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Special Kids Special Families is incredibly grateful to Walmart Colorado Springs - E Platte Ave (store #1200) for a Spark Good local grant to support Zach’s Place child/respite care center! Their support helps us continue our mission of providing compassionate care, meaningful experiences, and a safe, welcoming environment for children with disabilities and their families. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping Zach’s Place thrive! #WeAreSKSF #SKSF #ThankYouWalmart #WalmartSparkGood #ZachsPlace #SpecialKidsSpecialFamilies #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference
In our classrooms, a child who talks nonstop and a child who uses a picture board share the same story time, the same snack table, and the same playground. Everyone belongs, and everyone learns from each other. That's what inclusive preschool looks like at Zach's Place. Come see it in person. Schedule a tour at 719-447-8983 or sksfcolor#inclusivepreschoole#coloradospringsa#zachsplaceZ#UPKPlace #UPKwww.rfr.bz/f060f2421
New job, new orders, a new city, or a child who just isn't settling in. Mid-year child care changes happen for all kinds of reasons. Our new guide covers how enrollment works after the school year starts, what to know about Universal Pre-K, and five simple ways to make the switch easier on your chi#ColoradoSpringsMomss#childcared#MilitaryFamiliesi#zachsplacePlace www.rfr.bz/fc5c2e960
A little throwback to the start of summer in the SKSF garden! Our Adult Services client social media team captured the moment we transplanted our seedlings and started our garden growing. From flowers and tomatoes to corn and squash, we planted a little bit of everything! 🎥 Video: Daniel✂️ Editing: Keishawn💬 Video Captions: Kenya#WeAreSKSF #sksf #specialkidsspecialfamilies #gardensgrow #InclusiveCommunity
Did you know its CARTOBER! Cartober is an online giving campaign held throughout the month of October to showcase the power of vehicle donations. Whether it's a car, truck, RV, motorcycle, or boat, Cartober encourages people to donate their unwanted vehicles to their favorite cause – like SKSF!. By donating a vehicle, people like you can make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families & caregivers.There are several ways you can get involved in Cartober and support SKSF:1. Donate Your Vehicle: If you have an unwanted car, truck, RV, motorcycle, or boat, consider donating it to SKSF during Cartober. Your vehicle donation will directly support our programs and mission. Visit sksfcolorado.org/vehicle-donation-program/ to learn more.2. Spread the Word: Share info about Cartober on social media and encourage your friends and family to participate. Use the hashtag #Cartober2026 #SKSF to join the conversation and raise awareness about the campaign.Join us in celebrating the power of vehicle donations and making a difference in our community. Together, we can DRIVE IMAPACT and create a brighter future for all!
Did your fall child care plan fall apart? You're not the only family in that spot. Families join Zach's Place throughout the year, and a mid-year start can go just as smoothly as one in August. We serve kids from age 2.5 through 18 in an inclusive program, and we're a licensed Colorado UPK provider for eligible 4-year-olds. Call 719-447-8983 to ask about current openings and sche#coloradospringsC#childcarei#zachsplacea#UPKZ#Preschool#UPK #Preschool www.rfr.bz/f6c37a158
Special Kids Special Families would like to WELCOME TO THE TEAM - Grace Herbst as Preschool/School Age Teacher at Zach's Place and Jordan Dickerson as our new Host Home Supervisor in our Residential Services program! Join us in welcoming them to the team! We’re excited to have them both on board and look forward to all the great things ahead. Let’s give them a warm welcome! 🙌👏 #WeAreSKSF #SKSF #SKSFNewHires #WelcometotheTeam
We’re sending a HUGE thank you to the Albertsons Safeway Foundation and our local Safeway stores for their generous grant supporting Zach’s Place! A huge thank you to everyone helping us keep our kitchen stocked! Fueling our kids with nutritious morning snacks, healthy lunches, and special dietary meals is a massive part of what we do during respite and after-school care at Zach’s Place at the Laurie Hillyard Family Center. Your support keeps our kids happy, healthy, and energized to thrive! We are so grateful for your partnership in making a difference in our community! #WeAreSKSF #SKSF #SpecialKidsSpecialFamilies #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #ZachsPlace #AlbertsonsSafewayFoundation
What an incredible day at the Special Olympics Regional Tournament in Pueblo! SKSF Team Heroes participated and won 3 for 3 in our divisions, bringing home three 1st-place ribbons! Our athletes took the top spot in Unified Team, Doubles, & Unified Doubles. So proud of this amazing team and all their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship! Let's congratulate them on a job well done! #WeAreSKSF #SKSF #SpecialOlympics #SpecialKidsSpecialFamilies To learn more about SKSF's Special Olympic program visit us at: sksfcolorado.org/special-olympics-colorado/
