseling information at https://www.coloradogifted.org/resources/gt-testing-and-counseling/

Colorado Parent: Colorado's Go To Parenting Guide

• • A website and magazines dedicated to everything regarding your family, kids, activities, camps, research, things to do around town,education articles, etc.

  • http://www.coloradoparent.com/

Colorado Peak

• • Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK) is the flagship tool that allows families to apply for public assistance benefits such as medical, food, cash, and early childhood assistance.

  • https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/

Communication - Selective Mutism Association

• • https://www.selectivemutism.org/

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)

• • Energy Outreach has an emergency home furnace repair program for qualifying low-income Coloradans.

  • http://www.energyoutreach.org/what-we-do/home-furnace-repair-programs

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC)

• • DDRC provides opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families to fully participate in their community. They do this by providing resource coordination, direct services and connects people to the services they need. They support the families and help people with disabilities with vocational services, living independently, early childhood intervention, mental health and behavioral services, and so much more

  • http://services.ddrcco.com/

Divorce & children resource

• • Webinar about divorce and children

  • https://go.harrisfamilylaw.com/webmail/701363/160317581/fc3a1f1e1b32ef3a5b2a44697dcf0ee69930daf445ced93ba52c7b86780fb2eb

Families First

• • Provides education and family supports

• http://www.familiesfirstcolorado.org/current_classes.html phone number: 877-695-7996

Family Tree

• • Located in Wheat Ridge, the Family Tree serves children and adolescents who have been abused or neglected and are not safe in their homes, as well as homeless youth on the streets or who have run away from home. They also support youth who are at risk of being removed from their homes due to behavioral problems. They help stabilize families and help families who are caring for children of other family members (who are not their biological children). Offers many programs and services including a safe shelter for women in crisis (domestic violence), legal advocacy programs, parenting support, and counseling. #303-467-2604

  • www.thefamilytree.org/

Gifted & Talented (Jeffco Public Schools)

• • Information and resouces related to supporting gifted & talented students and families.

GLSEN

• • GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.

  • https://www.glsen.org/

Jefferson Center

• • Child, Youth & Family Services: "Jefferson Center offers a full range of services and resources to support the mental health of children, youth and families. Our staff is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of each family and builds a treatment plan around the family’s natural strengths and support system." (https://www.jcmh.org/services/child-and-family-services/ )

  • https://www.jcmh.org/ phone number: 303-425-0300

Jefferson Center Navigation

• • Assistance applying for benefits such as Medicaid. Information and referrals to community resources.

  • https://jcmh.org/library/ phone number: 303.432.5130

Jefferson County Association for Gifted Children (JAGC)

• • JAGC is a nonprofit group providing leadership and support to families and educators of advanced learners in Jefferson County, Colorado.

  • https://jeffcogifted.org

Jefferson County Juvenile Assessment Center

• #720-497-7799

Jeffco Families Colorado

• • resource for local parents with children ages 0-8, created to help parents and guardians support early childhood social-emotional health and development at every age.

  • https://jeffcofamiliescolorado.org/

Jeffco Family Resources Page

• A resource for academic, health & wellness, assistance resources, and enrichment activities.

• https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/restart_jeffco/family_resources

Jeffco Suicide Prevention

Jefferson County Public Health

• • has information on many different resources in Jefferson County to meet different needs

  • https://www.jeffco.us/4019/Jeffco-Community-Resources

Judi's House

• • Grief support for children and their families

  • Three Tasks of Grieving - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F9a_RIa4JG0ep5OZRtUTxWFO_YiuuJgL/view?usp=sharing

  • https://www.judishouse.org/

LEAP (Energy Assistance)

• • LEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.

  • https://sites.google.com/a/state.co.us/cdhs-leap/

Love and Logic

• • Parent support in raising responsible, kind children.

  • https://www.loveandlogic.com/

Meditation with Children Resource

• • Calm provides meditation resources for adults & children. https://www.calm.com/

  • Green Child Magazine shares free meditation scripts to use with children. https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/free-meditation-guided-relaxation-scripts-kids/

Mental Health List of Resources

• • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xykJzT6TV2mBvmgQgg-1OWBiFtWVpNsHIpsDKoR38Qw/edit?usp=sharing

National Center for Learning Disabilities

• • Online resource for parents of children with learning and attention issues

  • https://www.ncld.org/

National Parent Hotline

• • Emotional support 24/7 when parenting is overwhelming

  • http://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/ phone number: 1-855-427-2736

Psychology Today

• • Tool to help you find therapists in your area, etc.

  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

United Way

• medical & housing

• # 211

Rocky Mountain Autism Center

• • Working solely with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities and their families. Also provides assessments, programs, interventions, and consultation.

  • http://www.rockymountainautismcenter.com/

Rocky Mountain Crisis Services

• • A comprehensive database of programs

  • www.metrocrisisservices.org or phone number: 1-844-493-8255

Second Wind

• • Second Wind matches children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, we pay for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of our specialized network providers.

  • http://www.thesecondwindfund.org/

SENG

• • SENG is a nonprofit organization that empowers families and communities to guide gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

  • https://www.sengifted.org/

Suicide Hotline

• • Phone Number: 1.800.273.TALK (8255)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• • Children with disabilities who medically qualify as disabled through the Social Security Administration can receive a monthly Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, disability payment. SSI is a need-based program available to families with low income and assets.

  • https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/apply-child.html

Didn't find what you need? Contact Kyffin's SEL team or try these resource lists:

• • Jeffco Family Resource Packet

  • https://jeffcolibrary.org/community-resources/

  • https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/programs/diversity_inclusion/community_and_family_connections/community_and_family_connections_resources

  • https://www.jeffco.us/4019/Jeffco-Community-Resources

  • https://www.mothercabrinishrine.org/about-us/resources

Summer 2020 Resources

Camps, Activities & Programs

BluePrint4SummerCO - resources for fun & learning by interest areas

Center for Bright Kids - Center for Bright Kids summer program

Colorado Child Care - information from Colorado government

Colorado Summer Camps Guide

COVID Childcare in Colorado

(JAGC) Colorado Summer Programs - summer programs created by Jefferson County Association of Gifted Children; programs may apply to both gifted and non-gifted students

Foothills Rec Center - Camps

Forty Virtual Camps

Jeffco Summer Enrichment activities - different activities to reinforce and enrich different academic areas

National Association for Gifted Child Summer Ideas

Summer Camps and Activities 2020 - a list of summer camps and activities created by Jefferson Center

Summer Choice Board Elementary.pdf - Summer activities created by Jeffco

Summer Reading Programs with Jeffco Library

Girls on the Run Program with at home activities

At Home Fun, Ideas, & Resources

100 Summer Fun Ideas for Families

Choose Your Own Adventure Mental Health Guide

Extensive List of Resources and Ideas for Families

Family Resource List- a long list with links for academics, social emotional, and fun activities & ideas that families can do from home

Free Online Learning Resources

GoNoodle for Summer Fun - songs, movement, mindfulness, & activities

Healthy Learning at Home - tips from Jeffco for supporting successful learning at home

Mindful Morning - a mindful morning visual and deep breathing link

Parent Guide to Resilience

Restorative Justice at Home (Jeffco Public Schools)

Summer Social Emotional Learning Activities (Kyffiin) - includes short, fun videos explaining each SEL area, resources for more information, and ideas of fun, at home activities that build these skills

Ten Positive Behavior Support Strategies to Support Families at Home - Behavior Support Strategies

Tips & Tricks to Survive Remote Learning (Jeffco) - Includes parent resources & exercise & cooking activities