LOCAL RESOURCES
Department of Human Services – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a basic level of nutritional well-being for eligible families and individuals (LEARN MORE). https://www.archuletacounty.org/91/Department-of-Human-Services-DHS
Healthy Archuleta – Health and community wellness through food/nutrition resource assistance, educational programs, advocacy, systems work, and promoting community-driven solutions that lead to a healthier Archuleta. https://www.foodcoalition4archuleta.org/
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program – Nutrition Program that provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education to pregnant women, mothers of infants as well as infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
https://archuletacounty.org/759/Women-Infant-Children
FOOD PANTRIES
We have a food pantry open in various locations every day of the week in Pagosa Springs! Here is a list of each of them:
TRANSPORTATION
The following organizations offer parenting classes, playgroups and other educational resources. For additional children’s classes, visit our Family Services & Education page:
Aspire Medical Services & Education (INDIVIDUAL & GROUP CLASSES), 602 S. 8th Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 – 970-265-5963 or Email:education@aspirepagosa.org
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Time for Toddlers at the Pagosa Springs Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO Tuesdays 8:00am – 11:00am
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Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library, 811 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 – 970-264-2209 – offers classes, literacy training, virtual programs and activities for children of all ages.
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Seeds of Learning Preschool offers The Incredible Years Dinosaur School for parents of children 3-5 years old. Offered 2X a year. Call 970-264-5513 or Email: executiveassist@growingseeds.org for more details.
FOR A FULL LIST OF CHILDREN’S CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES, VISIT OUR FAMILY & EDUCATION RESOURCES PAGE
OTHER PARENTING EDUCATION RESOURCES:
Nurse Family Partnership – Provides first time mothers with support in parenting from pregnancy through the child’s second year through a series of home visits. https://archuletacounty.org/760/Nurse-Family-Partnership
SafeCare Home Visitation – An in-home program that provides direct skill training to parents in the areas of parenting, child safety, and child health. The program targets families with children ages zero to five years. Archuleta Public Health District administers the program. Contact Amy Nitchman, safecare@archuletacounty.org or call 970-264-2409
Development Guidelines – Provides a detailed guide of developmental milestones for each age stage of your child. Watch helpful videos to see typical development and tips on how to support your young child. www.earlylearning.co.org
4 the Children – Advocating for children who are abused or neglected and for children at risk of abuse and neglect throughout the 6th and 22nd judicial districts, representing the Archuleta, Dolores, Montezuma and San Juan counties. http://4thechild.org/
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – Great site for families that includes everything from music, to the “Families Today” column written by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton and Dr. Joshua Sparrow. http://families.naeyc.org
Prevent Child Abuse Colorado – 1-800-CHILDREN is a free statewide family support line. Parents can call to get support, parenting advice, and information on services and resources available in their community. https://www.illuminatecolorado.org/
Rise Above Violence – Our primary mission is to assist victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. We work to ensure victims rights are exercised and needs met. Call anytime day or night at (970) 264-9075.
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Law Enforcement Agencies:
Archuleta County Dispatch (970) 731-2160
Archuleta County Sheriff (970) 264-8430
Pagosa Springs Police Dept. (970) 264-4151
Colorado State Patrol (970) 247-4722
Important Resources:
Southwest Safehouse (970) 259-5443
District Attorney – Pagosa Office (970) 264-5898
District Attorney Victim/Witness Assistance (970) 247-8850
Department of Human Services (970) 264-2182
Department of Human Services – DHS provides financial, protection and prevention services to assist individuals and families. The Department seeks to strengthen individuals, families, and our community with the services provided and is dedicated to providing effective and efficient programs. Call 970-264-2182 https://www.archuletacounty.org/91/Department-of-Human-Services-DHS
Community Connections, for children zero to 3 years old, we providing services to empower, educate, assist, and serve babies, families and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1985 – Visit Website
San Juan BOCES, 701 Camino Del Rio, Suite 221, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-3261, Ext 360. Our primary mission is to support student services for children and youth with disabilities in their school environment – Visit Website
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association Southwest Colorado Group, connecting families blessed by Down Syndrome. Call 907-313-8825 or Email: elsiewallace@gmail.com
The ARC of Southwest Colorado, Contact (970) 422-2271. Our mission is to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
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Pagosa Outreach Connection, A confidential, multi-agency effort aimed at providing one-time, emergency, “last resort” assistance to individuals or families facing near term financial crisis. To apply, fill out this application here.
Salvation Army – The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however we can. Email: archuletasalvationarmy@gmail.com or call 970-264-0190
United Way of Southwest Colorado, 1315 Main Ave #121, Durango, CO 81301 – Call 970-946-1624. Nonprofit representing 13 programs/agencies in Archuleta County.
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