Colorado Shines – A Resource for Finding Early Childhood Programs

…you’re searching for just the right preschool, childcare, or other program for your child, Colorado Shines is a helpful resource. A partnership between the Colorado Department of Human Services and… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Mental Health and Crisis Services

…available for non-English speakers. The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), which administers the hotline, also offers eleven walk-in crisis centers across the state. These services are free. If you… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

…on mandatory reporting. To find out if you are in one of the professions that is required to report, see the list posted at the Colorado Department of Human Services… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Resources for Crime Victims

…the System:  A Guide for Victims and Survivors; the Colorado Dept. of Human Services’ Information for Victims and Victims’ Representatives; and Crime Victims Have Rights! from the Division of Criminal Justice. … (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

…this topic. Finally, if you or someone you know needs help but isn’t sure where to go, be sure and visit the Colorado Dept. of Human Services’ Domestic Violence Assistance… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Disabilities and Employment

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Colorado has the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, a division of the Colorado Dept. of Human Services, which works to help persons with disabilities on their path… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Child Welfare Investigation

Recently the Denver Post and 9 News commenced a large investigation of the state’s child welfare system (read the Post series here.) Currently the Colorado Dept. of Human Services (CDHS)’s… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Opioid Addiction Resources

The State of Colorado offers many resources to assist people who are struggling with opioid addiction and abuse. OpiRescue. This app, funded by the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS),… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Help is Available from Colorado Crisis Services

…of Human Services, the service has received record-breaking numbers of calls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, receiving as much as about 800 contacts per day, or around 24,000… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Help With Winter Energy Costs

…– a federally funded program administered by the Department of Human Services – helps with heating costs. Energy Outreach Colorado – receives state funding to help low-income energy consumers. Governor’s… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

New Report on Child Fatalities

On Tuesday the Colorado Department of Human Services released a report on child fatalities and maltreatment, investigating the deaths of 13 children. The report says that social worker negligence may… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Visitation Rights

Human Services, Division of Child Support Enforcement. The guide gives information about getting a parenting time order, and lists other resources available on child support issues. The guide is available… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Winter Heating Assistance

…Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) may be able to help. LEAP is a federal program to assist people with heating costs, and is administered by the Colorado Department of Human (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Holiday Stress?

…this time of year. On a more general level, the Dept. of Human Services has a Stress Management brochure. Their website also offers a tip sheet on 26 Ways to… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 227.23)

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

June has been designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.  Alzheimer’s and related dementias affect over 47 million people worldwide.  The disease has been found to be linked to genetics… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 226.25)

April 24 is Prescription Drug Take Back Day

…these are available year-round, but additional sites will be collecting on Saturday, April 24, which the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has designated as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. To… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 226.25)

Video Resources from the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind

…families in communities throughout Colorado.” One of the ways CSDB reaches out to the community is through the many video resources they offer. Some of these provide helpful information for… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 225.77)

Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Industries for the Blind

…option of working from the comfort of their homes like the home industries workers. Vending stand operators earned between $100 and $440 per month. The rehabilitation program’s purpose was to… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 222.77)

Focus on the Children

A new and improved version of the State Publications Library’s “Focus on the Children” bibliography is now available. The subject guide is a compilation of print and Internet resources that… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 222.77)

Kids Count

…geographic area (Profiles) or to compare geographic areas on a topic (Ranking, Maps, and Line Graphs). Just select “Colorado” in the Profiles by State box. Comparisons by topic and by… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 222.77)