Community First Choice And other upcoming Changes Community First Choice Toolkit View Download CFC for Waiver Members Info Sheets Children's Waivers Adult Waivers Recorded Q&A Sessions View Download Slides

Quick Guides Fast Facts Information Sheets Fast Facts: Health first Colorado (Medicaid), CHP+, & Children's buy-in income limits View Download Fast Facts: Resources: Colorado Educational and Disability Specific View Download Fast Facts: Resources: State, County, and Disability Organizations View Download

current openings Our Team is Growing! Executive Assistant & Communications Specialist Family Navigator - Behavioral Health & Complex Needs Rural Family Navigator

Find more help Agencies & Resource Organizations Ability Connection Colorado Service Name Service Name Service Name Service Name Service Name

Family Voices Colorado - Privacy Policy Family Voices Colorado (FVCO) is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect personal information—such as name, contact details, and information you voluntarily provide—solely to deliver our services, communicate with you, and improve our programs. We do not sell or share your information with third parties, except as required by law. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and understand how visitors engage with our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy as needed and encourage you to review it periodically. If you have questions or would like to access, correct, or delete your personal information, please contact us at info@familyvoicesco.org .

CFC and Waiver Members Children's HCBS Waivers Confused at how the new CFC program will impact your child who is currently on an HCBS waiver? Find your info sheet below to learn what details are most relevant to you. CFC for CES Members CFC for CHRP Members CFC for CHCBS Members CFC for CLLI Members CFC for CwCHN Members

Monthly Budget

Join Our Teams We would love to have you join our amazing group of volunteers including our outreach, family assistants, and systems change teams. Email info@familyvoicesco.org for more information on how to get connected.

About Us Who we are Overviw Overview of Family Voices Colorado Family Voices Colorado is a grassroots organization run by parents of children with special healthcare needs. The support you receive is from someone who understands the many challenges of having a child with special health care needs in their life. Every day we give parents the information and knowledge they need to navigate complex health care systems in order to get things like wheelchairs, oxygen, or a surgery for their children. With our help, parents are able to be the heroes their children are counting on! Parents also receive the information about other systems they should access based on their child’s diagnosis and needs. Family Voices CO works at the policy level to ensure children with special health care needs have a voice. We listen to the challenges from the family perspective, tracking trends, in order to create systems change. We monitor policy activities to ensure families receive the services they need. Colorado’s health care systems – both public and private –are difficult for families to navigate . Family Voices CO understands both the private and public health systems. They also understand how the systems can work together. Through working with Family Voices CO, parents are supported and empowered , resulting in stronger families and an increased ability to advocate effectively on behalf of their children. Families of children with special healthcare needs often access multiple systems. Consequently, they experience the system barriers more quickly. Family Voices CO collaborates with the systems working to reduce the barriers through policy work and systems change. Family Voices CO promotes improved decision-making, better outcomes and higher quality services for all. F2F Heah info Center What is a Family-to-Family Information Center? Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2Fs) are family-led centers funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). There is one F2F in each state, in the District of Columbia, in five U.S. territories, and there are three F2Fs serving tribal communities. Family Voices Colorado is the Family-to-Family Health Information Center for the State of Colorado. Each F2F is staffed by highly-skilled, knowledgeable family members who have first-hand experience and understanding of the challenges faced by families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN). These uniquely qualified staff provide critical support to families caring for CYSHCN, particularly families of children with complex needs and those from diverse communities. F2Fs also assist providers, state and federal agencies, legislators, and other stakeholders to better understand and serve CYSHCN and their families. How do Family-to-Family Health Information Centers Help? How Do F2Fs Help Families? Each F2F provides free, 1:1 assistance to families, helping them: • Find appropriate care and services • Apply for Medicaid, CHIP, or private insurance • Get referrals to providers • Address insurance denials • Identify and access community support programs • Advocate to ensure effective and cost-efficient care • Connect with parent mentors How Do F2Fs Help Providers and Systems? F2Fs also work with health care professionals, hospitals, and public agencies to help them better meet the needs of CYSHCN and their families. They most often request assistance for: • Obtaining help for a patient/family • Addressing changes to state policies and programs • Learning about family experiences • Partnering to improve services Family Voices Colorado... Provides public awareness of the challenges and barriers of children and youth with special health care needs and their families Meet the Staff Meet the Team Megan Bowser Executive Director Kayleigh Sheble Colorado Springs Family Navigator Corinne DePersis Family Navigation Program Manager Jill Hampton Intake and Administration Jennifer Muñoz Bilingual Family Navigator Kate Broderick Adult and Transition Family Navigator Kaitlin Spraktes Family Navigator Kristin Soderberg Family Navigator Morgan Kennedy Family Navigator Advisory Boar Family Voices Colorado Board of Directors Todd Blakely President Parent Member Attorney Cordelia (Corry) Robinson Rosenberg PhD, RN Treasurer Professor Pediatrics and Psychiatry Lance Wheeland Legislative Aide Justin Gutierrez Parent Member VP of Home Health Agency Ann Reynolds Family Member Professor, Pediatrician Heidi Haines Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association Jim Brennan Nate Wertz Parent Member Film Maker Heroes Club Sarah Grazier Parent Member Colorado DD Council Katie Wallat Attorney Colorado Center on Law and Policy

Medicaid waivers Home and Community-Based Services Waivers What are Medicaid Waivers? A Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver is an extra set of Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) benefits that you could qualify for in certain cases. These benefits can help you remain in your home and community. Learn More: General Info on HCBS Waivers Adult Waivers Children's Waivers Flowchart for choosing a Children's Waiver Children's Waivers (Spanish) Flowchart for choosing an Adult Waiver

Button Button Button Button Button Button Button Button Button Next: Service Delivery Models