Kidstuff Community Foundation

The KidStuff Community Foundation believes in making healing possible for everyone. The Foundation provides several programs to help ensure that no one in our Colorado communities are left without the mental health care they need, regardless of their circumstances. The programs supported by the Foundation include:

2) Reduced Fee Therapy: 

The KidStuff Community Foundation believes that no child, adult, or family should face barriers to accessing essential mental health services, including financial hardship or gaps in insurance coverage. Through donations and grants, the Foundation provides financial assistance for uninsured and underinsured individuals seeking reduced-fee counseling services, including support for ongoing therapy and the Strong Foundations Counseling Program. 

In addition, when Medicaid coverage is temporarily interrupted due to administrative delays, the Foundation helps ensure continuity of care by providing short-term funding for therapy sessions until coverage is reinstated. We help individuals maintain access to critical mental health services during vulnerable times, preventing disruptions in treatment and promoting long-term well-being.

3) Therapeutic Groups for Children and Adults: The KidStuff Community Foundation funds the cost of materials and preparation for therapeutic groups such as parenting support, trauma recovery, art and DBT groups, somatic and nature therapy, and expressive modalities like yoga and movement. These groups foster connection, resilience, and emotional growth, and are led by experienced therapists. The Foundation also provides financial support for people without Medicaid who would like to participate in a therapeutic group but are unable to pay.

4) Community-Based Outreach: The KidStuff Community Foundation supports mental health outreach to clients who live in rural areas, clients living in poverty, and clients who are underrepresented and underserved in the mental health community. The Foundation collaborates with other community partners to participate in community events, distribute resources, and engage directly with those who need support the most. One of the Foundation's mission is to distribute safety kits and sensory kits for youth who are struggling with self-harm or want to engage in positive coping skills they can do on their own.

5) Rural Pediatric Mental Health Outreach: The KidStuff Community Foundation funds travel-based therapy programs that bring play therapy, art therapy, and other pediatric modalities directly to these communities. The Foundation covers non-billable expenses, such as travel, supplies, and extended workdays, to ensure every child receives the care they need. We are currently serving families in Yuma County and are hoping to expand to more rural and frontier communities in Colorado in 2027.