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HCP: Information and resources for families

We provide information and resources for families of children and youth with special health care needs. HCP does not provide emergency care.
 

How will my family benefit from HCP?

Families turn to HCP for information, resources and referrals to valuable community support in their area. HCP promotes communication between families, providers and community resources by connecting children and youth to the care they need. Families may also gain a greater understanding of their child’s medical condition and coordinating their child’s health care. This can lead to a more successful and fulfilling experience at home, at school and in the community.
 

Resources for Colorado Families and Children

211 Colorado

  • 211 Colorado provides access to comprehensive community information and resources by searching the online database.

Colorado Department of Early Childhood PLAYbook 

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind

Community Centered Boards

  • Case Management Services assist a person in accessing necessary services and supports to meet his or her needs. Services include intake, eligibility determination, service plan development, arrangement for services, delivery of services, service and support coordination, monitoring, any safeguards necessary to prevent conflict of interest between case management and direct service provision, and termination and discharge from services.

CU School of Medicine Outreach Clinics

Early Intervention Colorado

  • Colorado’s Early Intervention program provides support and services to children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families from birth until the child’s third birthday. Early Intervention Colorado can help families learn ways to support and promote their child’s development within their everyday routines and activities. Visit the Early Intervention Colorado website (English and Spanish) or call 1-833-733-3734.

Facebook

A list of Facebook pages for families and providers *Please Note: CDPHE is not responsible for nor do we endorse the content on these pages.​

Family Voices Colorado

  • Family Voices Colorado is a grassroots organization run by parents of children with special healthcare needs. The support you receive is from someone who understands the many challenges of having a child with special health care needs in their life.

Meeting the Needs of ALL Families

  • Meeting the Needs of ALL Families is a PDF resource guide was compiled by the Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA) to highlight the rich diversity and unique needs of today’s families.

Parent to Parent of Colorado

Respite Navigation Guide

Respite Camp Guide

  • A year-round respite guide created by Developmental Pathways is updated seasonally and includes resources for fall, winter, and spring breaks as well as summer camps.

Thrive Center

  • The Thrive Center helps parents, caregivers, and families with training, advocacy, and resources navigation.

Transition Resources

Find resources to prepare your student for adult life.

Got Transition

  • Got Transition/Center for Health Care Transition is a cooperative agreement between the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health. Their aim is to improve transition from pediatric to adult health care through the use of new and innovative strategies for health professionals and youth and families.

Technical Assistance Adult and Community Agencies

  • Many agencies serve youth and adults with disabilities. Some offer vocational and residential services, others provide personal support or financial assistance. State agencies have services available in most local communities throughout the state, however it is important to identify locally what is available in your community.

What is Medical Genetics?

Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) Resources

Colorado Programs for Children

Colorado Programs for Children includes information on eligibility criteria, benefits and services, and how to apply for: Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-In, CHP+, waivers, services for physical, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and behavioral health services.

Community Centered Boards

  • The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing's Case Management Services assist a person in accessing necessary services and supports to meet his or her needs. Services include intake, eligibility determination, service plan development, arrangement for services, delivery of services, service and support coordination, monitoring, any safeguards necessary to prevent conflict of interest between case management and direct service provision, and termination and discharge from services.

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)

Healthy Communities Program

Medicaid Pediatric Behavioral Therapies Benefit

  • Behavioral therapy is a treatment that helps change nonadaptive behaviors. Professionals use this type of therapy to replace bad habits with good ones.

Parent as CNA

Single Entry Points

  • The Case Management Agency Directory provides case management, care planning, and makes referrals to other resources for clients with the following qualifying needs: elderly, blind and disabled, mental health, persons living with AIDS, brain injury, spinal cord injury, children with a life-limiting illness, children with a physical disability.