Parent Resources
Resource: Early Childhood Council of Larimer County
Early Childhood Council of Larimer County (ECCLC) is an independent nonprofit organization that rallies support, resources, and awareness to ensure every young child in our community has quality early childhood experiences so they thrive from day one.
We work tirelessly and strategically together with everyone important in a young child’s life, from parents to teachers, and from physicians to psychologists, to equitably modernize and prioritize early childhood experiences. We provide expert coaching and consultation, build leadership capacity, incubate innovative ideas, spearhead community collaboration, advocate for policies and funding, and design and pilot programs.
Resource: Early Intervention – Colorado
For children who qualify for EI Colorado services, the program will look different depending on the child's needs and the family's goals. These services can include speech-language support, physical or occupational therapy, assistive technology, and more.
With EI Colorado services, families never have to be alone in addressing a young child's developmental delays or disabilities. EI Colorado services offer a supportive team that helps families get the services their child needs. There is no cost to families for children who are eligible for the EI evaluation or EI services.
Health and Wellness Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics:American Academy of Pediatrics - Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
The Youth Clinic - https://youthclinic.com/
Center of Excellence: Center of Excellence for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation - Basics
Mental Health: The Willow Collective www.willowcollectivefoco.com
CO4Kids: CO4Kids - Colorado Thriving Families Frameword
Colorado Department of Health:Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - CO Oral Health
Able Kids Foundation - https://www.ablekidsfoundation.org/capd-testing-diagnosis
Other Resources from the City of Fort Collins - https://www.larimer.gov/community-resources
KidsCare Home Health www.kidscarehomehealth.com
Kidcare provides speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy services in home
2-1-1 Colorado: www.211colorado.org
211 is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state. No matter where you live in Colorado, you can find information about resources in your local community
Acting Early Gives Children a Strong Foundation to Thrive
All toddlers and children need support for their development so they can get off to a strong start. Some children need extra support during the important early years.
The brains of toddlers and children are growing and developing fast! For that reason, it is much easier for young children to learn new skills than it is for older children.
When delays in a child's learning or development are identified early in life and children receive support, they have the best chance to catch up and/or to make significant progress in their development.
