Double Your Impact This Colorado Gives Day: Be the Hope a Child Needs
When we opened our doors in 1981, we had a simple but powerful vision: Every child deserves a permanent, safe home, and every family deserves support on their journey. For over 43 years, we've watched this vision transform lives across Colorado.
This Colorado Gives Day, you have a unique opportunity to be a part of that transformation—and to double your impact.
This Colorado Gives Day, you have a unique opportunity to be a part of that transformation—and to double your impact.
Imagine the Journey of a Child Awaiting a Home
Picture a child named Maya. At just eight years old, she's already moved through multiple foster homes. Each move means a new school, new faces, and the same question lingering in her mind: "Will I ever find a place where I belong?" The uncertainty is overwhelming, but the hope for a permanent, loving family keeps her going.
Children like Maya are at the heart of what we do at Adoption Options. They remind us that behind every statistic is a real child yearning for stability, love, and a place to call home.
Children like Maya are at the heart of what we do at Adoption Options. They remind us that behind every statistic is a real child yearning for stability, love, and a place to call home.
A Different Kind of Support
At Adoption Options, we understand that building families through adoption isn't just about paperwork and procedures. It's about walking alongside birth parents making profound decisions about their children's futures. It's about preparing adoptive families for the beautiful complexity of adoption. Most importantly, it's about ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive.
Our approach has always been different. Since day one, we've welcomed all families—regardless of age, religion, or family structure. Our diverse staff reflects the vibrant Denver community we serve, bringing deep understanding and genuine compassion to every family we support.
Our approach has always been different. Since day one, we've welcomed all families—regardless of age, religion, or family structure. Our diverse staff reflects the vibrant Denver community we serve, bringing deep understanding and genuine compassion to every family we support.
Why Your Support Matters Now
Every day, we see families in our community facing increasingly complex challenges. More birth parents are coming to us while navigating difficult circumstances. At the same time, we're working harder than ever to ensure children find not just any home, but the right home—one where they'll thrive for years to come.
We've responded to these growing needs by expanding our services, particularly through our Fostering Healthy Futures program. When we look at the children in this program, we see remarkable transformations that remind us why this work matters so much.
Our partnership with the University of Colorado and the Kempe Center has shown that children who participate in Fostering Healthy Futures are five times more likely to find permanency within a year. Just as importantly, we're seeing these children graduate high school at higher rates and need less mental health support in the year following the program. They're finding stable homes and staying in them—building the kind of lasting family connections every child deserves.
These aren't just statistics—they represent real children finding their way to permanent, loving families. They're teenagers discovering they're not alone on their journey. They're young people building the confidence and skills they need to thrive, all while knowing they have a community of support behind them.
Step into Their Shoes
Think about what it feels like to be a child in foster care:
- Uncertainty about where you'll sleep next week.
- Anxiety over fitting into yet another new school.
- Hope that the next family might be the one that lasts.
Beyond Adoption: Growing Stronger Together
When families come to us, they become part of something bigger—a community dedicated to supporting one another long after adoption day. We've learned over our 43 years that building forever families means being there for every step of the journey, from those first uncertain conversations to the joy of finalization and beyond.
That's why we're here with birth parents from their first phone call, offering compassionate counseling and support as they navigate one of life's most profound decisions. We stand beside adoptive families as they prepare for their new role, providing education that goes far beyond the basics to address the real, day-to-day experiences of adoptive parenting.
But our commitment doesn't end when an adoption is finalized. We understand that adoption is a lifelong journey, which is why we continue to walk alongside our families with:
This comprehensive support creates ripples that extend far beyond individual families. When children feel secure in their identities and family connections, when birth parents have peace in their decisions, and when adoptive parents have the tools they need to parent effectively--our whole community grows stronger.
That's why we're here with birth parents from their first phone call, offering compassionate counseling and support as they navigate one of life's most profound decisions. We stand beside adoptive families as they prepare for their new role, providing education that goes far beyond the basics to address the real, day-to-day experiences of adoptive parenting.
But our commitment doesn't end when an adoption is finalized. We understand that adoption is a lifelong journey, which is why we continue to walk alongside our families with:
- Support services that grow and adapt as children do
- Therapeutic resources that understand the unique aspects of adoption
- Assistance when adoptees want to explore their histories or connect with birth families
- Ongoing education and community connection for everyone in the adoption circle
This comprehensive support creates ripples that extend far beyond individual families. When children feel secure in their identities and family connections, when birth parents have peace in their decisions, and when adoptive parents have the tools they need to parent effectively--our whole community grows stronger.
Your Gift Goes Further Than Ever
This Colorado Gives Day, your support of our mission carries unique power. As a qualified organization, gifts to Adoption Options receive a 50% tax credit on Colorado state taxes. What does this mean? A $10,000 gift effectively costs you $5,000 after the tax credit—while providing the full $10,000 in vital services to children and families.
Your support helps us provide:
Your support helps us provide:
- Compassionate counseling for birth parents
- Comprehensive education and preparation for adoptive families
- Long-term post-adoption support
- Our growing Fostering Healthy Futures program
Looking Ahead with Hope
As we look to 2025, we're expanding our services to meet our community's growing needs. The Fostering Healthy Futures program will double in size, allowing us to serve more youth ages 9-15. We're also developing new support services for families post-adoption because we know the adoption journey continues long after placement.
Join Us in Creating Forever Families
Every day, we witness the power of permanent, loving homes to transform lives. When you support Adoption Options this Colorado Gives Day, you're not just making a donation--you're giving a child the chance to find a place to call home.
Will you help us make that difference?
Will you help us make that difference?
