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A webinar Series Caregiver Conversations join our upcoming sessions February 5th, 2026 Colorado Medicaid Rule Making Processes March 5th, 2026 Changes! April 2nd, 2026 Adult Medicaid Programs May 7th, 2026 Homeschooling and Special Education Register Catch-up on previous sessions on our Youtube Channel YouTube Playlist January 2025 - Summer Programs February 2025 - Adult Medicaid Programs March 2025 - IEP Process and Rights April 2025 - Earning Money May 2025 - Saving Money June 2025 - Community First Choice August 2025 - CDASS vs IHSS vs Agency October 2025 - Succession Planning November 2025 - HCBS Waivers December 2025 - Guardianship & Supported Decision Making

Opportunities to Partner Together At Family Voices Colorado, our commitment to supporting families of children and youth with special health care needs has never wavered. Historically, we’ve offered many of our workshops and consultations at minimal or no cost thanks to philanthropic and public funding. However, like many nonprofits, we are navigating a time of significant funding uncertainty. We remain committed to never charging families for the services we provide them. However, to sustain the high-quality, responsive, and family-centered training and technical assistance that our partners have come to rely on, we are now implementing modest fees for some services to professionals. These fees help ensure that we can continue to invest in our staff, maintain up-to-date information on rapidly changing systems, and meet the growing need for support across Colorado. We deeply value the opportunity to collaborate with organizations that share our vision. Your financial investment in our work directly helps us reach more families and ensures they receive the guidance, tools, and advocacy they deserve. Thank you for partnering with us to empower Colorado families and strengthen the systems that serve them. Services for our Professional Partners Workshops and Consultation Services Family Voices Colorado (FVCO) provides customized training, presentations, and consultative technical assistance across Colorado on topics including: Medicaid/CHP+ & Private Insurance Navigation Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers Community First Choice Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Family Leadership & Advocacy Navigating Systems of Care for CYSHCN (Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs) Disability Transition Planning Inclusive Practices in Healthcare, Education, and Human Services Building sustainable family advisory groups Navigating Medicaid policy updates (CFC, waivers, EPSDT, etc.) Training and onboarding staff to better serve CYSHCN Family engagement strategy audits and More! We offer both virtual and in-person formats (travel fees may apply). Contract a Dedicated Family Navigator Looking to provide more consistent, hands-on support to the families you serve? Family Voices Colorado offers the option for agencies, healthcare providers, school districts, and other partners to contract a dedicated FVCO Family Navigator. This model brings a trained and supervised member of our team to work directly with your population offering in person and virtual individual family navigation, assistance with system coordination (e.g., Medicaid, waivers, disability systems, insurance appeals, etc), and trainings and support tailored to your agency/organization’s needs. A Dedicated Navigator Can: Serve as a liaison between your agency and the families you support Help families understand and access the services and benefits they qualify for Provide one-on-one support to families navigating complex medical, behavioral, educational, or disability-related systems Contribute to care team meetings, resource fairs, or other family engagement efforts Share up-to-date policy information on Medicaid, Home and Community-Based Services, and more Connect your agency with broader advocacy and systems-change efforts in Colorado Each Navigator is supervised by FVCO leadership, trained in disability-competent practices, provided ongoing training on the ever changing Medicaid and disability systems, and provided ongoing support to ensure quality and consistency. If your organization is interested in exploring this model, we would love to meet with you to design a contract that fits your goals and budget. This is one of the most impactful ways to build long-term capacity to support families in your community. Learn More To discuss further, reach out at megan@familyvoicesco.org or (720) 853-8442

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Find more help Agencies & Resource Organizations Colorado Agencies & Resources Disability-Specific Orgs Colorado Agencies and Resources Ability Connection Colorado www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org Contact: 303-691-9339 Matching parents one on one with each other for support. They connect families of children and adults with special needs by either phone, computer or in person. The Arc of Colorado : www.thearcofco.org Contact: 800-333-7690 The Arc builds better lives for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by improving connections to schools, work and the community. Can provide an advocate to assist families through the IEP process. Assistive Technology Partners : Contact: 303-315-1284 ATP assists persons with cognitive, sensory, and/or physical disabilities reach their highest potential at home, school, work and play through the addition of appropriate assistive technologies to their lives. Child Find / Early Intervention Colorado https://cdec.colorado.gov/ Contact: 888-777-4041 Colorado has a Child Find system for appropriately identifying infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, and timelines for making referrals to local early intervention programs at no cost to parents. Community-Centered Boards (CCBs) Colorado has 20 CCB organizations serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. They determine eligibility for community-based services and provide case management services. CCB’s also assist individuals with gaining access to Medicaid Waivers. Waiver programs provide additional Medicaid benefits to individuals with special needs. Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) Contact: 303-573-5669 The Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) works to promote justice, economic security, access to health care, and sound fiscal policies for the people or Colorado through advocacy, litigation, education, and research. Colorado Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF): Contact: 303-866-2993 Provides access to cost-effective, quality health care services. The Department administers the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus programs as well as a variety of other programs for Colorado’s low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Colorado Home and Community Based Service Waivers (Medicaid): Medicaid is a health care program for low income Coloradans. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria for one of the Medicaid Program categories in order to qualify for benefits. Major program categories include Aid to Families with Dependent Children/Medicaid Only, Colorado Works/TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), Baby Care/Kids Care, Aid to the Needy Disabled, Aid to the Blind, and Old Age Pension. For more information on Medicaid Waivers: Choosing an HCBS Waiver for Children Children’s Waivers Choosing an HCBS Waiver for Adults Adult Waivers Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC): Contact: 303-619-1437 CRC is community partners who explore, connect, and support community organizations and individuals interested in creating a variety of respite programs. Disability Law Colorado : Contact: 303-722-0300 Specialize in civil rights and discrimination issues. They protect the human and legal rights of people with mental and physical disabilities throughout Colorado. Easter Seals Colorado : Contact: 303-233-1666 Easter Seals is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their families as they live, learn, work and play in their communities. El Grupo VIDA : Contact: 303-335-9875 Provides information, referrals, and support for Spanish speaking parents. Ombudsman (Medicaid): 877-435-7123 email: help123@maximus.com Ombudsman help solve problems with your health care issues (both physical and mental health) for Medicaid Managed Care patients. They also help with health care rights and with grievances and appeals. Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs (HCP): Contact: 303-692-2370 HCP offers support for families with children with special needs and focuses on care coordination and providing specialty clinics throughout the state of Colorado. HCP services are available to children with special needs, regardless of insurance status or family income. Healthy Communities, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing: Contact: 303-866-2267 Healthy Communities combines aspects of the Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) outreach and administrative case management program and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) outreach into one model that better meets the needs of clients. This outreach and case management model takes into account that many families have one child enrolled in Medicaid while another is enrolled in CHP+. The distinction between Medicaid and CHP+ benefits and services isn’t always clear. Family Health Coordinators are available statewide to help Colorado Medicaid and CHP+ families through the Healthy Communities program. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT HEALTHY COMMUNITIES JFK Partners : Contact: 303-742-5266 JFK promotes the independence, inclusion, contribution, health and well-being of people with special needs, through consumer, community, and university partnerships. PEAK Parent Center : Colorado’s Parent Training & Info Center (PTI): Contact: 800-284-0251 Provides information about all types of disabilities, training on a variety of topics and technical assistance on your child’s IEP. Show and Tell: Contact: 303-632-6840 Show and Tell empowers low-income, culturally diverse families to be advocates for their children with disabilities to achieve success in their schools and communities. Single Entry Point (SEP) : Single Entry Point (SEP) Agencies provide case management, care planning, and make referrals to other resources for clients with the following qualifying needs: elderly, blind and disabled, mental health, persons living with AIDS, brain injury, spinal cord injury, children with a life-limiting illness, children with a physical disability. Coloado Agencies & Resources Disabiliy spcific Org Disability-Specific Organizations Ability Connection Colorado : Contact: 303-691-9339 Autism Society of Colorado : Contact: 866-733-0794 Brain Injury Association of Colorado : Contact: 800-955-2443 Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind : Contact: 719-578-2100 EMPOWER Colorado : Contact: 866-213-4631 EMPOWER offers support, education, advocacy and resources to families with children and youth who have social, emotional or mental health challenges. Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado : Contact: 888-378-9779 Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health | Colorado Chapter: Contact: 888-569-7500 Learning Disability Association of Colorado : Contact: 303-894-0992 Mile High Down Syndrome Association : Contact: 303-797-1699 NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Colorado : Contact: 888-566-6264 National Organization for Rare Disorders : Contact: 800-999-6673 Unique (Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group)

Family Coalition Better Together The Family Coalition is a new entity in the policy arena, representing Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and disabilities. The Family Coalition is made up of five grassroots organizations who focus on the rights of families and their beloved family members with disabilities. We all share a common vision and values. This coalition strives to be the “go to” for policy makers and families with children and youth with disabilities in the State of Colorado. Coloado Agencies & Resources Disabiliy spcific Org What we can do for you: We are a resource We can provide testimony on the State Level and the Federal Level We can organize studies and research, related to CYSHCN. Our policy focus is ages 0-26 If we cannot help you, we will aim you the right direction to get a resource and/or an organization that can provide help Our Vision: The voices of families and individuals with disabilities are heard, valued, and respected. Our Values: Family-led Authentic Partnership Shared Knowledge The Family Coalition strives to be the “go to” for families with Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and disabilities, throughout the state of Colorado. Who We Are: El Grupo Vida El Grupo Vida empowers Spanish speaking families, including immigrants with disabilities and their families, with information, training, and direct advocacy to help become more self-sufficient and give that community a voice, raising awareness about their rights. Resource Center and Training Community Navigation Support Groups and Conferences Family Voices Colorado Family Voice CO works to improve health care access and equity for children and youth with special health care needs. 1:1 Systems Navigation for Families and Professionals Education and Training on Healthcare and Disability Systems Policy Work to Improve the Systems that Serve CYSHCN Parent to Parent Colorado Parent to Parent of Colorado works to connect families of individuals with disabilities to peer support. One-to-one Trained Support Parent Matching Private Online Discussion Group for Caregivers Virtual Support groups & Books Clubs Peak Parent Center As a result of PEAK’s services to families and professionals, children and adults with disabilities will live rich, active lives participating as full members of their schools and communities. Parent Training & Information Center/Parent Advising & Support Personal Networks for Transition Through Education Building Inclusive Schools & Communities for Families Show and Tell Show and Tell informs and empowers ALL families particularly BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) families to speak on behalf of their children who have disabilities so they can become contributing members of their community. One-to-One Parent Advising Workshops and Trainings Informative Bi-weekly Newsletter

Medicaid Buy-in Medicaid Buy-In for Children with Disabilities What is the Children’s Me dicaid Buy-In? The Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilities allows families who make too much to qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program)and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) to “buy into” Health First Colorado coverage for their child with a disability by paying a monthly premium based on the family’s income. Who Qualifies? Children age 19 and under, with a qualifying disability per the Social Security Administration (SSA) A determination of disability by the SSA is accepted as proof of disability Children not certified through the SSA can still be determined disabled by the State by completing the Health First Colorado Disability application Family income must be below 300% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL), after income disregards are calculated The Children’s Buy-In may be an option for: Families of children with disabilities who are over income or resources for other Medicaid programs or CHP+; children on a waitlist for a children’s waiver (other than the C-HCBS waiver; contact us to learn more about this); children who do not qualify for waiver services; children who do not have health insurance or who need coverage as a wrap-around to other insurance. Learn More: Read the full overview and Frequently Asked Questions from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF). Visit HCPF’s page about the Children’s Buy-In for all the details. Apply: Download the Medicaid Application for Medical Assistance and the Medicaid Disability Application (both are required). Apply online through the Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK) . Note that you will also need to complete and submit the disability application, linked above, on paper rather than online.buy in premium chart

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CFC and Waiver Members Adult HCBS Waivers Confused at how the new CFC program will impact you or your family member who is currently an adult on an HCBS waiver? Find your info sheet below to learn what details are most relevant to you. CFC for DD Members CFC for SLS Members CFC for EBD Members CFC for CIH Members CFC for BI Members CFC for CMHS Members

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