Larimer Loop Spring 2010

“The Possibilities Never End in 2010” was this year’s slogan for the 2nd Annual Flying Pig Charity 5K Run/Walk. Scores of sponsors, contributors, volunteers, runners/walkers and spectators gathered at Spring Canyon Park Sunday, April 11th to prove that there is no end to what this community can ac-complish. 285 runners/walkers completed the route and qualified for an array of fabulous prizes. Over 40 children under 10 yrs participated in the “Piglet Walk”. Each received a goody bag filled with toys, gift certificates, and a “flying pig” decorated cookie. Numerous volunteers donated their time and efforts before, during and after this event to ensure its success. 17 major sponsors and 16 other sponsors financed the race, and provided food and beverages for the post run/walk brunch. Several organizations donated items and gift certificates used for the prizes awarded age group winners and winners of the random drawing. Foot of the Rockies set up the course, organized field marshals and finishing line volunteers, and tracked the finishing times of each runner/walker. All Occasions Cater-ing served the delicious brunch. Community members offered emotional support to families and friends of race participants as well as the Family Support Services Program at Foothills Gateway Inc. We would like to thank each and every one of our sponsors, contributors, volunteers, runners/walkers and all other community supporters for making this event a tremendous success! Enjoy the photo montage of race day on page 2 of this newsletter. Please take note of our sponsors listed on page 3. Whenever you visit one of these businesses thank, them for supporting the 2nd Annual Flying Pig 5K Run/Walk. See you next year!

-Family Support Services Program Council

Spring-Summer 2010

What’s inside the Loop A Picture Perfect Day Page 2 Sponsors Page 3 FSSP Staff Page 3 Support Groups Page 4 Online Resources and Support Page 5 Bulletin Board Page 6 Neurology Clinics Page 7 Healthy Kids Club Page 7 HCP Staff Page 7 Unified Play Group Schedule Page 8-9 A Honor and A Privilege 0-11 Who’s Who at the Loop Page 11 Medical Home Brochure Insert

Foothills Gateway Inc. Children’s Case Management

Coordinator/Part C Coordinator

Sondra Lee

(970) 266-5424

[email protected]

Children’s Case Managers

Bri Wronski (970) 266-5422 [email protected] Paige Sorensen (970) 266-5426 [email protected] Susan Higgins (970) 266-5395 [email protected] Pam Miller (970) 266-5409 [email protected] Timarie Bashor (970)266-5437 [email protected] Katie Dockery 266-5425 [email protected] Emily Balch 266-5418 [email protected] Matt Cloven 266-5445 [email protected] Christie Sebesta 266-5411 [email protected] Francine Bush 266-5394 [email protected] Joan Sugarman 266-5439 [email protected] Family Support Services Program Council Members Brenda Tuttle (Parent)-Chair Cheryl Pugh (Parent)-CoChair Libby Stoddard (Parent) Kristen Deakin (Parent) Mindi Pryce (Parent) Trista (Tree) Roecker (Parent) Tina Boyer (Community Member) Gayle Timm (Parent) Jarah Grashorn (Parent) Kim Walkenhorst (LCDHE –E.P.S.D.T.) Debbie Lapp (Foothills Gateway Inc.) Sondra Lee (Foothills Gateway Inc.)

Special Thank You to all of the Sponsors of

The 2nd Annual Flying Pig Charity

5K Run/Walk

Support Groups

EMPOWER Colorado/DREAM EMPOWER Colorado/DREAM is a nonprofit organization created by parents and families to support, educate and advocate for parents and families of children with mental health issues (brain disorders). Contact: Libby Stoddard (970) 227-7196 www.empowercolorado.com Autism Support Group Autism Society of Larimer County Community Education Meetings First Monday of the Month 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Respite Care Inc., 6203 S. Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins. Meeting Schedule: 6:30 to 7:30 pm - Presentation 7:30pm to 8:00 - Question & Answer 8:00pm to 8:30pm - Breakout and Networking Contact: Phyllis Zimmerman At [email protected] List Serve Address: FortCollinsAspergers_Autism @yahoogroups.com Federation of Families Supports families of youth, who have emotional, behavioral and mental disorders. Call Libby Stoddard for dates and times at (970) 223-9162 www.coloradofederation.org Parents of Asthmatic & Allergic Children Meetings quarterly-call for dates and times Cindy Coopersmith (970) 495-8153 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Loveland Support Group Meets the 4th Monday of every month,5:30 – 7:30 pm Lifespring Covenant Church, 743 S. Detsero

Fort Collins Support Group Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month,6:00 - 8:00 pm Summitview Community Church 1601 W. Drake Daycare provided at both groups. For more information, contact Josh Rabe at 970.622.7311 Mile High Down Syndrome Larimer County New Parent Group Focus: birth to 5 years old Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm Plymouth Congregational Church, 916 W. Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO Contact: Mindi & Kirk Pryce (970)226-8674 or Megan & Rodolfo Valdez (970) 482-3782 for specific information www.mhdsa.org Northern Colorado Circle of Friends Community Group for families of children with Down Syndrome ages 5 to 12 who live in the Greeley, Windsor, Ft. Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, Red Feather Lakes, Wellington and Berthoud areas . We plan a social activity in the Summer and Fall (~July and October) and have a mix of meetings with and without formal presentations to allow us to get to know one another and share information about how our kids are doing. (September, January, February, and May) We meet the second Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 5420 N. Taft Avenue, Loveland, Colorado. For more information, contact Bernie Connell (970-221-3758) or send an email to [email protected]

Thompson Autism/Asperger’s Parent/Community Support Group Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month during the school year. 6pm-8pm Thompson School District Administration Building 800 Taft Ave Loveland, CO Contact: Margi Scoufis (970) 613-6771 D.I.S.H Dietary Intervention Support and Hope provides personal one on one FREE consultations and individual meetings. These services are open to anyone who is inquiring, starting out or is a veteran of the gluten-free, casein-free diet and biomedical interventions. Contact: Phyllis Zimmerman Ph: 970-206-4979 Email: [email protected]

CIRCLE OF PARENTS!

Informal "get together" for parents to meet and discuss parenting questions and concerns. Parents and kids attend on a drop-in basis - we've learned that most parents attend once and can't stay away. Here, you will find parents supporting and encouraging each other without judgment. The group provides friendship and an opportunity to learn from one other. Who: Families with children 3 – 8 years old When: Tuesdays, 4 – 5p.m. Where: Fit for Fun Family Fun Center,4103 So. Mason St. Fort Collins, CO (Cost: Free for parents; $3 charge per family for kids. It is recommended that parents call to RSVP for their first visit contact :Betsy Baier 970 232-1163 or [email protected]

NEWLY FORMED GROUPS You're Never Alone Multi-disability Support Group for families of children with special needs Sponsored by Larimer County Autism Society Third Tuesday of each month 6:30pm-8:00pm Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church 4501 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO FREE Childcare by reservation at (970) 980-7527 For further information please contact: Tina Boyer at(970) 980-7527 or Brenda Tuttle at (970) 267-8705 or by email at [email protected] Larimer County Epilepsy Support Group Provides support for people with epilepsy, their family and community members. 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00pm-9:00pm Mandolin Cafe 210 East 4th st. Loveland, CO For further information contact Heather Schichtel www.samsmom-heathers.blogspot.com www.epilepsycolorado.org Moms Night Support and friendship for Northern Colorado Mothers of Children with and without special needs. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month 7-9pm Locations vary. Please contact Brenda Tuttle at (970) 267-8705 or email [email protected]

[email protected] Special Online Support for Parents of Special Kids is a list serve for parents who reside in Northern Colorado. To join email [email protected] or contact: Brenda Tuttle [email protected] or (970) 267-8705. www.p2p-co.org Parent-to-Parent of Colorado A non-profit organization com-mitted to quality Parent to Par-ent support across Colorado to families of children with special healthcare needs. Provides emo-tional and informational support, resources and matches parents seeking sup-port with another parent. www.peakparent.org PEAK Parent Center . 800-284-0251 The mission of PEAK Parent Center is to provide training, information and technical assis-tance to equip families of chil-dren birth through twenty-six including all disability conditions with strategies to advocate suc-cessfully for their children www.arclc.org The Arc of Larimer County advo-cates for all individuals who have developmental disabilities to have opportunities and choices for inclusion and in-volvement in all aspects of life within our communities. www.autismcolorado.org Autism Society of Colorado promotes the quality of life for people with autism spectrum disorders and their families. FortCollinsAs-pergers_Austim@yahoo groups.com A group for parents, caretakers, teachers, of children on the au-

tism spectrum to share informa-tion in the Larimer County, Northeastern Colorado areas. www.uchsc.edu/atp Assistive Technology Partners 800-255-3477 Device exchange program, data base of potential AT funding resources. Make and Take di-rections on various low cost AT adaptations and devices. Com-munity based demonstrations, annual conference www.ccdconline.org Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (303) 839-1775 Information and assistance on disability rights issues for youth and adults. Advances legislation and public policy impacting the disability community www.cde.state.co.us/index_special.htm Colorado Department of Educa-tion-Exceptional Student Leader-ship Unit (303) 866-6694 Website resources on special education law/school/district programs etc. FAST FACTS on a variety of topics. Information on educational specialists, parent-professional partnerships www.citizensforpatientsafety.org Citizens for Patient Safety (303) 226-5526 Patient safety information and referral. Advocacy training for those who have family members in the hospital. Support for fami-lies/individuals dealing with legal issues in the medical sys-tem www.cdhs.state.co.us/ddd Division for Developmental Disabilities (303) 866-7450 Provides various services to individuals with developmental

disabilities. Administers children and family program, adult pro-grams. Information on CCBS (Community Centered Boards) www.eastersealscolorado.org Easter Seals Colorado (303)233-1666 x237 Respite, including Discovery Club, weekend programs and summer camp. Warm water therapy and aquatic programs. Employment services/support, transition trainings, transporta-tion assessments. www.eicolorado.org Early Intervention Colorado 888-777-4041 Connects families with early intervention services to help infants and toddlers under age three grow and develop as well as help their families in the proc-ess www.elgrupovida.org El Grupo Vida (303) 904-6073 Information, referrals and sup-port groups for Spanish speak-ing families of children with spe-cial needs. Annual free confer-ence. www.empowercolorado.com Support, education, advocacy for families of children/youth with mental health issues. Support groups throughout the state. Statewide listserve www.familyvoicesco.org Advocacy for children with spe-cial health care needs. Assists families in navigating health systems including Medicaid, Medicaid waivers and private insurance www.guardianshipallianceof colorado.org Guardianship Alliance of Colorado (303) 228-5382

Information and referral on guardianship, including volun-teer guardianship matching pro-gram. Information and training for those wishing to become a guardian for a family member who is 18 yrs or older. www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/PEP.asp Parents Encouraging Parents (303) 866-6846 Free conference including lodg-ing and meals, heal twice per year at various statewide loca-tion (apply early as waiting lists occur frequently). Brings to-gether parents and professional for education on supporting your child in school and the commu-nity www.thelegalcenter.org The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People 800-288-1376 Advice on the legal rights of peo-ple with disabilities. Publishes: “Everyday Guide to Special Education Law”

Parenting Newsletter Electronic Newsletters FREE valuable resource for par-ents of children prenatal through age 5 (with links to additional information for par-ents/providers working with school aged children and teen parents). These newsletters are available in both English and Spanish. Other features include podcasts, “Ask and Expert” and videos. To sign up simply go to www.extension.org/parenting scroll down and look on the right for “parenting newsletter”. For further information please contact Dr Ann Bruce at [email protected] or (970) 491-7608

Online Resources and

Support

BULLETIN BOARD Attention Families receiving Family Support Services! Quarterly expense forms are due July 5, 2010 Foothills Gateway Inc 301 W Skyway Dr Fort Collins, CO 80525 Fax: (970) 267-3497 Advocate Education Grant Family Support Services Pro-gram (FSSP) Council at Foot-hills Gateway has limited fund-ing available to assist Larimer County families enrolled in Family Support Services pro-gram or on the waiting list for services. This grant entitled Advocate Empowerment Grant (AEG) is designed to enable people with developmental disabilities and their families to take advantage of the opportu-nities, experiences and infor-mation they need to empower their lives. For further information please contact your Foothills Gateway Case Manager (970) 226-2345 Help Beat Autism Music Festival to Benefit: Autism Society of Larimer County May 23, 2010 3-7pm Family Friendly 7-9pm Supervision required Avogadro’s Number 605 S Mason St. Fort Collins, CO Performances by FALE, Fort Collins Drum and Dance, and Euforquestra. Interactive Music Booths RESPITE Nights Special Friends Club Crossroads Church 5420 N. Taft Ave Loveland FREE Respite Nights for fami-lies of children with special

needs June 19, July 24, August 28, September 18, October 16th, November 13th, December 4th We also have a new Special Friends Youth Group for middle school, high school & young adults. It is on Saturday’s from 6:15 to 8:15 pm in the Youth Building’s Club 45 Room. The upcoming dates are: June 5th, July 17, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 6, December 4th Understanding Autism Spec-trum Disorders: A Multidiscipli-nary Perspective. June 1, 2010 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Location to be determined. For informa-tion, 303-465-4042 or [email protected]. The Great Behavior Break-down. June 3, 10, 17 and 24. 10:00-11:30 a.m. Lifescape Counseling, Boul-der. To register, www.postinstitute.com/gbb/free/. FREE (with purchase of book and workbook). $99 *Includes free workbook Save $10 each when register-ing a group of two or more! Family Learning Retreat 2010

Friday, June 04, 2010

5:00 PM

Colorado School for

the Deaf & Blind 33 North Institute St. Colorado Springs CO 80903

Contact: Diane Covington

719-578-2225

[email protected]

http://www.csdb.org/home

The weekend retreat is for any family with a child who is deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deaf/blind. This is an opportu-nity for families to meet other families while networking, learning and having fun to-gether. Check-in and dinner begins Friday June 4th, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM and ends by 12 on Sunday. $25/adult & $20/child

Understanding Special Educa-tion: IDEA and IEP’s. June 10 and 17. 5:30-8:00 p.m. with dinner and childcare. Location TBD. For information, Community Parent Resource Center at 303-365-2772 or www.denvermetrocprc.org. FREE.

Responding to Challenging Behavior: The ABC’s of Positive Guidance. June 12. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lakewood. To register, 303-423-1026 or www.relationshiproots.org.

Statewide Assistive Technology Symposium. June 14-15. Adams 12 Conference Center, Thornton. For information, 303-315-1276 or www.assistivetechnologypartners.org.

Behavior Management Strate-gies for Children with Au-tism. June 15. 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Southridge Recreation Cen-ter, Highlands Ranch. For more information, 303-985-1133. FREE.

National Brain Injury Employ-ment Conference. June 16-17. Red Lion Colonial Hotel, Denver. Standard Registration: $225.00 Brain Injured Survivor, Person with MS: $50 Requesting Scholarship-BI Survivor (Civilian or Veteran) or Family Member: $5-$0 Full time student with ID num-ber or Family Member: $75 For information, 303-636-5734 [email protected] or www.CBICS.com. The Longest Day of Golf Fundrasier for Autism Society of Larimer County On June 21, 2010, four men will set out to attempt 16 hours of “speed” style golf with the goal of completing at least 200 holes in one day! It is easy to help! Participants collect pledges from donors. Pledges can be made per com-pleted hole or on a flat pledge basis. For more information visit www.AutismLarimer.org Parent Project Muscular Dys-trophy Annual Conference. June 24-27. Denver Marriott City Center. To register, www.parentprojectmd.org/ Fees apply What’s With This Kid?: Understanding Temperament to Decrease Challenging Be-havior. June 26. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lakewood. To register, 303-423-1026 or www.relationshiproots.org. Fees apply

Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs

Mailing Address and Phone Number: Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs Larimer County Department of Health and Environment 1525 Blue Spruce Dr Fort Collins, CO 80524

(970) 498-6732

Larimer County Staff Team Leader/Community Health Services Director Averil Strand, RN, MSN (970) 498-6760 Nursing Coordinator Cindy Bradrick, RN BSN 498-6747 Program Coordinator Ginger Hillyard, BSW (970) 498-6732 CO-HEAR Regional Coordinator Annette Landes, SLP (970) 217-9532 Family Regional Consultant Brenda Tuttle (970) 267-8705 Nutrition Regional Coordinator Donna Uhlrich, RD (970) 498-6732 OT/PT Regional Coordinator Caryn Stanwyck, MS, PT (970) 691-1223 Social Work Regional Coordinator Anne Chaisson, MSW (970) 498-6733 Audiology Coordinator Nancy Alexander, MA, CCC-A (970) 586-6812

Neurology Clinic June 24, 2010, Dr. Paul Moe, Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist From: The Children’s Hospital, Denver To register contact: Cindy Bradrick RN, BSN with the Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs at Larimer County Department of Health and Environment 1525 Blue Spruce Dr Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 498-6747

Healthy Kids Club is a community outreach program, sponsored by Poudre Valley Health System, to promote health and wellness in local elementary school students. Since its founding in 1998, Kids Club has served thousands of elementary-age children with programs that emphasize health, exercise, safety - and fun! Healthy Kids Club partners with schools and agencies that serve youth in Fort Collins, Windsor, and Loveland, to provide year-round health and safety education.

Healthy Kids Club Goals

• To promote healthy physical activity and wellness in the schools

• To raise awareness of the benefits of healthy behaviors

• To encourage healthy choices

• To promote positive character development and citizenship Current Healthy Kids Club Programs

Fit Families on the Move! This popular program sponsored by Healthy Kids Club, Poudre Valley Health System, is designed to keep families moving and active during the summer months. Registered families received t-shirts, a Fit Family activity calendar, and all all-access pass for over 60 free/low-cost summer activities!

Healthy Kids Run Series. Register now for the 12th annual Healthy Kids Run Series! The series includes nine free, local, 1-mile fun runs for children ages 5-12. Participants get a punch card and prizes for running in four or more races.

Fit.Teen Run Series. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Fit.Teen Run Series. The series includes nine local 5K runs. Teens earn prizes for participating in five or more races (registration and/or fees may be required for each race).

For further information or to obtain registration forms contact Laurie Zenner, Healthy Kids Club Manager, [email protected] or 970-495-7511 or visit :

https://vic.pvhs.org/portal/page?_pageid=333,429685&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&pagid=137

Unified Play Group A playgroup for kids of all ages and abilities Summer 2010 Schedule

Friday Play Dates May 28 10AM-12PM Beginning of Summer Pizza Party Chuck E Cheese, 105 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, (970) 221-2122 June 4 2PM-4PM Inspiration Playground, Spring Canyon Park, 2626 W. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO June 11 2PM-4PM Bowling at Sweetheart Lanes,2320 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538-3207 (970) 667-3510 June 18 2PM-4PM Toy Story 3 (2D), Time is estimated. Please RSVP by June 17, Brenda Tuttle (970) 218-0362 Cinemark Fort Collins, 4721 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins, CO June 25 2PM-4PM Lee Martinez Farm, 600 North Sherwood Street, Fort Collins

July 2 Happy Independence Day! No meeting this week. July 09 10AM-12PM City Park Pool. 1599 City Park Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521, (970) 484-7665 July 16 10AM-12PM The Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center, 200 Mathews St., Fort

Collins, Colorado July 23 10AM-12PM Glowgolf in Fort Collins, Colorado At Foothills Mall, in the Southeast Corner of the

Foothills Mall. July 30 10AM-12PM Inspiration Park, Spring Canyon Park, 2626 W. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO Aug 6 10PM-12PM Horsetooth Reservoir, Inlet Campground, Fort Collins, CO Join us for a fun morning of sand and sun.

All children must be supervised by a Personal Care Provider at all times.

A “personal care provider” is defined as a person who accompanies the child and assists the child with all necessary daily living skills. Please note that this is not a respite group.

. *Ending times are approximations.

Family Play Dates June 19 10AM-12PM Bounce, 1020 S. Lincoln Ave (Hwy 287), Loveland, CO 80537 July 17 10AM-5PM Water World, 1850 W 89th Ave, Denver - (303) 427-7873. RSVP by July 15 for discount tickets, Brenda Tuttle (970) 218-0362 Aug 14 10AM-12PM Tie Dye Party, Inspiration Park, Spring Canyon Park, 2626 W. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO

Moms’ Night Out

Join Northern Colorado mothers of children with and without special needs for support and friendship. We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 7pm-9pm. 2nd Tuesday of each month is a chat and craft night at Catalyst Coffee, 3501 South Shields Street Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 223-9035. Don't craft? No problem join us for support and friendship. Upcoming dates are: June 8, July 13 and August 10, 7-9pm 4th Tuesday of each month is dinner and socializing at local restaurants Upcoming dates and locations are:

June 22 7-9pm Island Grill, Fort Collins - 2601 S. Lemay (Scotch Pines Village) 970-266-0124 August 3 7-9 pm Woody’s Woodfired Pizza (Makeup date for July) 518 West Laurel Street

Fort Collins, CO 80521-3602 (970) 482-7100

August 24 7-9pm Stonehouse Grill 125 S. College Avenue Downtown Fort Collins, Colorado (Old Town) (970) 498-0873

10th Annual BACK TO SCHOOL BRUNCH August 27 10M-1PM Potluck Brunch, Brenda Tuttle’s House,

1445 Wakerobin Ct, Fort Collins, CO, (970) 267-8705

I am honored and feel very privileged to be the first person inn 2010 to have received funding from the Advocate Education Grant (AEG). I utilized these grant funds to attend the PEAK 2010 24th annual Conference on Inclusion Education: Igniting the Promise of Education in Denver, Colorado. These funds allowed me to participate and experience the whole 3 day conference. As you all know who have expenses associated with special needs children personal funds can be very strapped. This grant provided the opportunity for me to go to Denver, have the convenience of staying at the hotel where the conference was held, arrange for my littlest one, Max, to stay at Respite Care Inc. during those 3 days and engage fully in the entire conference. The PEAK conference really was a wonderful experience. The time and planning that goes into such an event is truly tireless. I was able to attend many workshops, in the 3 days, that enlightened me in many areas of PEAK and their involvement with children and the educational future. Especially in the areas of special needs children and the integration with the public school systems. I was able to develop my parental advocacy skills and learn ways to empower my child. I improved by knowledge of IEP’s (Individual Education Plans) and how to utilize them successfully. The information was endless that was available to me over those 3 days. Some of the hot topics in 2010 were: Autism IDEA 2004 Restraints & Seclusion Parent Involvement Progress Monitoring Homework Response to Intervention (RTI) Peer Support Culture Highly Qualified Teaching Person Centered Planning Assistive Technology Accommodations & Modifications Advocacy Curricular Adaptations Differentiated Instruction Early Childhood Individualized Education Plans Literacy & Reading Paraprofessionals Post-Secondary Inclusion Positive Behavior Supports System Change Dropout Prevention Transitions… and many more!

The keynote speakers were amazing. To hear from their real life experiences… the good and the bad experiences. My heart was moved by how their personal stories have led them to great accomplishments, personal success and the direction they live daily. Continued on page 11

An Honor and A Privilege

By Gayle Timm

Who’s Who at the Larimer Loop Newsletter Editor: Brenda Tuttle, HCP Family Consultant and FSSP Council Co Chair (970) 267-8705 [email protected] Newsletter Review Team: Ginger Hillyard, HCP Program Coordinator (970) 498-6732 Kim Walkenhorst, EPSDT Coordinator and FSSP Council Member (970) 498-6755, Sondra Lee Children’s Case Management Coordinator at Foothills Gateway Inc (970)266-5424 Tim O’Neill Executive Director at Foothills Gateway Inc. (970) 226-2345 Debbie Lapp Director of Resource Coordination and Development at Foothills Gateway Inc. (970) 226-2346 Averil Strand, RN, MSN HCP Team Leader/Community Health Services Director (970) 498-6760 Libby Stoddard Parent (970) 227-7196 Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs Larimer County Department of Health and Environment 1525 Blue Spruce Dr Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 498-6732 Foothills Gateway, Inc. 301 W. Skyway Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 Phone: (970) 226-2345

Gayle Timm is the Mother of 3 children; Mikal 17, Mitchell 14 and Maxwell 4. She and her family have been residents of Fort Collins for the past 16 years. She owns a local small business, The Drake Parlor Salon where she works as an active stylist, provides natural nail services and skincare services. Gayle is the Parent Liaison for the Autism Society of Larimer County. She is deeply involved with the special needs community and passionately advocates for special needs children and their families. Currently to strengthen her Parent Leadership skills she is enrolled in the in the Larimer County Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) class of 2010. FLTI is partnered with the CSU extension office, Civics Design Team and Human Services of Larimer County. Gayle Timm is the first person in 2010 to receive the Advocate Education Grant (AEG Grant) from Foothills Gateway. The Advocate Education Grant Family Support Services Program (FSSP) grant is designed to enable people with developmental disabilities and their family to take advantage of opportunities, experiences and information they need to empower their lives. For more information please contact your Foothills Gateway Case Manager 970-226-2345.

“An Honor and A Privilege” (continued from page 10) These are the stories that inspire my to do what I do everyday.

• To see the difference it may make.

• To set the example, for my children and others, to become self advocates and be who they are in this world.

• To give back… We live in a truly blessed community where special needs is embraced and two of these main players are Foothills Gateway Family Support and PEAK. Since attending the 2010 conference is has led me in the direction of becoming even more involved with PEAK and Foothills Family Support Council by seeing their vision and dedication. I have been inspired by seeing so many families and professional gather together who truly are vested in the good of children, families and community. Thank you Foothills Gateway/Family Support, The AEG grant and PEAK. I hope to pay forward all I have learned through this wonderful experience. I am truly grateful and feel very privileged for having had this opportunity. Thank you Larimer Loop for allowing me to share my story. To contact Gayle Timm Please feel free to call: 970-689-0823 or email: [email protected]

Larimer LOOP

C/O Brenda Tuttle

Family Support Services Program Council

Foothills Gateway Inc.

301 W. Skyway Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525

(970) 267-8705

[email protected]

Have you received two copies of this newsletter? Would you prefer to receive this newsletter electronically or in Spanish?

Please contact Brenda Tuttle at (970) 267-8705.

Nonprofit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Fort Collins. CO

Permit No. 483

Welcome New FSSP Council Members Family Support Services Program Council (FSSP) is happy to welcome three new members: Tina Boyer. Trista (Tree) Roecker, and Gayle Timm. All three ladies are parents of a child or children with special needs and are committed to helping other parents in their journeys.

• Tina Boyer, facilitates “You Are Never Alone” support group, is a board member of the Autism Society of Larimer County and is currently enrolled in the Larimer County Family Leadership Institute Class of 2010. In addition Tina is a working mother of 5 children.

• Trista “Tree” Roecker volunteers in Poudre School District and is a stay-at-home mom to two children.

• Gayle Timm, is the Parent Liaison and board member of the Autism Society of Larimer County, and is currently enrolled in the Larimer County Family Leadership Institute Class of 2010. Gayle is local small business owner and mother of 3 children.

• Jarah Grashorn is a Medical Social Worker for North Colorado Medical Center and a mom of one child

Thank you to all Family Support Services Program Council Members past and present for your dedication and commitment to Larimer County families.

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