Follow the links below to learn more about resources to support parenting skills.
In-person Courses and Support Groups
Archway Communities
Provides programming that focuses on children of all ages; focuses on child development, effective parenting, and how to effectively address teenage behavior issues.
Fatherhood and Parenthood Program – City of Denver
Empowers men and women to grow as parents, as they are supported to be the role models they want to be to their children; the program helps parents gain the skills and support they need to “be there” for their children.
Parenting Classes – Families First
Parent Education classes are fee-based and instructor-led. General cost range from $60 – $75 per individual and $90 – $100 per couple, based on your class selection. Pre-registration and prepayment are required. Certificates are issued upon completion of each class.
Family Support – Shilo House
Provides services to clients in their homes or in other community settings; services are based directly on the needs of the individual family determined by initial assessment.
TYES
In-person support groups for parents of transgender children in Denver & Boulder. Help families connect to medical, mental health, educational & other trans competent resources.
Gender Spectrum
Support groups and education programs that provide parents, caregivers, and family members information and advice on gender, children, young people, and raising gender-expansive children.
Online Resources and Directories
Parenting Articles from Children’s Hospital Colorado Experts
A series of articles including “How to Connect with Your Kids,” tips on how to talk about your children about substance abuse, how to support children during a mental health crisis, and more.
Article on How to Have Hard Conversations
They provide programming that focuses on children of all ages. Archway partners with The Spring Institute to provide a Ready Tots class that focuses on child development and effective parenting. They also provide instruction regarding how to effectively address teenage behavior issues.
Family Support Programs – Colorado Department of Early Childhood
A directory of several resources provided by the state of Colorado, including help finding childcare and parenting classes.
Love and Logic
Promotes loving, yet powerful tools for parenting children of all ages; provides practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children.
Understood
Provides parenting tips to help kids with ADHD and learning disabilities follow directions and improve behavior. Explains simple, practical parenting strategies vetted by experts.
CDC: Essentials for Parenting Teens
Free online resource for parents and caregivers of youth between the ages of 11 and 17. Identify the best approaches to parenting teens through articles, videos, and activities parents and caregivers can use.
Sesame for Families
Printables, videos, and more on evverything you need to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
Center for Parent and Teen Communication
Online resources for parents and guardians around teen growth and development, communication strategies, health and prevention, and building character.
Discipline at Different Ages Online Resource
Understanding effective and gentle ways to disciple children at different ages and stages.
Forward Together
Online resources to help parents and guardians build a better with relationship with their teen. Advice and stories surrounding building relationships, supporting different identities, and navigating mental health concerns.
Parenting Support Resources in Jefferson County
A list of parenting support workshops, resources and opportunities available in Jefferson County, CO.
Wee Cycle
WeeCycle collects new and gently used baby gear. WeeCycle distributes essential baby gear; diapers, wipes, baby food and formula at their Mobile Baby Essentials distributions held several times a week throughout the Denver metro area and beyond. Additionally you can find additional resources through their website.
