DCSD: Preschool Programs
Information on Colorado Shines, Classroom Sessions, Colorado Universal Preschool, Special Education, Tuition-Based Programs & Registration Fees in the Douglas County School District.
Shiloh House
Shiloh House offers nurturing, therapeutic and educational services to empower youth and families to overcome the impact of abuse, neglect, and childhood trauma. Through residential care, clinical intervention, Families First parenting classes, life skills coaching and advocacy Shiloh House meets the needs of the community while respecting the diversity of youth and families.
- Referrals & Admissions: 303-932-9599
- General Inquiries: 303-933-1393
- info@shilohhouse.net
- ffsupportline@shilohhouse.net
- https://www.shilohhouse.org/
- 6400 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123
Hope House Colorado
Hope House is metro-Denver’s only resource providing free self-sufficiency programs to parenting teen moms, including Residential, High School & GED and College & Career Programs. Additional supportive services include parenting and healthy relationships classes, an Early Learning Program, health and wellness, financial literacy, and personal growth classes as well as certified counseling, all designed to prepare them for long-term independence. Hope House relies on numerous volunteers and local business partnerships to accomplish its mission.
- 303-429-1012
- Info@HopeHouseColorado.org
- https://hopehousecolorado.org/
- 6475 Benton Street BLDG A, Arvada, CO 80003
Illuminate Colorado
An organization dedicated to preventing child maltreatment, strengthens families, communities, and organizations by building protective factors through research-based programs, training, policy work, and support networks, aiming for a Colorado where all children thrive safely and healthily. They focus on empowering adults with knowledge, connecting families to resources (like home visiting programs), improving systems (Child Welfare), and advocating for policies that support child well-being, addressing issues from early childhood through substance exposure and complex abuse cases.
- 303-413-3460
- info@illuminatecolorado.org
- https://illuminatecolorado.org/
- 951 20th Street #1860 Denver, CO 80201
Night Lights
Night Lights is a non-profit organization providing free, monthly, inclusive respite care for children with special needs and their siblings (ages 1 month to 13 years). Operating in multiple cities across the state, it offers safe, volunteer-staffed, and nurse-supported evenings (6:30–10 PM) for children, allowing parents a needed break. Because the safety of the children is paramount, we run nationwide background checks on staff and volunteers and require families to fill out annual paperwork.
- 720-819-6657
- info@nightlightskids.org
- https://nightlightskids.org
- 13009 S. Parker Rd. #373 Parker CO 80134
Parent & Family Wellness Center
We are a coordinated team of compassionate providers with specialty training in family and maternal behavioral health. From psychotherapy and reproductive psychiatry to acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, sleep support, and lactation consulting, we actively address your physical and mental health needs. We serve clients by telehealth throughout Colorado and in-person in our Boulder office.
- 303-955-6809
- info@parentfamilywellness.com
- https://parentfamilywellness.com/
- 3005 47th St Suite F1, Boulder, CO, 80301
Parent University
Presented by Aurora Partners for Thriving Youth, Parent University offers online courses with topics relevant to supporting youth. Classes are geared toward parents and trusted adults, and include Youth Substance Use, Trauma Informed Care and Mindfulness, Understanding the Juvenile Justice System, and many others.
Parents as Teachers
Parents as Teachers is a voluntary early childhood development program offering research-based curricula that help families raise children to be healthy, safe, and learning.
- 866-728-4968
- 314-432-4330
- customerservice@parentsasteachers.org
- https://parentsasteachers.org/
- 6 City Place, Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63141
Pathways to Parenthood
We believe parenthood is an opportunity for companies. Pathways to Parenthood will help you to retain and grow your talent by investing in them during critical life transitions.
Postpartum Support International
Maternity/Perinatal support group online including culturally sensitive, perinatal mood support, NICU, fetal death and more. Postpartum depression online support group.
- Text “Help” in English or Spanish to 800-944-4773
- 503-894-9453
- https://www.postpartum.net/
- 6706 SW 54th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97219-1335
Prairie Family Center
Our projects focus on fostering strong family relationships, providing educational resources, and promoting healthy lifestyles within our community. Through collaborative efforts and community engagement, we aim to build a supportive network that empowers families to lead fulfilling and enriched lives.
- 719-346-5398
- office@prairiefamilycenter.com
- https://www.prairiefamilycenter.com/
- 1040 Rose Ave. Burlington CO 80807
Thumbs Down, Speak Up (TDSU)
Thumbs Down. Speak Up. (TDSU) provides you with the tools you need to set your kids up for success before they start interacting online. With the TDSU approach, you can feel confident that your children will be armed with the skills they need to be independent and responsible.
Victor Kids Life Coaching
Help kids and teens understand and manage their emotions, learn how to communicate effectively with other and show up in the world as their authentic selves. Helping parents rediscover their inner child so they can lead their families from a place of strength and confidence.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has been at the forefront of animal rescue and protection since our founding as the first animal welfare organization in North America in 1866. We’ve led the way in fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare—ultimately transforming how Americans value and care for animals.
- 888-666-2279
- publicinformation@aspca.org
- legislation@aspca.org
- https://www.aspca.org/
- 424 E. 92nd St New York, NY 10128-6804
Animal Friends Alliance
Adoption guarantee shelter and subsidized spay/neuter clinic offering resources to keep pets in loving homes. Serving northern CO and beyond.
- 970-484-8516
- info@savinganimalstoday.org
- https://www.savinganimalstoday.org/
- Fort Collins, CO & Westminster, CO
Animal Rescue of the Rockies
ARR’s focus is on pulling at-risk dogs and cats from shelters. Rather than accepting owner surrenders, we offer the following resources to help you do everything possible to keep your pet with you, regardless of whether you’re moving, experiencing financial difficulties, or having behavior-related issues with your pet.
- 970-389-8324
- dogs@arrcolorado.org
- cats@arrcolorado.org
- https://arrcolorado.org/resources-for-pet-owners/
- 13918 E. Mississippi Ave., #60188, Aurora, CO 80012
Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare nonprofit working to end the killing of dogs and cats in shelters, operating the nation"s largest no-kill sanctuary, and leading a massive network of rescue groups and shelters to achieve a nationwide "no-kill" status by 2025. They provide adoption programs, spay/neuter services, education, advocacy, and direct support to partners through training, resources, and collaborative efforts to improve shelter operations and community support for homeless pets.
- 435-688-2327
- https://resources.bestfriends.org/
- 5001 Angel Canyon Rd Kanab, UT 84741
Canine & Conditioning Rehabilitation Group
Whether it’s physical rehabilitation, acupuncture/chiropractic, recreational swimming, or TOTAL DOG classes, CRCG offers a range of services. We are dedicated to the rehabilitation, health and fitness of dogs. Cats too! And even the occasional goat. We hope you’ll take some time to explore our website to learn about the services we offer and how we can best serve your four-legged family member.
- 303-762-7946
- info@dog-swim.com
- https://dog-swim.com/
- Broomfield, CO or Englewood, CO
Cat Care Society (CCS)
Cat Care Society is a safe and enriching place for cats on their journey to a loving home while providing shelter, medical, behavioral, adoption and community engagement services. Since being founded in 1981, CCS has provided support to thousands of cats.
- 303-239-9680
- info@catcaresociety.org
- https://catcaresociety.org
- 5787 W 6th Ave Lakewood, CO 80214
Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare
A Voice for the Humane Treatment of all Dogs. Dog Adoption Referral / Public Education / Animal Welfare Advocacy
- https://caninewelfare.org/
- P.O. Box 22978 , Denver, CO 80222