Parental Counseling and Education:
Families First
www.familiesfirstcolorado.org (303) 695-7996 (Helpline)
Parent support groups, education and a family helpline for helping parents navigate challenging family circumstances: (Spanish-speaking services available)
Toll Free and Bilingual Contact numbers:
(877) 695-7996 or 1-800-CHILDREN
Spanish: (866) 527-3264 or 1-866-LAS FAMILIAS
The Conflict Center (303) 433-4983
conflictcenter.org/
(parenting classes, as well as classes that focus on communication skills, consequences, negotiation, anger management, conflict management, and assertiveness)
Shared Parenting Support Program (720) 272-7830
coloradofamilycenter.net/shared_parenting_support_program
(structured 10-session program for parents who are interested in learning effective communication and co-parenting skills)
In the Best Interests of Children (303) 273-0459
disputepro.com/parenting/
(co-parenting classes offered throughout the Denver metro area)
Solutions for Families (303) 772-4450
coloradocoparenting.com/
(skills-based co-parenting program/classes for separated parents)
Adams County and Broomfield Family Resource Guide
www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/File/Court_Probation/17th_Judicial_District/Community_Resource_Guide_final.pdf
Blue Iris – Divorce Support for Women
www.theblueiris.org/
Colorado Families – Web Calendar
www.cofamilies.com/
(a free web calendar for co-parents, step-parents and blended families)
Dads 24/7
www.dads247.org
(education and resources to support fathers in making long-term commitments to their children)
Douglas County Youth and Family Resource Guide
www1.dcsdk12.org/secondary/dchs/docs/440911.pdf
Proud to Parent
www.proudtoparent.org/
(free, confidential, interactive web site for never married parents who are separating or separated)
Resource Directory for Single Parents – Boulder County
bcn.boulder.co.us/pss/spd.html
Single Mothers of Color (303) 293-2126
smocdenver.org/
(information, resources and advocacy for working single mothers of color in the Denver area)
Up to Parents
www.uptoparents.org/
(free, confidential, interactive web site for divorcing and divorced parents)
Marriage Counseling:
University of Denver Couples Clinic (303) 871-3306
www.du.edu/psychology/child_and_family_clinic/index.html
(evaluation, treatment and couple’s therapy using PREP, a research-based educational program)
County Child Support Offices:
Information on establishing child support, paternity, child support payments, and enforcement
Help with financial and medical needs of children
Help with collecting child support - Provide services for county residents who have custody of their children but are not receiving child support to which they are entitled
Provide a full range of services in trying to collect current child support and arrearages
Denver Department of Human Services, Child Support Enforcement
1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204
(720) 944-2960, (800) 809-0805 www.denvergov.org/Child_Support
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Boulder County Department of Social Services, Child Support Enforcement Unit
529 Coffman Street, Ste. 190, Longmont, C0 80501
(303) 678-6300 www.co.boulder.co.us./ss/cse
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Adams County, Child Support Enforcement
7190 Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor, Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 227-223 www.co.adams.co.us
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Arapahoe County, 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Child Support Division
7305 S. Potomac, Ste. 100, Centennial, CO 80112
(720) 874-8700 www.co.arapahoe.co.us
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Douglas County, 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Child Support Division
4000 Justice Way, Ste. 2525A, Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 874-8700 www.douglas.co.us./humanservices.htm
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, Child Support Enforcement
3500 Illinois Street, Ste. 1300, Golden, CO 80401
(303) 271-4300 www.jeffco.us/cse
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Broomfield County, Health and Human Services, Child Support Enforcement
6 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-2261 www.broomfield.org/index.aspx?nid=260
Additional information is also available at: www.childsupport.state.co.us
Family Support Registry:
www.childsupport.state.co.us (303) 299-9123 or (800) 374-6558
The payment processing center for child support in the state of Colorado
Questions regarding the status of a child support payment or account and address changes
O. Box 2171, Denver, CO 80201-2171
Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday-Friday
Child Support Enforcement Services Clinic:
Provided by Denver Bar Association Call for schedule: (303) 860-1115
3rd Thursday of every other month – Noon-1:00 pm.
1437 Bannock St., Room 368
This free clinic will provide information on the services provided by Colorado’s County Child Support Enforcement Units. Topics include establishment of paternity, contest of paternity, and the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support orders under the federal IV-D program. Information on how to apply for services, guidelines on calculating child support, and all child support obligations will also be provided. General questions are welcome but direct legal advice may not be provided.
Domestic Violence Local and National Hotlines:
Domestic Violence (local) (303) 318-9989
Domestic Violence (national) (800) 799-7233, (800) 787-3224 TTY
Domestic Violence Resources:
Project Safeguard (303) 317-4157
www.psghelps.org
Project Safeguard, a Colorado non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing legal advocacy and direct court support to victims of domestic abuse, ensuring their safety and survival.
Adams County: (303) 637-7761
Arapahoe County: (303) 799-3971
Broomfield County: (720) 887-2179
Denver County: (720) 865-9159
Denver Police Department, Victim Assistance Unit (720) 913-6035
www.denvergov.org/DPDVAU
On-scene crisis intervention service, advocacy, and referrals
1331 Cherokee Street, Denver, CO 80202
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
Victim & Witness Services
Free services to victims of crime: advocacy, crisis counseling, legal information, education on the criminal justice system and crime prevention services
(303) 659-7735 (Adams County)
(720) 887-2199 (Broomfield County)
303) 441-3700 (Boulder County)
Self-Help Centers:
Colorado Courts Self-Help Center
www.courts.state.co.us/Self Help/Index.cfm
This site offers general information, forms, and instructions for self-representation in court matters.
Adams Combined Courts Self-Help Center
1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601
email: 17SHRC@judicial.state.co.us All emails answered within 24 hours
Hours: M-F, 9am – 3pm
Arapahoe District Court Self-Help Center
7325 S. Potomac St., Room 106B, Courthouse II, Centennial, CO 80112
email: 18CourtHelpCenter@judicial.state.co.us
Hours: M-F, 8am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm
(303) 645-1755
Denver District Court / Denver Probate Court Self-Help Center
1437 Bannock Street, Room 368, Denver, Colorado 80202
Hours: M-F, 8am – 4pm
Phone (domestic matters): (720) 865-8440
Phone (probate matters): (720) 865-8746
Denver Juvenile Court Self-Help Center (Adoption, Paternity, Child Support)
520 West Colfax, Room 125, Denver, CO 80202
Hours: M-F, 10 am – 2pm
(720) 337-0583
Douglas County Self-Help Center
4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 437-6200
T & W, 8:30am – 12:30pm (staff)
F, 8:30am – 12pm Domestic Only (staffed by volunteer attorneys)
Jefferson County Combined Courts Self-Help Center
100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80401
(303) 271-6570
Hours: M-F, 8am – 4pm
Legal Advice and Information:
Colorado Legal Services
(303) 837-1313 www.coloradolegalservices.org
This organization provides help for low-income individuals wanting information such as self-help legal information; where to find legal help; who qualifies for free or low-cost legal help; and information about the courts, clinics, and other available help.
JAMLAC (Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic)
2330 W. Mulberry Pl., Denver, CO 80204
(303) 839-5198 www.milehighmin.org/jamlac
Bi-weekly consultation clinics on Friday afternoons. JAMLAC addresses the legal needs of people struggling with poverty and oppression. JAMLAC also provides full-service legal services for clients that need assistance with: general civil matters, domestic cases, immigration, bankruptcy, public benefits, landlord/tenant discrepancies, sealing of records.
Mi Casa Resource Center
(303) 573-1302 www.micasaresourcecenter.org
360 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223
Legal night offers free legal information from volunteer lawyers
3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Consultation concerning immigration, credit, housing, landlords, employment issues, family law
No appointments, first come first served
Channel 4 Help Line
(303) 831-HELP (4357)
Free advice on each Tuesday of the month, 4pm-7:30pm
Child Support Enforcement (Dept. of Human Services)
(303) 866-4300 www.cdhs.state.co.us
See section on Child Support for County offices.
For the Public - Denver Bar Association
www.denbar.org/index.cfm/ID/1102
Online information and brochures
Lawline 9 — 9 News
(303) 698-0999 www.9news.com
Every Wednesday, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Attorney Referrals:
Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service
(303) 831-8000
Offers referrals in Adams, Arapahoe, Aurora, Boulder, Denver, Douglas/Elbert, Jefferson, and Larimer counties. For El Paso County, call (719) 636-1532. For Larimer County, call (970) 226-2455.
Metro Volunteer Lawyers
(303) 830-8210 www.metrovolunteerlawyers.org
1905 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203
(applicants call Colorado Legal Services for intake — (303) 837-1313)
MVL recruits and coordinates volunteer lawyers to perform free and low-cost legal services for people with no or very low income who live and work in Adams, Broomfield, Arapahoe, Denver, Elbert, Douglas, & Jefferson counties.
Find a Lawyer - Colorado Bar Association
www.cobar.org/directory
Online directory, by type of attorney, with contact information
Martindale-Hubbell Law Directories
www.martindale.com/locator
These directories can be found in law libraries or public libraries. The resource lists attorneys in Colorado, along with their specialties.
Legal Clinics/Divorce Resources:
Denver Bar Association Pro Se (do it yourself) Litigant Clinics
denbar.org/index.cfm/ID/22742/dba/Legal-Clinics/
These clinics assist in understanding the legal process and forms. They do not provide direct legal advice, and they will not directly assist in completing forms.
Doing Your Own Divorce Clinic
3rd Wednesday of each month, Noon-1:30 pm.
City and County Building, 1437 Bannock St., Courtroom 311, Denver, CO 80204
Legal Night at Mi Casa
3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7:00 pm.
360 Acoma, Denver, CO 80204
(303) 573-1302
Small Claims Clinic
3rd Tuesday of each month, 11:00 am-1:00 pm.City and County Building, 1437 Bannock St., Room 117, Denver, CO 80204
Adams/Broomfield Bar Association
Pro Se Divorce Clinic:
Adams County Justice Center, 1st floor Training Room,
1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601
Advance registration is not required.
No income eligibility requirements.
Please obtain the forms or Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation prior to attending the clinic. These forms can be downloaded at www.courts.state.co.us “Self Help”.
If you have questions, please contact (303) 458-1665.
Douglas County Pro Se Divorce & Post Decree Clinic
Every Friday, Every Month at the Douglas County Justice Center
4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock in the Self-Help Center on the first floor
From 8:30 AM until Noon
For more information, call (303) 663-7266
The Douglas County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is a FREE legal clinic for parties who have no attorney who are going through Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, or Post-Decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. The free Douglas County Pro Se Clinic is staffed by licensed attorneys knowledgeable about Colorado Family Law. The attorneys assist in completing paperwork, and explaining the divorce process and post-decree procedures, but they will not be able to answer questions specific to the facts of your individual case. This Clinic is informational only.