Colorado
Family Support

Our Colorado office is dedicated to raising the future for children and families working to create and maintain safe, healthy, and thriving homes and families. We provide a range of family support services designed to serve families and professionals.

Select your region below to learn about available local resources.

HOW WE SUPPORT FAMILIES

  • In Home Services

    We all need support - it takes a village to raise children! Raise the Future wants to be a part of that village for you and your family. In-home family support coaches offer varying levels of support that can range from accessing resources, providing support around family dynamics, and hands-on guidance to help caregivers implement TBRI® strategies effectively in their home.

    If you are interested in participating in In-Home Coaching, please fill out a referral form here

    Families and professionals can connect to the program here.

    Si necesita servicio en Español, visita aqui.

    For more information, contact us.

  • TBRI® Caregiver Training
    Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)® Caregiver Training includes the four modules of TBRI® training. Each is six hours in length. ALL TBRI® CLASSES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. These modules include:
    • Introduction and Overview: This initial course will focus on understanding the meaning of child behaviors, the brain chemistry of a child from a hard place, and how to help these children (and your family) heal and connect. Participants will learn tools they can put into action with their children immediately.
    • Connecting Principles: Offering an in-depth look at connection and attachment and how to help children (and your family) heal.
    • Empowering Principles: Providing an in-depth look at ways to empower your children physiologically, with sensory processing tools and information. As well as ecological strategies with self-regulation tools and ideas.
    • Correcting Principles: Providing an in-depth look at Correction and discipline techniques that are effective with children from hard places.
    See our upcoming trainings here.
    Learn more about the TBRI® model here.

  • Implementation & Connection Groups

    Implementation & Connection Groups are offered in some regions. The goal of these groups is ot ensure ongoing support, training, group coaching, and networking for families. A TBRI practitioner facilitates monthly support groups. Contact Celina Baldwin Celina.Baldwin@raisthefuture.org

  • Specialized Training Courses

    Raise the Future continues to offer training courses for families and professionals through in-person and web-based learning platforms. Training topics focus on issues related to permanency, trauma, attachment, behavioral and developmental challenges, educational needs, and more. Click here to see the on demand and recorded classes available on our website.

  • Professional Consultation

    After attending the TBRI® training series, professionals in our service area may access customized consultation. A TBRI® Practitioner will provide hands-on guidance to address challenges, clarify related case plan goals, improve staff recognition and response to trauma in children and families, and other areas as it relates to the application of TBRI® principles. We also offer monthly virtual professional consultation tailored to meet your needs.

    Register for our next Professional Consultation here.

    Submit a referral for individualized Professional Consultation here.

  • TBRI® Conversations (Video Series)

    Raise the Future has collaborated with the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) at Texas Christian University to co-create video conversations about a variety of TBRI®-related topics. These conversations employ the expertise and experiences of KPICD and Raise the Future team members to highlight and discuss TBRI® in action. The videos range from 3 to 40 minutes in length and are intended to support continued learning and implementation of TBRI® following completion of the TBRI® Caregiver Training Series. Click here to access the videos.

  • Sensory Lending Library

    The Sensory Lending Library is intended to support parents by giving time-limited access to sensory items for their children to try the tools, prior to financially investing in the item at home.

    Download a list of the available sensory tools here.

    Contact your regional TBRI® Practitioner to access the library.

  • Lending Library

    The Lending Library was created to deliver information and knowledge to parents and professionals working with children who need extra support. It's an easy-to-use format where patrons can check out up to three items at a time for up to six weeks. Postage is included to return the items free of charge. The lending library is available to residents across the country.

    For more information, please visit our website or contact us.

  • Family Support Newsletters

    Our family support team sends a monthly e-newsletter to families and professionals. View the current newsletter here.


Watch the video to learn more about how our program helps families!

Watch on YouTube
Rtf icons family support

Get Connected to Resources in Your Community!

Mile High United Way offers a multilingual and confidential service called 211. Their database contains more than 7,000 health and human resources and is updated daily to help community members meet basic needs. To reach the 211 Help Center, dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 (message and data rates apply). You can also search for resources online or live chat with one of their Resource Navigators.

GO TO THE 211 WEBSITE

Upcoming Classes

Find upcoming classes in your area.

VIEW ALL

ONE CONNECTION CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING.
A mentor. A family. A chance.
For youth in foster care, your generosity opens the door to belonging, healing, and hope.

Be the reason a young person’s future looks different.

Click to DONATE NOW!