AGENCIES SERVED:
The children served by the members of Realities For Children are provided for through recognized ‘Affiliate Agencies’. Providing services through these 18 agencies helps to ensure that the children receiving assistance are indeed abused and at-risk youth and that all other resources have been exhausted. |
Which local children's agencies do we serve?
Realities For Children provides support in the form of our Four Core Services including Emergency Funding to children in need through approved Affiliate Agencies in Larimer County. To be an RFC Affiliate Youth Agency they must:
· Be a nonprofit, 501c3 tax-exempt human services organization
· The child in need is abused, neglected or at risk of being abused.
· The child must reside or receive assistance in Larimer County
· All other funding resources such as Medicaid, Victims Compensation, etc. must be exhausted and there are no other funds available.
· Requests must be approved and submitted by the Executive Director or other appointed agency representative for priority of need.
· Demonstrate the principle of Realities For Children toward collaborative and cooperative efforts with Realities for Children and other area agencies that serve abused and at-risk children locally for best continuum of services
In the case of emergency funding, this pre-screening process with each agency allows for expedited service when funds and support is needed most. Realities For Children Charities is not only able to approve funds requests within 60 minutes but, when necessary, have grants distributed in that same emergency timeline.
So, in addition to providing emergency services county wide to the entire demographic of abused and at-risk children when there are no other funding resources available, Realities For Children works to establish a strong collaborative network of Agencies dedicated to providing the most fluid and cohesive continuum of service to the children they serve.
The Affiliate Agencies recognized below are to be commended for this proactive effort to communicate and work together for the greater good of those in need. Read their testimonials below.
2012 Realities For Children Affiliate Agencies
Adoption Dreams Come True Adoption Dreams Come True is a private, non profit 501(c) 3 adoption agency licensed by the State of Colorado. The agency offers an Adoptive Parent Program, Birth Parent Program and Volunteer Opportunities. The main office is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a staff of trained counselors who work throughout the state. The agency offers free options and relinquishment counseling to all birth parents. For adoptive parents, the agency offers a sliding fee scale. Alternatives to ViolenceAlternatives to Violence is committed to intervention in, education about, and prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes through counseling, advocacy, outreach and transitional housing. CASA of Larimer CountyCASA, Inc. is a non-profit, tax exempt (501)c(3) organization that recruits and trains volunteers to work as Court Appointed Special Advocates These volunteers are appointed by the Juvenile Judge, Eighth Judicial District, to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children within our court system. Child Advocacy CenterThe Child Advocacy Center’s mission is to reduce trauma to children and their families through a comprehensive response to child abuse. Our vision is to eliminate child abuse through prevention and education. Where we cannot, all victims will receive comprehensive and compassionate services from an effective team of professionals. ChildSafe Counseling CenterChildSafe is the only nonprofit in northern Colorado that provides comprehensive treatment to victims of child sexual abuse and their non-offending family members, and the only program that offers them group therapy. We don't discriminate, and we don't turn families away because they lack financial resources. Foster & Adoptive Families of Larimer CountyThe purpose of Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County shall be to promote and improve the welfare of children, with special interest to foster, kinship, guardianship and adoptive children in Larimer County, Colorado. Harmony HouseHarmony House is a family visitation center where supervised visitations and exchanges (custody/divorce) can occur within a warm, homelike atmosphere. Under the supervision of trained volunteers, families can maintain their attachments. Harmony House has two facilities, one in Fort Collins, one in Loveland, both in vintage red brick farmhouses. Fort Collins Harmony House is located at 3105 East Harmony Road, across from the Hewlett-Packard plant. Loveland Harmony House is housed at 1006 North Lincoln Avenue. Hearts & Horses Riding CenterHearts & Horses, a non-profit therapeutic riding facility nestled in the foothills of Northern Colorado, has been changing lives for people with disabilities since 1997. In addition to our work with handicapped individuals we offer Equine Assisted Learning programs for at-risk youth. Larimer County Department of Human ServicesThe Department of Human Services provides services which assist individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and social well being. Services can include financial assistance for shelter, food and medical care. Services are provided either directly by department personnel, and/or through collaborations or contracts with other community agencies. Lutheran Family ServicesLutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is a faith based, non-profit human service agency helping children and families during their most challenging times. We have been committed to serving all people, regardless of race, religion, gender or age since 1948. Partners Mentoring YouthTo fill a need for youth mentoring programs in the area, Larimer County Partners was established in 1978 through the effort of the Mayor's office, Eighth Judicial District Attorney, local businesses and concerned citizens. The goal was to provide one-to-one mentors for "at-risk" youth. In July 2010, we expanded our mentoring program to Weld County and Partners now has offices in Fort Collins, Greeley and Estes Park to better serve youth throughout northern Colorado. Click here for more of our history.Reflections For YouthReflections for Youth is a non-profit, community-based treatment center for teens (11-18) and families in crisis with the goals of family reunification whenever possible, emotional balance, effective relationships, academic success, and civic responsibility. We operate two residential facilities in Northern Colorado, two state-certified schools, and a growing home-based family intervention program all supported by licensed clinicians.The Center For Family OutreachThe Center is a non-profit agency that offers education, intervention and support for families who are challenged by the adolescent years. We focus on creating programs and support systems to help youth and families sustain long term, positive changes within the family unit.The Jacob CenterThe Jacob Center provides foster care placement and support to families in need.The Matthews HouseThe Matthews House is a 501(c)3 organization that serves at-risk youth ages 16-21 that lack significant family support in their lives. We work to create opportunities for positive life change for these youth as they make the transition to living on their own. The Namaqua CenterFamily Support Services provide innovative, effective services to assist youth and their families in developing and maintaining stability and healthy levels of functioning. The interventions are based on the unique needs of the individual youth and his/her family and may involve one-on-one youth coaching, parental support and community based respite. Family Support Services are designed to help children successfully remain at home in their local community.Turning PointCounseling services for whole families fighting substance abuse and other challenges.
Realities For Children's Affiliate Agency Testimonials
“On behalf of the Larimer County Department of Human Services, I would like to extend my greatest appreciation to the members of Realities For Children. Every day, in our community, children are identified as being in harm’s way due to the neglect and abuse they are subjected to. It takes a community, not a single agency, to develop solutions to help kids. Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect our most vulnerable citizens." ~ Angela Mead, Larimer County Department of Human Services - Deputy Division Manager "The year round support we receive from Realities For Children has been instrumental in helping Partners Mentoring Youth exceed the number of youth we serve and supports our ongoing strategy to be the premier mentoring agency in Northern Colorado. We could not have accomplished these goals without the support of Realities (for Children)."~Chris Imsland, Partners Mentoring Youth - Executive Director “Realities For Children, thank you for helping us provide a child-friendly environment designed to meet abused children’s needs for warmth, support and protection during investigations and treatment. Realities For Children’s faithful support has meant a great deal to the 4,694 children and their families seen at the Center since our beginning in January 1997.” ~ Laura Hunt, Larimer County Child Advocacy Center – Executive Director"A community is only as good as it's stewards. We are extremely fortunate to have Realities for Children as caring, compassionate, dedicated stewards in our community. They provide financial support to many agencies each year, including ChildSafe. In turn, thousands of children and families are able to receive the help they want, need and deserve. We are all the better for the existence of Realities For Children."~Jane Bradley, ChildSafe - Executive Director“Realities For Children plays a valuable role in our mission to assist young victims of domestic violence. We call on them frequently to assist children who need food, clothing or transportation. Realities For Children is an integral part of our services, and we greatly appreciate their support!”~Rosemarie S. Fritz, Alternatives to Violence - Former Executive Director
Without the help of the business community, through Realities For Children, many young lives would not experience the help they need to start on a new pathway for positive change. In working with youth over time, it is very apparent to me that youth in conflict do not change because of programs, they change because of people. Neglect and abuse entered into the lives of these youth by people. People who most likley experienced neglect and abuse in their lives. So then, how does this cycle stop? Through people—people willing to touch another person’s life with love, mercy and grace. Frederick Buechner is quoted as saying, “The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn another, until who knows where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt.” Thanks to all the businesses in our community for starting the trembling.” ~Jim Barclay, President, Lutheran Family Services "Realities For Children has impacted Alternative to Violence and the families we serve in so many incredible ways. The Emergency Fund helps children during painful times of need. Most recently, ATV had a 64% increase in the Child & Adolescent Program creating a waiting list of 32 children. With Realities generous support we were able to clear the waiting list in 6 weeks. Thank you Realities, on behalf of the children."~Lynda Nielsen, Alternative to Violence - Executive Director"Lutheran Family Services of Colorado greatly appreciates our longstanding service partnership with Realities For Children. Countless children and families served through our foster care programs, adoption services, family education programs and disaster response services have been strengthened their generosity and concern for the vulnerable. Businesses Members of Realities For Children are truly a blessing to this community!
~Jim Barclay, President, Lutheran Family Services"The support our agency receives from Realities For Children is an integral part of acheiving our mission in Northern Colorado. That extra support makes our fundraising events and special events for the foster children truly special." ~Julie Witkowski, Larimer County Foster Care - Program Director
“Realities For Children and their participating business members take pride in our community and value children and families. Larimer County Child, Youth and Family Services is excited to partner with Realities For Children to broaden public awareness regarding child abuse, neglect and the need for foster and kinship families, who open their hearts and homes to children whose families are in need.”~Ruben Guerrero, Department of Human Services, Children, Youth & Family Division
“The strong support, given to The Family Center/La Familia by Realities For Children and its business member partnerships, enables us to support local at-risk youth with programs – based on the specific needs in our community. Realities For Children’s financial backing allows us not to worry as to how we will fund these valuable services.” ~Alan Cohen, The Family Center/La Familia – Executive Director
“When you have nowhere else to turn, Realities For Children is there.”
~Barbara Baldovin, The Jacob Center – Foster Care Coordinator
“CASA of Larimer County and its Harmony House Visitation Centers found 2007 to be a year of great growth, and thanks in-part to the support of Realities For Children Business Members, who are so generous to the youth of our community, we were able to reach 167 children, and the Harmony Houses were able to expand their hours to better serve 494 children. We could not do it without you all!”
~Lynn Oesterle-Zollner, CASA of Larimer County – Executive Director
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