The Resource Storeroom - Parenting  

Colorado resources listed first  

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

Colorado Coalition of Adoptive Families (COCAF) - Provides information to and advocates for families at all phases of the foster-adopt/adoption/kinship process.

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

High IQ Kids: Collected Insights, Information, and Personal Stories from the Experts by Judy Fort Brenneman , et al.- A blend of personal stories and practical strategies, scholarly articles, and entertaining essays addressing the joys and challenges of raising, teaching, and understanding exceptionally gifted kids of all ages.

Jeremiah's Circles - A workable reading and educational programs for all those who have severe reading problems. Anyone of any age, who has the desire and is able to mimic words, can learn to read.

Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder - A Family Guide to Understanding & Supporting Your Sensory-Sensitive Child by Christopher Auer & Susan Blumberg (if you order this book, consider using this link). *

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.

Behavior Doctors -  Behavior experts providing effective, positive, and supportive guidance for redirecting youngsters who display problem behaviors. Offering hope and direction to schools and families seeking positive behavior change in children and youth.

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 - 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.

STOMP -  Providing support and advice to military parents caring for a family member with special medical or educational needs.

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

The International Association for Life Quality A GREAT RESOURCE FOR LIFE PLANNING. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Watch the video!