Protecting childhood today for stronger families tomorrow.
Advocating and supporting children in Southwest Colorado who have experienced abuse, neglect, or family related trauma.
4 the Children Programs
Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time
Providing supervised exchange and parenting time to promote healthy parent/child relationships.
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Helping to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect through advocacy and interaction.
Child Advocacy Center
A community-based, child-friendly, service for children and families affected by sexual abuse.
About Us
4 The Children’s Staff and Board of Directors is comprised of a team of compassionate, intelligent community members, dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. The positive effects of our programs can span generations, protecting childhood today for stronger families tomorrow.
How to Help
4 the Children’s services are made possible through the generous financial, time and gift donations to help support the children of our community. Read on to learn how you can help.
Donate
4 The Children needs your donations to help launch our much-needed Child Advocacy Center and to ensure the success of our current programs, SEPT and CAC.
Volunteer
The seamless services offered by 4 the Children’s Child Advocacy Center are not possible without the support of volunteers giving their priceless time and expertise.
Wish List
4 The Children is always appreciative of donated goods to help support our programs. From furniture to toys, art supplies to computers, every donation plays a part in helping build stronger families.
“I saw the facilities today, and it is such a lovely space that is comforting for children and parents - it has a homey feel and artful decor. Staff are kind and welcoming and offer a peaceful encounter. It is a super difficult situation for families, but you have a really bright, peaceful space that would bring excitement for children to play and use their imagination while playing games or doing artwork. I hope you can encourage donors to come visit your space and see how great it is!”
“Post-divorce custody transitions can be uncomfortable. At times communicating and interacting with the other parent is challenging. The experience we have had with the 4 The Children has been life changing for me. It has been positive for our children and has helped to protect them from potential conflict.”
“I am so appreciative of our local CASA program here in Durango. My husband and I live in Bayfield and 2 years ago we became foster parents to our Grandson age 6 then. CASA was there to help us and our Grandson get comfortable with all the new life changes we all were going through. They showed so much compassion and understanding it made it really easy to talk with them and our Grandson loved to have them come and visit him.”
