Special Kids Special Families

21/11/2025

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Special Kids Special Families is launching our year-end Gift Giving drive to support children & adults with disabilities that attend our programs. Your generosity will help bring much joy & happiness! Whether a gift card, a monetary donation or a specific gift - join us and consider giving today! Thank you! Contact Bailee at bbarwick@sksfcolorado.org for a list or visit here: https://sksfcolorado.org/holiday-gift-giving/

21/11/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month — a time to recognize those who give endless love, time, and energy to care for family members with special needs. At Zach’s Place, we see every day how vital quality childcare and respite services are for these families. A few hours of trusted care can mean the difference between burnout and balance. When caregivers have support, families grow stronger. Help us continue to provide essential care and relief to those who need it most. Learn more: https://sksfcolorado.org/zachsplace

19/11/2025

Please join us in welcoming our newest team members to Special Kids Special Families! We're thrilled to have these compassionate and talented individuals join our mission - Jennifer Gunter & Hazel Moseley our newest Adult Mentors will be stepping into caregiving roles, supporting adults with disabilities with dedication & heart PLUS Shana Nibert as Administrative Assistant in our Child Placement program ready to make a positive impact behind the scenes. We’re excited to see the difference they’ll make as part of our SKSF family. Welcome aboard!

19/11/2025

WOW! We are amazed at all the handmade beautiful quilts donated to our clients and families at SKSF! We appreciate the hard work & dedication that went into every single one! Thank you so much for your generosity of time and talent - they will be a hit when we pass them out during our Holiday Gift giving season!
https://krdo.com/news/2025/11/19/local-quilters-hand-make-over-300-quilts-for-children-with-disabilities/

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Quilters from the local chapter of Quilts for Kids and the Colorado Springs Quilt Guild sewed over 300 colorful and

18/11/2025

Did you know that Zach’s Place Center provides high-quality childcare and respite care for children with disabilities — and welcomes private pay families too? By choosing Zach’s Place, families not only receive exceptional care and peace of mind — they also help support our mission to serve families of all income levels, including those with limited resources. Your enrollment makes a difference — for your family and our community! Learn more about Zach’s Place today: https://sksfcolorado.org/zachsplace

17/11/2025

We're excited to welcome Delisa Henderson as the new Director of our Host Home/Residential Services Program at Special Kids Special Families! Delisa brings a wealth of experience, compassion, and dedication to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. We’re thrilled to have her leadership guiding the Host Home Program to new heights! Join us in giving Delisa a warm welcome! Read more about her here: https://sksfcolorado.org/about/meet-our-leaders/

14/11/2025

This holiday, let your generosity shine! There are several ways to support SKSF this holiday season to benefit individuals with disabilities, their families & caregivers! Thank you!
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Email from Special Kids Special Families Support individuals with disabilities, their families & caregivers Let's make this holiday season SPECIAL! During the holidays, let your generous spirit shine

13/11/2025

Please join us in welcoming Jason Brooks, our new Host Home Supervisor, to the Special Kids Special Families team! Jason brings valuable experience and a passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. In his new role, he will help ensure our Host Home Program continues to provide safe, nurturing, and person-centered homes for those we serve. We’re excited to have you on board, Jason — welcome to the SKSF family!

12/11/2025

At Special Kids Special Families, we honor the incredible dedication, love, and strength of family caregivers — the unsung heroes who provide daily care and support to children and adults with special needs. Your compassion makes a world of difference every single day. Whether you’re a parent, sibling, grandparent, or friend — we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you.

This month, we celebrate you — and remind caregivers to take time for self-care, rest, and connection.

11/11/2025

Today, on Veterans Day, we proudly salute the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, honor, and sacrifice. At Special Kids Special Families, we extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans — including the many who are parents, caregivers, volunteers, and supporters within our community. Your service and dedication inspire us every day! Thank you for protecting our freedoms and continuing to make a difference here at home.

10/11/2025

Thanks to Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care for their continued sponsorship support which helps provide essential programs & care for children & adults with disabilities at SKSF. Together, we’re building stronger, more inclusive communities. Thank you!

07/11/2025

Help bring joy to the children at Zach’s Place, our foster care youth & our adult program participants! During this special time of year, Special Kids Special Families upholds the importance of sharing and giving though our traditional gift giving season. This endeavor would be quite impossible without the help and support of reliable and generous partners like YOU! In lieu of this, we’re asking for your support through monetary or gift donations. If interested in donating, contact Bailee at bbarwick@sksfcolorado.org. Visit us online for more info: https://sksfcolorado.org/holiday-gift-giving/