Foundations For Families

09/24/2025

Movement in Action – Palisade Rim Trail 🌄

Last week our movement group hit the Palisade Rim Trail—and wow, what an adventure! Together we tackled switchbacks, encouraged each other up the climbs, and celebrated every step along the way. 🙌

Movement isn’t just about exercise—it’s about building confidence, working as a team, and experiencing the joy of being outside. This trail gave us all of that plus some incredible views of Palisade (and even a few lizards along the way 🦎).

We’re so proud of our group for pushing through and showing how powerful movement can be when you do it together! 💪✨

09/23/2025

🚍💡 Life Skill Spotlight: Public Transportation

Last week our Life Skills group hopped on the Grand Valley Transit (GVT) bus for a hands-on lesson in navigating our community. The amazing GVT team picked us up right at the nearest stop and gave us a full tour—showing how to read bus schedules, choose the right route, know when to get off, and even the best ways to act while riding.

Learning how to use public transportation is such an important life skill—it builds independence, confidence, and connection to our community. 🌟 Huge thank you to Grand Valley Transit for taking the time to teach and encourage our students in such a fun, practical way!

09/23/2025

Talk about an action-packed morning! Our group got a behind-the-scenes look at one of our local fire stations, and it was SO cool. The firefighters showed us their living space, walked us through all the gear they wear (spoiler: it’s heavy!), and of course, gave us a close-up look at the fire trucks.

The kids couldn’t stop smiling — and maybe imagining themselves sliding down that fire pole someday. 🔥🚨

And don't forget our pitstop for Enstrom's ice cream at the end. Because ice cream is always the answer.

09/22/2025

Families come in all shapes, sizes, and stories — and every single one is welcome here. 🫶 We celebrate diversity and create spaces where different perspectives strengthen the whole community. That’s how we grow together.

09/21/2025

Tomorrow FASD Colorado is hosting an educational meeting in person and online!!! Jody Dickerson from CDE and the BrainSTEPS team will be joining to share about this program, how it applies to IEP’s/504’s and if your kiddo qualifies!

Join us in person or by Zoom! This will be an amazing meeting for caregivers and professionals.
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09/13/2025

Today is CPR training day for some of our staff.

09/13/2025

Paddle boarding and fishing were on the agenda for this weeks movement class. We had to get back on the lake at least one more time. ❤️🎣🚣

09/12/2025

This week, our class toured our local Business Incubator Center and wow… talk about innovation in action! ✨

We got to see how they support local start-ups — from a commercial kitchen where new food businesses can cook, to parking spaces for food trucks, and even resources for inventors and makers. But the favorite stop? Hands down, the Inventor Lab! 🛠️🤖 With tools, equipment, and even a robotics team, it felt like stepping right into the future.

The kids had so much fun exploring and learning how creative ideas can turn into real businesses. Who knows — maybe we’ll see one of their inventions here someday! 💡

09/12/2025

Shoutout to or fearless leader, Tara! She’s always up for an adventure and making us all feel like kids again.

If you love Tara…share why in the comments 👇

09/12/2025

This week, our Ag in the Valley crew got to step into a place full of imagination and history — Moon Farm! 🐐🐴✨

For decades, Moon Farm has been a Western Slope staple, and it was so fun to see our students explore it with fresh eyes. From petting zoo animals to peacocks, and even a tour of the pumpkin patch, our kids got to experience the magic that has been inspiring generations of families.

We’re so thankful to Moon Farm for welcoming us. 💛 And parents — mark your calendars, because their pumpkin patch opens September 28th…and it’s a must-visit! 🎃🍂

09/11/2025

Today, our Community Citizenship class got a visit from The Joseph Center, a place that’s all about restoring hope and dignity. 💙 Our students learned how this incredible organization helps families find stability, resources, and encouragement when life gets tough.

We learned how important it is to give back to our community and lift others up. Our kids even went and did some shopping so they could give back to the Joseph Center themselves.

09/08/2025

Knowledge is power — and it’s one of the greatest gifts we can share. 🌟 In our programs, families gain tools, resources, and confidence to make decisions and keep moving forward. Because when families feel equipped, they feel empowered.