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Project Learning Tree Colorado

Colorado Project Learning Tree envisions a future where citizens of all ages understand, appreciate and responsibly care for our natural world. They strive to accomplish this by providing science-based information, experiences, materials and activities for educators to share with their learners. Professional development opportunities are available for educators from Pre-K to 12, as well as a curriculum designed by early educators and early childhood specialists: Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood.  

HealthyChildren.org

HealthyChildren,org is a parenting website backed by 66,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Information on this website comes from the nation's leading child health experts, with scientific research to support recommendations.[:es]HealthyChildren.org es un sito de web para padres respaldado por 66.000 pediatras comprometidos a lograr la salud física, mental y social óptima y el bienestar óptimo para todos los bebés, niños, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. Información sobre este sitio de internet proviene de expertos nacionales líderes sobre la salud de niños, con investigaciones científicas que apoyan las recomendaciones.  

Vroom

New science tells us that our children’s first years are when they develop the foundation for all future learning. Every time we connect with them, it’s not just their eyes that light up—it’s their brains too. In these moments, half a million neurons fire at once, taking in all the things we say and do. We can’t see it happening, but it’s all there, all at work. Vroom provides daily tools and ideas for brain building in form of an app you can download to your mobile device.  

National Black Child Development Institute

The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) is at the forefront of engaging leaders, policymakers, professionals and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact black children and their families. BCDI-Denver, the local affiliate, is a group of early childhood experts, parents and professionals who have come together to create a trusted organization that will, with support from the national office, implement programs and provide resources addressing early learning, health and wellness, family engagement and literacy. BCDI's work will engage in advocacy that focuses on achieving positive outcomes for black children and families.  

Thirty Million Words

The Thirty Million Words Initiative develops and disseminates evidence-based, parent-directed programs that encourage parents to harness the power of their words to build their children’s brains and shape their futures. 1527,1387  

Colorado Crisis Services[:es]Servicios de crisis de Colorado (Colorado Crisis Services)

The hardest part about getting help for a mental health, substance use, or emotional issue is knowing where to begin – especially when an issue reaches a crisis point. Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential, and immediate help for any mental health, substance use, or emotional concern, 24/7/365. Call 844-493-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained professional who will provide immediate support and connect you, or someone you know, to further resources. Colorado Crisis Services is also a resource for case managers and all professionals connected with the child welfare system, Division of Youth Corrections, domestic violence victim services providers, and anyone working with at-risk families. Mental health is one of the most common reasons why a child or youth involved with the child welfare system is in congregate care. A child or youth's mental health issues may be addressed at a lower level by better connecting families with the services available through Colorado Crisis Services. Help get kids the right care, at the right time, in the right place.[:es]La parte más difícil de obtener ayuda para la salud mental, el abuso de sustancias o los problemas emocionales es saber dónde iniciar; especialmente cuándo el problema llega al punto de crisis. Los Servicios de Crisis de Colorado (Colorado Crisis Services) proveen ayuda gratuita, confidencial e inmediata para cualquier inquietud de salud mental, abuso de sustancias o emocional, 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, 365 días al año. Hable al número 844-493-TALK (8255) para conversar con un profesional capacitado que le proveerá apoyo inmediato y le conectará a usted, o a alguien que usted conoce, a más recursos. Los Servicios de Crisis de Colorado también son un recurso para administradores de casos (case managers) y para todos los profesionales conectados con el sistema de asistencia social para niños (child welfare system), División de Corrección de Jóvenes (Division of Youth Corrections), proveedores de servicios para víctimas de violencia doméstica y cualquier persona que trabaja con familias en riesgo. La salud mental es una de las razones más comunes por la cual los niños o jóvenes involucrados con el sistema de asistencia social para niños se encuentran en cuidado colectivo o institucional (congregate care). Los problemas de la salud mental de un niño o de un joven se pueden tratar en un menor nivel al conectar a las familias de mejor manera con servicios disponibles mediante Servicio de Crisis de Colorado. Ayude a los niños y jóvenes obtener el cuidado correspondiente en el momento correcto, y en el lugar correcto. 1054,1028,1066  

Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS)

Rocky Mountain Human Services provides early intervention at no cost to parents or families for infants and toddlers who have developmental delays as well as resources for children and adults with developmental disabilities.[:es]Rocky Mountain Human Services provee intervención temprana sin costo para padres o familias con bebes o niños pequeños con retrasos de desarrollo, además de recursos para niños y adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo.