Using Our Senses as We Enter Spring!

As we enter spring in Colorado (at least we HOPE it's spring), it is an excellent time to check in with those around you to see what kind of support they might need. Are you a friend, neighbor, or family member to someone offering foster care in their home? Here are some suggestions and resources using our 5 senses you could offer or share with those you are championing on their journey!​

SEE – What places are out there specifically for kids? This website provides a list of places with all the details needed. Check out the link, call a foster family to join you, and head out to SEE the city! 
​https://denver.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-places-take-kids-and-around-denver

HEAR – Check out a local high school musical! Grab some tickets and invite your foster family for a musical theater outing! Here is a link showing what musical you can HEAR at local high schools AND the best link for free and cheap happenings.
https://www.milehighonthecheap.com/high-school-theater-colorado/#more-276449

TOUCH – Spring brings a time to get outside and use our bodies to TOUCH the air around us. Here is a link to a program offering free bikes! Use this link to refer a family or kid to receive a bike:
https://www.therecyclery.org/our-programs/freecyclery/

SMELL – With the newness of spring comes fresh flowers! Grab a bouquet from Trader Joe's, King Soopers, or Sprouts. Put them on the doorstep of a foster family's home, ring the doorbell, and run! A beautiful SMELL will be left behind, as will some lovely petals. ​

TASTE – Stop by a store to grab a few of these TASTY snack items to drop off at your foster family's home: ​

10 Healthy Snacks to Fuel Active Kids | Healthy Family Project

By Janine Westlund, Family Care Manager