If you suspect abuse call 970-242-1211 or dial 911

CLASSES OFFERED

As part of its mission, the Center for Children promotes community education and prevention topics, providing many of these options free of charge to community members and clients in separate forums.

The Center for Children offers the Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children program.

Stewards of Children®, a Darkness to Light program, is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth, parents/caregivers, and for individuals concerned about the safety of children. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence-based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors.

The Center has provided the new 2.0 curriculum since 2023. This class is free to all community members.

2024 Schedule (at the Center 2350 G Road)

Tuesday, July 16th @ noon (Lunch provided. Please RSVP by Friday, July 12th)
Tuesday, August 13th @ 5:30pm
Tuesday, September 10th @ 5:30pm

Would you like to schedule a Stewards of Children presentation specifically for your group or organization?

Please contact us as we would love to come to you with this important and valuable information to keep children safe in our community!

For more information and to register, please contact Jody Lusby at Jody @ centerforchildrencac.org or call (970) 245-3788.

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Human Trafficking 101

The Western Slope Center for Children are partners with the local Western Slope Against Trafficking Task Force. Our task force representative, staff member Melissa Jefferson, is available to present Human Trafficking 101 trainings in one, two, and two and a half hour long sessions.

Participants of this course will learn:

  • The who, what, where and why of human trafficking
  • Indicators of human trafficking
  • The different types of trafficking that occur in Colorado
  • How to respond to potential victims
  • How to develop a holistic community response and spread awareness

These trainings are conducted by request for groups of 10 or more.

For more information or to request a training for your group, please contact Melissa Jefferson at Mjefferson@centerforchildrencac.org or call (970) 245-3788.