The Resource Storeroom - Parenting  

Resources listed alphabetically with Colorado resources listed first  

indicates "Parent Recommended" links   

♦  Parent Wisdom  ♦  Where Do I Start? (PDF)  ♦  

  ♦  General Disability Resources  ♦  Specific Disability Resources  ♦   

♦  Early Childhood  ♦  Transition & Adult  ♦  Parenting  ♦  Childcare  ♦   

♦  Education & IEPs  ♦  IDEA   ♦  Advocacy & Legal Resources  ♦   

♦  Health Care & Medical Resources  ♦  Mental Health Resources  ♦   

♦  Medicaid, Waivers & SSI  ♦  Financial Planning  ♦   

♦  Equipment  & Technology  ♦  Recreation & Toys  ♦  Misc Services  ♦   

Colorado Foster Parent Association - Committed to supporting foster care of children by providing education, advocacy, and resources for Colorado foster parents.

Families First - Provides services which strengthen families and protect children from the cycle of child abuse and neglect.

 Qualistar Early Learning Calendar where parents can find trainings, workshops, and events.

Sex Offenders - Check your neighborhood by entering your zip code.

Beach Center on Families and Disability - Information on disabilities and related conditions - includes research, products, support resources, and links.

Diverse City Press Inc. produces and distributes books, etc., dealing with persons with developmental disabilities and a range of social issues.

Father's Network - Support for fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.

Kinship Care - Legal Resource Center to address needs of families headed by grandparents.

Our Kids -  A place for exceptional expression for the artistic works of parents of children with special needs.

Our-Kids - Devoted to resources for raising children with special needs.

Parent Portfolio Notebook - As a parent or family member, your qualifications don't come from  credentials and degrees.  They come from your knowledge of your child, trying to get services for your child, attending IEP meetings, facilitating your child's involvement in the community, advocating for your child, teaching others about your child's disability, attending workshops, and your quest for knowledge.  You are an expert.  The Parent Portfolio Notebook will help you describe your expertise to others.

The Sibling Support Project - National program dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.

Tools for Coping with Life's Stressors - Tools for parents of children with disabilities and special needs.