Resources for Youth and Families
Find free or affordable local youth activities here
Abuse & Safety
Everyone in the community plays a role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Call the Colorado Child Abuse Hotline at 1-844-CO-4-Kids to report child abuse and neglect.
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
KidPower Colorado
KPC Respite Center
Peaceful Households
Safe Kids Colorado Springs
Safe Passage
TESSA (Domestic violence)
TRE Respite Program
Camps & Activities
This is not an exhaustive list of camps and activities, but just a few of organizations youth have requested. Check with your youth’s school, local community center, YMCA, faith community, etc. for additional ideas. Youth who qualify for MFCF funding can use funds toward these camps and activities. Learn more about MFCF funding.
Find free or affordable local youth activities here
Overnight Camps
Camp Shady Brook*
Catamount Institute
Eagle Lake Camp*
Higher Ground Youth Challenge
Rocky Mountain Ascent (free for foster youth)
Royal Family Kid’s Camp ($25!)
*These camps partner with CASA to provide free camps
Day Camps
Art Spark at Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Broadmoor Community Music & Arts Summer Camp
Falcon AeroLab STEM Camp
Catamount Institute
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Dragonfly Landing Day Camp
Kids on Bikes
Lions Camp (Special Needs)
Millibo Art Theatre
Pro Football Camp
Pueblo Zoo Camp
Resonate Music Summer Camps
Camp Lists
Campwing Summer Camp Search
Colorado Springs Kids
Colorado Springs Summer Camps
Activities
Flying Horse Foundation
J & J Hip Hop Dance
Kids on Bikes
Local Activities Under $10
Pikes Peak Athletics Swim Lessons
Shutter and Strum
STEM Activities
Clothing & Material Items
From prom dresses to suitcases, and professional clothing to bunk beds, here is a list of low-cost or free options for youth, teens, and families.
Becca’s Closet
Children's Clothing Closet at The Sanctuary Church - English
Children's Clothing Closet at The Sanctuary Church - Spanish
Love Your Neighbor
Once Upon A Child
The Hanger
The Men’s Xchange*
Who Gives a SCRAP
*The Men's Xchange will provide one free full outfit per month for foster teens. Please email mfcf@casappr.org for information.
Education & Leadership
Many educational and leadership opportunities exist for youth in Colorado Springs, from preschool to college. Here are some resources to explore for both in-person and online learning.
After School University (K-12)
Catamount Institute YES (Young Environmental Stewards) Club (up to 6th grade)
CCAP
Colorado Shines
CO Dept of Edu. - Foster Care Education
CPCD Head Start through Preschool
Head Start and Early Head Start
Khan Academy (K-12)
Literacy Learning Center (Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities)
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Programs and Classes
PPLD eLearning
PPLD Homeschool Hub and Educational Resource Center
PPSC Concurrent Enrollment (HS)
Rise and Shine Reading Tutorial
Schoolhouse Tutoring
Stroud Scholar Summer Program at CC (10th Grade)
Time4Learning (PreK-12)
Tutors For Change
Universal Preschool
Whole Kids Colorado
Funding & Requests
If you are looking to meet a need for a youth or a family in our community that cannot be met through other organizations, check out this list of resources.
Christmas Unlimited - Holiday Toy Distribution
Christmas Unlimited - School Supply Distribution
Junior League of Colorado Springs Fostering Change Fund
Milton Foster Children’s Fund
Housing & Assistance
Food Resources
Household Goods and Clothing Assistance
Catholic Charities
Family Unification Program (FUP) - Dept of Local Affairs (ages 18-24, homeless)
(Vouchers for homeless youth aging out of care)
Colorado Poverty Law Project
Colorado Springs Salvation Army
Crossfire Ministries
Family Life Services
Family Promise
LEAP: Low-income Energy Assistance Program
Mary's Home
Mercy’s Gate
Need Help Paying Bills
Partners in Housing
PCs for People (Computers and internet)
The Place (Ages 15-20, Youth Homelessness)
Project COPE (Colorado Springs Utilities assistance)
Springs Rescue Mission
Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust (Assistance for buying a home)
Sunshine Homeshare
TESSA
Westside Cares
Working Fusion
Jobs & Training
Teens, use these links to help you navigate the many career options out there and ultimately find success in landing a job.
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Disability)
Discover Goodwill Career Development Center
Hanifen Employment Center (Catholic Charities)
My Colorado Journey
Pikes Peak Library District Food Industry Training
Pikes Peak Workforce Center
Pikes Peak Workforce Young Adult Job Readiness Service (ages 16-24)
Project Diakonia
Relationships
This list of resources and educational materials help teens find the support they need to develop healthy and safe relationships, or to leave unhealthy and unsafe relationships.
Local 24 Hour Safe Line – 719-633-3819
TESSA Domestic Violence Ages Chat Line
Amaze
Amaze Jr. (ages 4-9)
El Paso County Public Health Family Planning Clinic
Love Is Respect
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing & Intervening in Emotionally Abusive Teen Relationships
Safe2Tell Colorado (Anonymously reporting)
Safe2Tell 24-hour crisis line: 1-877-542-7233
Scarleteen
Second Chance Through Faith Gang Intervention
TESSA (Domestic violence)
TESSA Suggested Resources
Scholarships & Higher Education
Attention teens! Here are some great links to help you find scholarships and college information.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FosterEd (State of Colorado) - Pays for the total cost of attendance for qualifying students who attend public institutions of higher education within Colorado.
https://studentaid.gov/
All-Star College Scholarship
Confirmation of Foster Care Dependency Court Form for FAFSA
College Scholarship Website
College Opportunity Fund
College Search
Colorado Department of Higher Ed Financial Aid for Students
Daniels Scholarship Program
The Denver Foundation Scholarships
Helen M. McLoraine Scholarship Program for Foster Care and Emancipating Youth
Sachs Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Sachs Foundation Graduate Scholarships
Scholarships for Military and Family
Teen Resources, Aging Out, & Life Skills
Attention teens who will or already have aged out of foster care, here are some great resources to help you make a successful transition!
Anchor House
Casey Life Skills Assessment
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Referral Form
Colorado Driving License Information for Under 21
Dad, How do I...? YouTube Channel
Foster Care Transition Tool Kit
FosterClub
MasterDrive Drivers Education
MasterDrive Licensing Information
Sunshine Homeshare
Working Fusion
Therapeutic, Mental Health, Addiction, & Health Services
Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention CRISIS LINE
24/7 line: 1-844-493-TALK(8255) or text TALK to 38255
Colorado Crisis Service (mental health, substance abuse, or emotional concern)
24/7 Crisis Hotline 844-493-TALK (8255). or text to 38255
Cedar Springs Hospital
Colorado Motion Individualized Therapy
Diversus Health (formerly AspenPointe)
Drug Abuse Hotline
Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Footprints to Recovery
Flying Horse Foundation
HALO Youth Reentry Program
Holistic Therapeutic Equine Center
Mission Medical Center
National Substance Abuse Hotline - 866-210-1303
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
PeakVista
Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention CRISIS LINE
Responsibility Grows Here (Youth and Marijuana)
Self Care for CASA Volunteers
Serenity Recovery Connections
SET Family Medical Clinics
Resonate Music Therapy
Talking Trees Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Resources
The Family Center
The Patterson Center for Resiliency
Truth (Youth and Smoking)
Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Verbal Intervention Principles
Web and App Based Resources
Youth with Special Needs
Colorado Dept. of Labor & Employment Vocational Rehabilitation
Developmental Disabilities Health Center
Goodwill Colorado
Home Remodeling Ideas for Young Adults with Special Needs
Lions Camp
A Comprehensive List of Discounts, Grants, and Freebies for People with Disabilities (Adults and Kids)
PEAK Parent Center
The Resource Exchange
Tenant’s Rights & Housing Assistance
Whole Kids Colorado (Autism)