A Coalition as Unique as the Families we Serve
We Are
Five grassroots organizations uniting for Colorado families with disabilities and special healthcare needs, as your trusted source in policy, advocacy, and resources. This website makes advocacy accessible by giving legislators direct access to families' perspectives and allowing parents to quickly understand how legislation impacts them and what action to take.
Who We Are
Watch a brief video about who we are, why we came together, and how families can get involved in policy, advocacy, and community events.
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Supporting immigrants with disabilities and their families through culturally responsive services, community connection, and advocacy to ensure every person is seen, included, and empowered.
Parent-led support helping families navigate health care and disability systems for children with special health care needs.
Connecting families of individuals with disabilities or special health care needs to emotional and informational support through trained parent matching and community resources.
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Colorado’s Parent Training & Information Center offering free guidance, training, and technical assistance so families of children with disabilities can secure inclusive education and supportive services.
Connecting underserved families in the 7 counties of the Denver Metro area with resources, special education expertise, and comprehensive parent support from birth through age 26, including transition planning for teens preparing for adulthood
Better
Together
The Family Coalition Colorado is a newly formed, policy-driven partnership representing Colorado’s Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and disabilities. We connect families with trustworthy information, peer support, and tools to navigate complex systems — from health care and education to community life and public benefits.
We provide a centralized space where complex legislation is translated into digestible, actionable information for busy parents, and where legislators can directly connect with the families their policies impact. This website transforms advocacy from an overwhelming, time-consuming process into an accessible tool that empowers parents to make their voices heard and helps legislators understand the real-world consequences of their decisions on Colorado families.
Our
Team
The Family Coalition is a new entity in the policy arena, representing Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and disabilities. The Family Coalition is made up of five grassroots organizations that focus on the rights of families and their beloved family members with disabilities.
Policy Spotlight
Equity in education and health care for children with disabilities.
Families of children with disabilities encounter barriers due to policy decisions, such as underfunded schools and complicated health systems. The Family Coalition Colorado amplifies their stories to influence decision-makers, aiming to enhance laws and funding for every child — regardless of location, income, language, or disability — to access quality education, healthcare, and community support.
