Colorado Gives Day Campaign

The First Light Program exists to help children entering into foster care or transitioning from one home to another.  The first day of foster care can be the most traumatic for children.  We at The Light House help these children.  We talk to them about what is happening, tell them about the next steps to expect, they pick out their clothing/toilietries, and breathe throughout the process.  This empowers them to be able to handle the next step into a new home.  We also help the next home with anything they may need for the children like cribs, beds, bedding, etc. and give them resources for when I problem does arise, they know where to go.  

Mental health is often overlooked in foster care.  Most worry about their physical health and safety which is very important, but mental health must be considered and handled as well.  Kids tend to struggle even in the best of conditions let alone children who have been through many traumas.  The Light House is dedicated to help bridge this gap to support them while they are in care. 

Your support goes to help make this program possible.  We are trauma informed care that allows kids to begin healing by making them a part of community and showing them better ways to cope with what they are going through.  Help us show these children that they are not alone.  Be the Light in Foster Care!