The Third Place

The Third Place for Kids brings neurodivergent and disabled children and their families together to play, build friendships, and find their people. Our nonprofit community center in Parker, Colorado, is rooted in the simple belief that every child and caregiver deserves a place to belong.

As neurodivergent parents, we created the place we wanted for our own family. A place beyond home and school where children and caregivers alike can be themselves, get to know one another, and become part of each other’s lives.

Spaces that bring us together

Our sensory-friendly spaces make room for different ways of playing, communicating, and experiencing the world. Here, the lights are softer, the sounds are gentler, and there’s room to stim, climb, explore, or take a sensory break. Children can find joy, build confidence, and make friends at their own pace.

From our sensory gym and playroom to our caregiver lounge, there’s space for the whole family. Parents and caregivers share stories, celebrate milestones, and build friendships of their own. Through programs, celebrations, and everyday afternoons together, familiar faces become friends.

Every person brings something to this growing village, from their humor and creativity to their experiences and ideas. Our spaces welcome those differences, and our community is richer because of them.

Our progress

Since opening in 2025, we’ve welcomed more than 3,000 children and caregivers, and our community now includes over 225 members. What we’ve found here, more than anything we physically built, is each other.

Your support this Colorado Gives Day helps sustain our sensory-friendly spaces, provide scholarships, and expand programs like parent support groups, sensory-friendly movies, and respite nights. You’re helping make room for both organized activities and the everyday moments in between, when conversations unfold, friendships grow, and families build their village.

Your gift doesn’t just fund a space. It helps make connection and belonging part of everyday life.

Together, we’re building a community families can call their own.

Become a Neighbor

Our village extends beyond our walls, and you’re invited to be part of it. The Neighborhood is our recurring giving community, bringing together people who believe every family deserves a place to play, connect, and belong.

Starting at $5 a month, becoming a Neighbor is a simple way to help this community thrive all year long. Your ongoing support helps sustain the spaces and experiences that give friendships time to grow.

You don’t have to live around the corner or have a child who visits. Whether you’re a grandparent, a friend, or someone who loves what we’re building, there’s a place for you in this extended circle of support.

Learn more about the Neighborhood and become a Neighbor.