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Thanks to your support, DCH helps children on their journey to healing, giving them the strength and tools to face past trauma and overcome life’s challenges. Your generosity ensures these kids have access to the therapy, education, and nurturing care they need to not just survive, but truly thrive and grow into their full potential.
"DCH gives us the tools we need to get where we need to go; they don't tell us what to do, aside from setting expectations to keep us safe. DCH shows us the way but doesn't force us to get there. Treatment is a choice."
Dakota, age 15
Dakota successfully discharged in August after being at Denver Children's Home since July 2021. His quote speaks directly to the amazing work that happens at DCH and we wanted to share it with you.
Denver Children's Home (DCH) restores hope and health to traumatized children and families through a comprehensive array of therapeutic, educational and community-based services.
The Ladies Relief Society founded the Denver Orphans Home in 1876 to care for orphans brought to work in the mines. In 1902, the organization moved into its current home at 1501 Albion Street—a building that still looks much the same today as it did when it first opened. As the need for orphanages declined, the organization shifted its focus in the 1960s and officially became Denver Children’s Home (DCH) in 1962.
Today, DCH serves some of the state’s most vulnerable youth—children who have faced abuse, neglect, and overwhelming challenges. Nearly all of the children we serve come from families living below the federal poverty line. By the time they reach us, more than a third have had involvement with the Juvenile Justice System, many have cycled through social services, and most have struggled to succeed in academic or mental health settings. At DCH, we work to give these children the care, stability, and support they need to heal and build brighter futures.
Organization name
Denver Children's Home
other names
DCH, Denver Orphan's Home
1876
Category
Human Services, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, Education
Organization Size
Large Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Child Care Credit
Address
1501 Albion StreetDenver County, CO, US
Phone
720 881 3366
Other
303-399-4890 266