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In partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are pleased to offer free transportation services for individuals with disabilities & their caregivers to receive seasonal vaccinations this cold & flu season.![]()
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Our first vaccine transportation event will take place on Thurs 10/24/24 4-6pm at the Bricker Elementary School Vaccine Clinic (4880 Dover Dr, Colorado Springs). The clinic will provide no-cost flu & COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals who are on Medicaid only, uninsured, or underinsured. Approximate pick-up & drop-off times to be confirmed closer to the event. We recommend keeping your schedule open from 3-7PM. Caregivers who are not receiving vaccines may still accompany individuals who are.![]()
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If you or someone in your household qualifies & is interested in transportation to the clinic, please visit our website under Community Immunity page & complete the appropriate forms NO LATER THAN Thurs 10/17. sksfcolorado.org/communityimmunity/
Did you know that 50% of children and youth placed in foster care in Colorado had their initial placement with kinship caregivers? When children and youth cannot remain with their parents, kinship care can help them to:![]()
🤗 Reduce trauma.![]()
🙂 Improve mental health outcomes.![]()
📚 Have better educational outcomes and stability.![]()
🏠 Improve stability in placements and higher levels of permanency.![]()
💖 Develop stronger ties to the child’s biological family.![]()
🙌 Preserve cultural, ethnic, racial and traditional connections.![]()
🤩 Develop feelings of love and belonging.![]()
Learn more about Kinship Care at co4kids.org/Kinship-care/ #CO4Kids #KinshipCare #Colorado #ColoradoFamilies![]()
Learn more about Fostering with SKSF & start your foster care journey - sksf@sksfcolorado.org or 719-447-8983 #WeAreSKSF #SKSFFosterCare sksfcolorado.org/programs/foster-care-adoption/
Thank you PDC Pharmacy for supporting our mission! Your donation will help support our programs for individuals with disabilities & special needs. We are grateful to your commitment to our organization! #WeAreSKSF #DonationSupport #CommunitySupport
Today, let’s take a moment to check in on ourselves & others. Mental health matters every day, but today is a reminder to prioritize it. Whether it’s reaching out for support or practicing self-care, small steps can make a big difference. You're not alone. SKSF is here to help! By offering Behavioral & Mental Health Services, we can support you & your loved one's journey towards wellness & recovery. Our licensed, qualified, & caring staff will meet with you & together determine a course of treatment suited to your outpatient behavioral & mental healthcare needs. Contact us today! 719-447-8983 or sksf@sksfcolorado.org #WeAreSKSF #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It is a month to raise awareness and celebrate the many abilities of people with Down syndrome. These slides provide tips for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Down Syndrome. Find more information and resources at www.childrenscolorado.org/.../down.../resources/ #WeAreSKSF #CO4Kids #downsyndromemonth
Special Kids Special Families is proud to be participating in the election process & showing our clients the importance of exercising their right to vote. We will be moderating the League of Women's Voters event tonight & will incorporate questions from our clients related to issues impacting individuals with disabilities. Additionally, our clients will be volunteering at the event & manning a booth related to a grant that we recently received from CDPHE titled Community Immunity. SKSF advocates for issues that affect our cherished clients & we are a thought leader for the disabled community! #WeAreSKSF #CommunityAdvocacy #PowerinUnity #CommunityImmunity
In October, we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of the men & women with disabilities. Take a peek at Chandler Berwick's journey with SKSF. Thanks to Chandler & his family for sharing your story. Take a peek here: youtu.be/uavcjJl7JcU #WeAreSKSF #FamilyJourney #InspiringStories
Thanks to the COSILoveYou volunteers for coming out & cleaning, organizing, decluttering, & sanitizing our day rooms, kitchen, craft rooms, rearranging furniture, cleaning windows, pickup up trash, outside landscape maintenance, & even fixed 2 non working vacuums - WOW, what a team! Thank you so much for your willingness to help & make our facility SHINE! #WeAreSKSF #COSILoveYou #We LoveVolunteers #CommunityService #HelpingHands #Gratitude
SKSF Team Heroes was so proud and all smiles around during yesterday's regionals. SKSF won first place in both our 2 person & 4 person team divisions at the regional bowling competition for Special Olympics! Way to go - congrats! #WeAreSKSF #SKSFTeamHeroes #SpecialOlympics
