Know a teen who has overcome adversity?
Do you know a special teenager, between the ages of 13 and 19, who resides in Douglas County and has overcome adversity and created positive change in their lives, as well as the lives of others?...
View ArticleInterested in fostering or adopting a child?
Are you able to help a child by providing a stable, caring, transitional home until they can return home, be adopted or live independently? Are you considering adopting? At any given time, there are...
View ArticleDo you serve persons with developmental disabilities?
With a focus on better meeting the needs of residents with developmental disabilities, Douglas County is accepting grant applications through May 3 for projects or programs that address some of the...
View ArticleCounty commissioners unite against child abuse
Recognizing that the prevention of child abuse and neglect is helped by greater public awareness and supportive, involved communities, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners adopted a resolution...
View ArticleLearn to help prevent suicide
Did you know most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe? Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire for safety. If you are over the age of 15, learn...
View ArticlePlanting hope for children everywhere
With nearly 3,700 calls to its child abuse and neglect hotline in 2015, County officials yesterday both praised those who made the call, and delivered the message that preventing child abuse and...
View ArticleTime to give? Be a volunteer
Do you have some time on your hands and a desire to give back? In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 11-15, take a moment to examine the plethora of volunteer opportunities Douglas County...
View ArticleCounty orchard feeds those in need
Not long after the County integrated edible plants into its research and demonstration orchard, an idea was born. Why not share the harvest with a local nonprofit that serves families and individuals...
View ArticleOne place, more than one solution
A demonstration of partnership in action, the new Family Resource Pavilion in Centennial offers a one-stop shop for families from Douglas and Arapahoe counties to receive a comprehensive network of...
View ArticleFunds help strengthen community safety net
Twenty-two nonprofit programs that help enhance the quality of life for Douglas County residents in need will share $185,600 in grant funds this year. The funds — received by the County annually from...
View ArticleBack to school supplies and more for Douglas County families in need
School is just around the corner, and not everyone is ready. School supplies, clothing and other necessities can create a financial hurdle for already-stressed household budgets. Some families simply...
View ArticleIntroducing a new service for those who served
If you are an eligible Douglas County disabled veteran, applying for your initial free set of license plates, you may secure a personal appointment for assistance at the Lone Tree office of the...
View ArticleInterested in fostering a child?
Families that are interested in learning more about fostering or adopting a child are invited to attend one of three free upcoming information sessions being held in Douglas County. The meetings are:...
View ArticleFree Call-N-Ride Service returns to Parker this summer
Information courtesy of the Town of Parker. The Town of Parker is again partnering with RTD to provide FREE Call-n-Ride service in Parker this summer. Call-n-Ride is a personalized bus service that...
View ArticleSchool safety is everyone’s business
More than 68,000 students are returning to school in Douglas County, and whether they walk, bike, skate, or drive to school, it takes everyone, including parents, to ensure they get there safely. The...
View ArticleNew funds available to serve at-risk Veterans
Mary was in trouble. After six years in military service, her transition to civilian life was more challenging than she anticipated, particularly as she tried to access the basics of employment,...
View ArticleFunds help serve those with disabilities
With a focus on better meeting the needs of residents with developmental disabilities, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners awarded a total of $339,700 in grant funds to local municipalities and...
View ArticleCounty launches first phase of open data initiative featuring mobile...
Acknowledging that Open Data increases transparency, encourages civic engagement, informs public safety, and generates economic value that fuels private sector activity, the Board of Douglas County...
View ArticleIn high school? Want a legislative leadership opportunity?
The program, which unites high school students from throughout Douglas County with area civic leaders, gives teens an opportunity learn how the legislative process works. “Youth Congress is the...
View ArticleHelp shape the future of Douglas County Libraries
It’s an exciting time for Douglas County Libraries, with new facilities in Castle Pines, Lone Tree and Parker — and continual improvements for the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock and James H....
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