IS FOSTER CARE THE DIFFERENCE YOU ARE MEANT TO MAKE?
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ATTEND AN INFO MEETING
Info Meetings are for potential foster and adoptive parents, their support team members and anyone interested in learning more about the Colorado foster care system and Project 1.27. |
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SELECT A CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY TO WORK WITH
There are four agencies in Delta County that can certify foster homes. Project 1.27 can help you learn more about the agencies so you can select the one that is the best fit for your family. The agency will provide the training, home study, background checks, and other pieces of your certification. |
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BUILD YOUR SUPPORT TEAM
Your Support Team is a dedicated group of friends and family members committed to walking alongside you in your foster or adoptive journey. Having a strong support network can mean the difference between thriving and feeling isolated. To help you and your team navigate this journey, Project 1.27 offers specialized training in addition to the one provided by your agency. We encourage you to bring at least four Support Tema Members to this training, where they'll learn how to offer practical help- whether it's preparing meals during busy times, assisting with housework, or providing transportation for appointments and family visits. |
OPENED MY EYES
The training opened my eyes to the real need of foster parents. Learning everything we did about being foster parents and the impact that can have on a child's life and in their family’s life was really incredible.We feel very thankful to have found your organization!
-Brenda
-Brenda
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
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SOCIALIGHT
Socialight works to support Child Welfare Social Workers through acts of radical hospitality. Socialight connects volunteers to a social worker in their county for the purpose of providing encouragement and support to continue interceding for vulnerable children.
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CAREPORTAL
Careportal bridges the gap between children in need and church and community responders who want to help. Child welfare & nonprofit workers uncover the needs and CarePortal makes local responders aware, giving them a real-time opportunity to meet the needs of vulnerable kids and families in our community.
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ECHOFLEX
ECHOFlex (Everyone Can Help Others Flex) is a supportive mental health program for foster, kinship, and adoptive families. The 8-week series of learning, activities, meals, and connection to increase resiliency and promote mental wellness. You can support ECHOFlex by providing meals, dinner & grocery gift cards, activity materials, and volunteering.
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BEAR NECESSITIES CLOSET
The Bear Necessities program "AKA The Closet" collects and distributes items for children and teens living in foster or kinship families between the ages of birth through 18.
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VOLUNTEER
Delta County needs volunteers to help collect and deliver items from our Bear Necessities Closet and much more!
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DONATE
Donate to the Western Slope and your money will impact the community where you live!
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ASK A QUESTION OR LEARN MORE
Or call Western Slope Director Lisa McGinnett at 970.462.7061.
Thank you to our Western Slope Sponsors
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