QUICK TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS
We've simplified Fundamentals registration for all new workers!
Introducing CWTS Connection!
Fatherhood Engagement
Caregivers, how do you approach race and culture with the kids in your care?
What’s grief got to do with it? EVERYTHING!
Find acceptance and validation at the Foster Parent Learning Exchange!
QUICK TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS
Quick Tips for Caregivers

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Caregiver. A giver of care. Either way you express it, people who find themselves raising children and youth very often experience elevated feelings of love, family, and togetherness. And being a caregiver can deepen your experiences of community and purpose; it is a meaningful opportunity to extend your love, your parenting skills, and your family.

We've simplified Fundamentals registration for all new workers!
We've simplified Fundamentals registration for all new workers!

New caseworkers and hotline workers, read about the changes and streamlined steps!

New caseworkers and hotline workers, read about the changes and streamlined steps!

Introducing CWTS Connection!
Introducing the CWTS Connection Newsletter!

Welcome to the CWTS Connection Newsletter. Whether you are a child welfare professional or a resource caregiver, you'll find information here at your fingertips. Discover learning experiences, tools, and tips to lead with intention and direction! We are so glad you are here!

Welcome to the CWTS Connection Newsletter. Whether you are a child welfare professional or a resource caregiver, you'll find information here at your fingertips. Discover learning experiences, tools, and tips to lead with intention and direction! We are so glad you are here!

Fatherhood Engagement
Fatherhood Engagement Resources

Father engagement is a critical component of Child Welfare work in Colorado. Not only is engaging fathers required by rule, but research demonstrates that it can promote positive case and family outcomes, including an increased likelihood of reunification and a decreased length of stay in foster care. There has been a significant amount of work put into creating and sharing tips, tricks, and evidence-based practices for engaging fathers across Colorado and the US, which this website seeks to compile, organize, and make as accessible as possible.

Father engagement is a critical component of Child Welfare work in Colorado. Not only is engaging fathers required by rule, but research demonstrates that it can promote positive case and family outcomes, including an increased likelihood of reunification and a decreased length of stay in foster care. There has been a significant amount of work put into creating and sharing tips, tricks, and evidence-based practices for engaging fathers across Colorado and the US, which this website seeks to compile, organize, and make as accessible as possible.

Caregivers, how do you approach race and culture with the kids in your care?
Caregivers, how do you approach race and culture with the kids in your care?

If you’re not giving it a second thought, or if it feels too tricky to talk about, it may be impacting their well-being and sense of self. Join CULTURAL INCLUSIVITY FOR CAREGIVERS to start thinking about racial and cultural differences between a child/youth and yourself.

If you’re not giving it a second thought, or if it feels too tricky to talk about, it may be impacting their well-being and sense of self. Join CULTURAL INCLUSIVITY FOR CAREGIVERS to start thinking about racial and cultural differences between a child/youth and yourself.

What’s grief got to do with it? EVERYTHING!
What’s grief got to do with it? EVERYTHING!

Loss is naturally expressed as grief, and our children and youth in care experience many losses. When the normal and healthy experience of grieving is interrupted, it can take the form of behavior that caregivers find confusing and difficult to manage. Take the course NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF GRIEF to deeply understand loss and grief and how to support your child’s natural grieving process.

Loss is naturally expressed as grief, and our children and youth in care experience many losses. When the normal and healthy experience of grieving is interrupted, it can take the form of behavior that caregivers find confusing and difficult to manage. Take the course NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF GRIEF to deeply understand loss and grief and how to support your child’s natural grieving process.

Find acceptance and validation at the Foster Parent Learning Exchange!
Find acceptance and validation at the Foster Parent Learning Exchange!

Resource parents, these weekly topic-based sessions will grow your parenting insights and skills and connect you at a deep level with other caregivers who can relate to your fostering experiences. Join us to create a healthy circle of support! Click here for topics and sessions.

Resource parents, these weekly topic-based sessions will grow your parenting insights and skills and connect you at a deep level with other caregivers who can relate to your fostering experiences. Join us to create a healthy circle of support! Click here for topics and sessions.

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Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for our learning community and the children, youth, and families they serve.

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Youth Services

Resources to help as you serve the youth of Colorado

Family First

Resources to better understand and implement the Family First Prevention Services Act (Family First)

Trails Resources

Resources to learn and use the Colorado Trails Data System

Foster, Kin & Adoptive Family

Resources for Colorado's Foster, Kid and Adoptive family community

Public Training

Training for the general public including web based training for: Mandatory Reporters, Substance Exposed Newborns, and SEXting