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Newsletter for families with kids with special needs
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Family Support Services Program Council is very excited to announce
the upcoming fundraising event! For those of you familiar with Butter
Braid® pastries– you’ll be glad to know we are selling them again
this year! Once you have tasted Butter Braid® pastries – you’ll won-
der how you ever lived without them!
Each Butter Braid pastry is a hand-braided treat filled with your choice
of 6 delicious flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Cherry, Cream Cheese, Blue-
berry & Cream Cheese. Caramel Rolls are also available.
Butter Braids are made with 100% real butter and only the finest ingre-
dients. Butter Braids are only sold through fundraisers.
Family Support Services Program Council will begin taking orders for
Butter Braids October 8th through October 29th. Deliveries will begin
November 5th, just in time for the Holidays!! Each Butter Braid is
$12.00.The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support families
currently enrolled in Family Support Services Program or on the Wait-
ing List for services. For each pastry sold, the Family Support Services
Program will receive $5.00.
To place your order or assist Family Support Services Program Coun-
cil in this fundraising effort please contact:
Pam Miller
(970) 266-5409
Fal l 2012
What’s inside the Loop
Discovery Club
Page 2
Respitality
Page 3
FSSP Staff
Page 3
Support Groups
Page 4
Online Resources and
Support
Page 5
Bulletin Board
Page 6
CDC Warns Of Flu
Risk For Kids With
Disabilities
Page 7
HCP Staff
Page 7
Family Support Services
Program Council is Truly
a Parent Driven Council
Page 8
Leadership is a Journey,
FLTI has Maps
Page 9
What is the
Accountable Care
Collaborative Program?
Pages 10-11
Who’s Who at the Loop
Page 11
Page 3
Foothills Gateway Inc.
Children’s Case Management
Coordinator/Part C Coordinator
Sondra Lee
(970) 266-5424
Children’s Case Managers
Malori Webb
970) 266-5422
Kodi Johnson
(970) 266-5426
Billy Hurst
(970) 266-5395
Pam Miller
(970) 266-5409
Sarah Varble
(970)266-5437
Stacie Seim
266-5418
Matt Cloven
266-5445
Christie Sebesta
266-5411
Amy Wulbecker
266-5394
Joan Sugarman
266-5439
Amy Schneider
266-5425
Laura Veradt
266-5453
Family Support Services
Program Council Members
Trista “Tree” Roecker
(Parent)-Chairperson
Gayle Timm (Parent)
Kate Patterson (Parent)
Miriam Lapp (Client)
BrendaTuttle
(Community Member)
Kim Walkenhorst
(LCDHE –Healthy Communities)
Debbie Lapp
(Foothills Gateway Inc.)
Sondra Lee
(Foothills Gateway Inc.)
RESPITALITY! A collaborative effort of the Foothills Gateway, Inc. Family Support Services
Program Council and Respite Care, Inc.
WHAT: A night of FREE childcare for children (up to age 21) in the Family Sup-
port Services Program (or on the waiting list for the Family Support Services
Program), and their siblings (up to the age of 12). Children will enjoy an after-
noon or evening of FUN FILLED ACTIVITIES, while parents enjoy a break in
care giving.
WHEN:
Saturday Sept. 15th, 2012, 1-5 PM
Saturday Sept. 29th, 2012, 1-5 PM
Saturday Oct. 20th, 2012, 6-10 PM
Saturday Nov. 10th, 2012, 6-10 PM
Saturday Dec. 15th, 2012, 1-5 PM
Saturday Jan. 19th, 2013, 1-5 PM
Saturday Feb. 2nd 2013, 6-10 PM
Saturday Feb. 16th, 2013, 6-10 PM
Saturday Mar. 2nd, 2013, 6-10 PM
Saturday, Mar. 30th, 2013, 1-5 PM
Saturday Apr. 6th, 2013, 6-10 PM
Saturday May 4th, 2013, 1-5 PM
WHERE: Respitality will be held at:
Respite Care, Inc.
6203 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Please call Natalia @ (970) 207-9435 with any questions or to make a reser-
vation. We’ll do our best to sign you up for your first choice Respitality date,
and add you to the wait list for any other dates you may be interested in.
Every child who attends will be paired one-on-one with a volunteer buddy for
the entire afternoon or evening who will help them complete each activity;
each group will be led by a highly trained Respite Care staff member.
No medications will be given during Respitality events.
An interactive snack will be served during each Respitality event.
Full meals are not provided.
Page 4
Support Groups
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,
6-8pm pm
Lifespring Covenant Church,
743 S. Dotsero
Loveland, CO
* November & December
2012
Meetings will be held on the
3rd Monday of the month, due
to the Holiday Season
Fort Collins Support Group
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of
each month, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Foothills Gateway Inc.
301 W Skyway Dr
Fort Collins, CO
Daycare provided at both
groups.
For more information, contact
Josh Rabe at
(970) 669-7550 or
(970) 290-1624
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 . For more
information, contact Bernie
Connell (970) 221-3758 or
send an email to
circle.of.friends.mhdsa@gmail.
com
You Are Not Alone
A support group for families of
children with special needs.
Sponsored by Larimer County
Autism Society
Call for meeting dates and
time: (970) 377-9640
A-Team
Autism/ Asperger’s
Parent/Community Group and
Parent Night Out
Provides advocacy and
mentorship to Thompson
School District families of
students on the Asperger’s and
Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
Child care available for all
meetings. All meetings held at
800 S. Taft Ave. (District
Administration Bldg.) unless
otherwise noted.
Upcoming meetings :
October 12 -- 6:00 - 9:00pm
(Parent Night Out)
October 18 -- 6:00 - 8:00pm
Ponderosa Elementary School
Speaker Dr. Catherine Bladow,
MSCCCSLP
Topic: Proactive behavior
therapy
November 15 -- 6:00 - 8:00pm
Topic: Neuro development
December 14 -- 6:00 - 9:00pm
(Parent Night Out)
December 20 -- 6:00 - 8:00pm
Topic: Nutritional information
January 17 -- 6:00 - 8:00pm
For Further information lease
contact: Cecilia Gasner
Autism Specialist
Exceptional Student Services
(970) 613-6771
co.us
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
(970) 206-4979
Email: [email protected]
Larimer County
Epilepsy Support Group
Provides support for people
with epilepsy, their family and
community members.
For further information contact
Amanda Jaksha
Moms Night
Support and friendship for
Northern Colorado Mothers of
Children with and without
special needs.
Meets the last Wednesday of
each month 7-9pm
Locations vary.
Please contact :Brenda Tuttle
at
(970) 267-8705 or email
Upcoming dates and locations
are:
October 24 2012
Panino’s Resturant
310 W Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO
November 28, 2012
Austin’s American Grill
2815 E Harmony
Fort Collins, CO
December 19, 2012
Café Vino
1200 S College Ave
Fort Collins, CO
More than a BUMP on the
HEAD…If you or someone you
care about is dealing with brain
injury, you do not have to do it
ALONE!
TBI CONNECTIONS support
group in Northern Colorado,
invites you to join us.
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of
the month
Westbridge Medical Suites –
Conference Center
1107 S. Lemay Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
For more information please
contact
Arla (970) 310-4495
Poudre School District Special
Education Advisory Committee
SEAC is comprised of teachers,
school staff, service providers
(occupational and speech
therapists, psychologists, etc),
community members and
parents who advocate for
quality special education in
Poudre School District.
During these meetings you’ll
have a chance to:
• Listen to speakers providing
up-to-date information
• Participate in and provide
input for
upcoming programs and
events
• Network and socialize with
other parents
• Enjoy dinner on us! Childcare
provided.
Meetings are the 3rd
Wednesday of the month
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Riffenburgh Elementary
1320 E. Stuart Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
For further information contact:
Becki Austin
(970) 490-3225 or
BeauJo ‘s Family Pizza Night
1st Wednesday of the month
530- 7pm
100 N College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
PH: 970-498-8898
A support group for families of
children with special needs.
Sponsored by Larimer County
Autism Society
970 377-9640
Special Online Support for
Parents of Special Kids is a
list serve for parents who
reside in Northern Colorado.
To join email
or contact
Brenda Tuttle at
(970) 267-8705.
www.p2p-co.org
Parent-to-Parent of Colorado
We are a non-profit organization
committed to quality Parent to
Parent support across Colorado.
We offer encouragement to each
other on the journey of parenting
our sons and daughters with
disabilities or special health care
needs. We do this by providing
emotional and informational
support, resources and by
matching parents seeking sup-
port with a support 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. As a
result of PEAK’s services to fami-
lies and professionals, children
and adults with disabilities will
live rich, active lives participat-
ing as full members of their
schools and communities.
www.arclc.org
The Arc of Larimer County advo-
cates for all individuals who
have developmental disabilities
to have opportunities and choic-
es for inclusion and involvement
in all aspects of life within our
communities.
www.autismcolorado.org
Autism Society of Colorado
Our mission is to promote the
quality of life for people with
autism spectrum disorders and
their families.
FortCollinsAspergers_Austim@yahoo
groups.com A group for parents, caretakers,
teachers, of children on the au-
tism spectrum to share infor-
mation 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_spec
ial.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 pro-
cess
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/P
EP.asp
Parents Encouraging Parents
(303) 866-6846
Free conference including lodg-
ing and meals, held 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 community
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”
DS-Autism Connection - Offered
in collaboration with the Denver
Adult Down Syndrome Clinic
(DADSC) and the Autism Society
of Colorado (ASC).
Focus: Providing support, educa-
tion, resources and inspiration to
families, health care providers,
teachers and community sup-
port persons who provide care
and services to individuals with
Down syndrome and au-
tism/complex behaviors.
Interested? Please email rob-
[email protected] to learn
how to join our listserve and to
receive updates on this new
initiative. Please email familypro-
[email protected] to be invited
to join our new listserv for fami-
lies and providers (All ages)
Online
Resources and
Support
Page 5
BULLETIN BOARD
In Partnership with the Autism
Society, AMC Cinema Saver 6
is Offering Sensory Friendly
Films to Families Affected by
Autism on a Monthly Basis
here in Larimer County.
The program provides a special
opportunity for families to en-
joy their favorite films in a safe
and accepting environment.
The auditoriums dedicated to
the program have their lights
up, the sound turned down and
audience members are invited
to get up and dance, walk,
shout or sing!
For further Information contact
AMC Cinema Saver 6
2525 Worthington Cir
Fort Collins, CO 80526
888-AMC-4FUN
GRUPO VIDA Hispanic families
focusing on the future 15TH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SATURDAY October 13th, 2012
8:00am-4:00pm
The Children’s Hospital
13123 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
Conference is presented in
Spanish.
This conference is free for
families of children with spe-
cial needs. Sessions are of-
fered on a variety of topics
relevant to increasing their
knowledge and skills so that
they may become more effi-
cient advocates for their chil-
dren.
For further information or to
register:
Visit: www.elgrupovida.org
or phone (303) 904-6073
2012-2013 Parents Encourag-
ing Parents (PEP) Conferences
Parents Encouraging Parents
(PEP) Conferences are family-
centered events designed to
offer support, information and
education to both parents and
professionals who work with
children with disabilities across
Colorado. PEP promotes the
partnerships between parents
and professionals that are
essential in supporting and
including children with disabili-
ties in schools and communi-
ties.
The 2012-2013 PEP Confer-
ences will be held:
October 25-27, 2012 in Vail,
Colorado
February 28 – March 2, 2013
(Location to be determined)
May 2-4, 2013 (Location to be
determined)
For more information about
PEP and to complete an appli-
cation for 2012-2013, please
visit
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cd
esped/PEP.asp. You may also
call 303-866-6846 or 1-877-
834-0588 outside Metro Den-
ver. (Please leave your name
and phone number.)
Youth Sexual Health in Colora-
do: A Call to Action.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
at the Denver Museum of Na-
ture and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver,
CO 80205
10:30am-1:30pm
Do you care about youth in
Colorado and their sexual
health? If you answered yes,
then this event is for you! The
Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment is
pleased to invite you to the
launch of Youth Sexual Health
in Colorado: A Call to Action.
Join us for inspiring speakers,
strategic brainstorming, net-
working, and an overall fun
event full of action!
Food and beverages provided
Childcare provided
Free admission to the museum
for you and your family follow-
ing the event
For more information and to
RSVPby email:
youthsexualhealthcolora-
59th Annual National Associa-
tion of Gifted Children Conven-
tion
11/15/2012 - 11/18/2012
8:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
Location:
Colorado Convention Center
1555 California Street
Denver , CO 80202
Reaching Beyond the Summit -
59th Annual National Associa-
tion of Gifted Children Conven-
tion
Contact Information:
Tara Rolfe
303-866-6794
Colorado Medical Home
Community Forum
The Community Forum is
a bimonthly meeting of Colora-
do stakeholders representing
various agencies, families,
medical facilities, organiza-
tions, and policymakers from
all over Colorado. Anyone inter-
ested in participating in or
learning more about the CMHI
is encouraged to attend a Com-
munity Forum meeting, which
take place every other month
on the second Tuesday. All
meetings take place at the
Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment and
begin at 4:30 p.m. and run
until 6:45 p.m. Refreshments
are always served. Interested
in sponsoring or presenting at
a Community Forum meeting?
Let us know!
http://coloradomedicalhome.o
rg/events/
Next Community Forum
Meeting:
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
4:30pm-6:30pm
Colorado Department of Public
Health & Environment
Bldg A-DOC Conference Room
4300 Cherry Creek South
Drive, Denver, CO
Parents as Partners:
Fall Academy
Educational Workshops, Re-
sources, and Support
October 25, 2012
6:00pm – 8:00pm
North Side Azatlan Center
112 E Willow Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Fun, engaging, and free child-
care available by City of Fort
Collins Adaptive Recreation
Opportunities (ARO) and
Northside Azatlan Center Youth
Night!
Evening Agenda:
Children (under age 12)
6:00pm – 8:00pm
ARO Activities
Children (age 21-18)
6:00pm – 8:00pm Northside
Azatlan Youth Night with ARO
Parents
6:00pm – 6:30pm Registra-
tion, Refreshments, and Re-
source Fair
6:30pm – 8:00pm Workshop
Sessions (choose one)
The night is free to all families,
please RSVP to Becki Austin
(970) 490-3225
Visit our website at
psdschools.org/department/in
tegrated-services or find us on
Facebook at face-
book.com/PSDIntegratedServi
ces for the latest Integrated
Services information! We hope
to see you there!
Artists Wanted
Family Support Services Pro-
gram Council at Foothills
Gateway is seeking artists of
any age or ability to provide 2
dimensional artwork for a
fundraiser. For further infor-
mation please contact
Gayle Timm at
(970) 689-0823.
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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 Ser-
vices 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
Meagan Walker, MSW
(970) 498-6733
Audiology Coordinator
Nancy Alexander, MA, CCC-A
(970) 586-6812
Page 7
CDC Warns Of Flu Risk For Kids With Disabilities By SHAUN HEASLEY August 29, 2012
Children with intellectual disability, cerebral palsy and other neurolog-
ical disorders are at much greater risk of complications from the flu,
federal health officials said Wednesday.
In a study looking at the 2009 H1N1 flu outbreak, the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention found that a disproportionately high
number of kids with neurological disorders died as compared to other
children. What’s more, of those conditions, the most frequently cited
were intellectual disability, cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmen-
tal disorders, researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics.
The 2009 flu season was significant because the number of children
who perished during the pandemic that year was more than five times
higher than the median for the previous five flu seasons.
For the study, researchers reviewed data submitted to the CDC by state
and local health agencies on influenza-related deaths in children. They
found that 68 percent of the kids who died had an underlying medical
condition. And of that group, the majority — 64 percent — had a neu-
rological disorder, researchers said.
“We’ve known for some time that certain neurological conditions can
put children at high risk for serious complications from influenza,”
said Lyn Finelli, chief of the surveillance and outbreak response team
in the CDC’s Influenza Division. “However, the high percentage of
pediatric deaths associated with neurological disorders that occurred
during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic was a somber reminder of the harm
that flu can cause to children with neurological and neurodevelopmen-
tal disorders.”
In many cases, children with a neurological disorder who died from
the flu also had a coexisting condition like a pulmonary disorder, met-
abolic disorder, heart disease or a chromosomal abnormality, which
exacerbated their risk, researchers said.
Pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome were the most of-
ten reported complications among the children with disabilities who
lost their lives.
Officials at the CDC say that kids with neurological conditions have
continued to be disproportionately impacted by the flu in the years
since the H1N1 pandemic.
Data show that most of the children who died in 2009 were not vac-
cinated. The CDC is urging everyone over age 6 months to get an an-
nual flu vaccine to mitigate risk for the illness.
SOURCE: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/08/29/cdc-warns-flu-
risk/16347/
Page 8
The major reason I have remained on the Family Support Services Program Council all these
years is because it is a parent-driven council. It is the only council/board/ committee that I
have ever been involved with in which that was true. I think it is important to have the majority
of members for this council to be parents of children eligible for the FSSP. As the FSSP Council
looks at policies in using state and local program funds along with fund raised monies, it is the
parents on the council that can speak as to what services families need most. I believe that
within a council such as this, parent input is crucial. I feel that decisions that are made by this
council as closely as possible reflect the needs of FSSP families. It only makes sense to have
FSSP parents making decisions on how funds can best be used to assist families. Working
with the parents on this council has also given me insight into working with families in my job
outside of the council. I feel that I have much more of an understanding of the challenges fac-
ing parents when they have a child with a disability. I have also learned that these parents are
the community experts in many areas related to disability. They have been wonderful re-
sources and helped me to provide better service to the families that I work with.
Kim Walkenhorst
Healthy Communities Program Coordinator
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
Family Support Services Program Council is
Truly a Parent Driven Council
Dear Family Support Services Families,
As you all take time to look at your busy calendars, please consider taking time
to volunteer as a Family Support Services Program (FSSP) council member.
The FSSP council consists of FSSP family members, Larimer County community
members, and Foothills Gateway, Inc. staff persons. A majority of parent repre-
sentatives are required for the council membership. Your voice and leadership
is needed! The council is responsible for providing guidance and support in the
development of the Family Support Services Program, as well as participating in
special projects, fundraisers, and sub committees that are seen as high priority
for this program. The FSSP Council has been instrumental in implementing Res-
pitality Nights, various parent support groups, and the Larimer Loop Newsletter.
The FSSP council meets at Foothills Gateway, Inc. on the second Monday of
each month from 12:00-2:00. A small respite stipend is available to those
members that need childcare for their child during the meeting time.
If you are interested or would like more information about the council, please
contact:
Pam Miller
970.266.5409
or by email at [email protected].
Page 9
The Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) exists to positively affect the physical and mental health of
Colorado families through education, training, and development of the state’s citizenry in matters of communi-
ty activities that affect children, youth and families. FLTI has the honing stone for your axe; a match with
which to light your flame; and maps you can use to chart a course for the future of your life.
Through my participation in this course of study offered by FLTI, I and fellow graduates were guided in dis-
covering a community condition into which to channel our talents. We examined our personal motivations and
those of others; learned about conflicts and how by uniting interests in community we can build consensus and
cooperation to achieve a goal. We learned to appreciate the many factors that go into building and maintaining
a community. We gained understanding of how many times our investment of emotions can be good, as it is
our passion, and sometimes a challenge, which may be get in the way of achieving our goals.
We learned about the function and construction of governing organization from the local to county to the state
level. Toward the end of our studies we made an all-day outing to the state capital building in order to observe
the functioning government within its walls. We also covered nongovernmental organizations, their forms and
structures, and their synergies.
And yes, there is homework required. Each participant is asked to select a community issue that affects family
health and develop a project that would impact that issue in a way that improves the prospect for family health
as related to that issue.
There are many ways in which to participate in community. The dynamic nature of life insures that there will
always be problems or situation that present obstacles to happy and healthy living. I invite any and all who are
reading this to consider FLTI and be receptive to this current call for participation. Applications for the 2013
Larimer County Class of the Colorado Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) are being accepted now
through Friday, November 2, 2012. Previous FLTI classes have included a cross-section of people including
young adults to grandparents, single moms, dads, couples, low to moderate income, those with community
leadership experience and those who are just beginning the journey of civic
If FLTI is the right opportunity for you, apply on-line at www.coloradofamilyleadership.com. For more infor-
mation, or to request a hard copy application to participate in this exciting program, contact Jacque Miller at
970-498-6014 or via email at [email protected].
Leadership is a Journey, FLTI has Maps By: Bruce Croissant of Loveland
Larimer County Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) 2012 Graduate
Important Dates:
Retreat: Saturday, January 12, 2013
Sessions 1-20; January 17-May 23, 2013
Local Graduation: Saturday, June 1, 2013
For additional information
please contact:
Jacque Miller
Site Coordinator
CSU Larimer County Extension
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, Co 80524
(970) 498-6014
Larimer County Family Leadership Training Institute
Class of 2012
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This fall families of children enrolled in Colorado Medicaid may receive a letter from the Colorado Department of Health Care
Policy and Financing welcoming them to Colorado Medicaid’s newest health plan-the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC).
What is the Accountable Care Collaborative Program? The Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) is a new Medicaid program to
improve clients' health and reduce costs. Medicaid clients in the ACC will continue to receive the regular Medicaid benefit pack-
age, and will also belong to a ”Regional Care Collaborative Organization" (RCCO). In the ACC, Medicaid clients may elect to keep
their current Primary Care Provider (PCP), or may opt to choose a new PCP affiliated with the ACC if desired. As a participant in
the ACC, clients will have access to care coordination services that will work closely with their PCP. The ACC is a central part of
Medicaid reform that changes the incentives and health care delivery processes for providers from one that rewards a high vol-
ume of services to one that holds them accountable for health outcomes.
What is a Regional Care Collaborative Organization (RCCO)?
A RCCO is an organization that coordinates your care - your physical health care, mental health care and the care you receive in
the community. In Larimer County, Rocky Mountain Health Pans is the RCCO.
What is a Primary Care Provider (PCP)? Your primary care provider, also called a PCP, is your main contact and source of support.
In the ACC program, you must have a PCP. When you need specialty care, your PCP will help you find the right provider to treat
you. Your PCP may also help connect you with other types of services you need to stay healthy.
Can my whole family have the same provider? Medicaid tries to keep the whole family with the same
provider (PCP). However, some PCPs only serve children or only serve adults; or a PCP may not be able to accept new
patients.
What is a Medical Home? A medical home is a place to get most of your health care services. Your PCP is the head coach for
your “medical home”. You may need to get care from a specialist somewhere else. If so, the specialist will report back to your
medical home so everyone is on the same page when it comes to your care.
What is Care Coordination? Your medical home also helps to coordinate your care. Care coordination means that all of your pro-
viders are working together. Your care coordinator can help you find relevant community resources specific to your needs such
as housing, food assistance, or clothing. Your medical home may let you know about special healthcare programs. They can also
talk to the different people
involved with you and your family, like your child’s school, or the Department of Human Services.
How do I get health care? If you already have a PCP, call their office to see if they are a part of the ACC. If your PCP is not in the
ACC, call your RCCO to see if your PCP can be added. If you do not have a PCP or want to change PCPs, call HealthColorado,
Medicaid’s health broker at 303-839-2120 (Denver Metro Area) or 1-888-367-6557 (other areas) for help. Once you have a rela-
tionship with your Primary Care Provider
(PCP), he or she can help you manage your health care and make appointments with specialists.
What are my Medicaid benefits in the ACC? Benefits include:
• Mental health services, including substance abuse
• Dental care for children, including preventative (such as cleanings and fluoride) and restorative (such as fillings and
crowns)
• Emergency care (including ambulance)
• Family planning services (birth control)
• Hearing services (for adults, hearing exams are covered only when there is an existing related medical condition
for children, hearing exams and other hearing services are generally covered)
• Home health care
• Hospital stays
• Laboratory and radiology (X-ray) services
• Maternity (pregnancy, prenatal) care
• Medical equipment and supplies
• Nursing home services
• Office visits
• Physical, occupational and speech therapy services
• Podiatry services (for foot issues)
• Prescription drugs
• Surgery – inpatient and outpatient
• Vaccinations (shots)
What is the Accountable Care Collaborative Program?
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Who’s Who at the Larimer Loop
Newsletter Editor:
Brenda Tuttle,
HCP Family Consultant
and FSSP Council Member
(970) 267-8705
Newsletter Review Team:
Ginger Hillyard,
HCP Program Coordinator
(970) 498-6732
Kim Walkenhorst,
Healthy Communities Program
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) 226-2345
Averil Strand, RN, MSN
HCP Team Leader/Community
Health Services Director
(970) 498-6760
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
(What is ACC? Continued form page 10)
• Vision services, for adults, exams and eyeglasses are generally covered only after
surgery, for children, regular exams and eyeglasses are generally covered
Well-Child check-ups
If you have questions about your benefits, ask your PCP, call your RCCO, or call the
Medicaid Customer Contact: Center at 303-866-3513 (Denver Metro Area) or 1-800-
221-3943 (all other areas).
Mental health benefits: You may be eligible for mental health care through a Behavior-
al Health Organization (BHO). If you need help getting mental health services, your
PCP and RCCO can work with your community mental health providers to make sure
that you are getting the care you need.
The Behavioral Health Organization servicing Larimer County is :
Northeast Behavioral Health Partnership (NBHP)
970-347-2374 (Denver Metro Area) or
1-888-296-5827 (toll-free)
http://www.nbhpartnership.com/members.htm
locally: Touchstone Health Partners
(formerly Larimer Center for Mental Health)
www.touchstonehealthpartners.org
Well-Child check-ups: All children age 20 and under in the ACC should get regular
check-ups. These check-ups help keep your child healthy by treating little problems
before they get big.
Well-child check-ups include a physical check-up and screenings to check your child’s
vision, hearing, oral health, and mental health.
Take your child for well-child check-ups at these ages:
• 2-4 days after birth • 9 months
• 1 month • 12 months
• 2 months • 15 months
• 4 months • 18 months
• 6 months • Once a year from ages 2-20
Transportation: If you have no other transportation and have active Medicaid, you
may be able to use Medicaid transportation service to get to and from your non-
emergent medical appointments. Larimer County residents contact:: First Transit at
1-855-264-6368.
When you call, please have the following information ready:
• Your name and Medicaid ID number
• Your address and phone number
• Your doctor’s name, address and phone number
• The time of your appointment
Emergency Services: If you have an emergency, go directly to the nearest emergency
room or call 911. Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Co-payments: You will have the same co-pay for services as you would in regular Med-
icaid. Some services do not have co-payments; for example, services for children ages
18 and under,
pregnancy-related services, and services provided to American Indians.
Do You Have Other Health Insurance? Sometimes another insurance company pays
for your care. For example, if you are in a car accident, the other driver’s car insurance
might pay. If you have Medicare, your Medicare pays before Medicaid. Medicaid is
always the payer of last resort. Be sure to tell your provider if you have other insur-
ance. If you have other insurance 1) always follow the rules of the other insurance
company. 2) use the providers in the other insurance company’s network for non-
emergency care.
Larimer County Regional Care Collaborative Organization:
Rocky MountainHealth Plans
Customer Service:
970-254-5771/800-667-6434
acc.rmhp.org
Larimer LOOP
C/O Brenda Tuttle
Family Support Services Program Council
Foothills Gateway Inc.
301 W. Skyway Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 218-0362
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) 218-0362.
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Fort Collins. CO
Permit No. 483
Flu vaccine for the 2012-13 influenza season has begun shipping from manufacturers.
Shipments will continue throughout the fall. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a
yearly vaccine. Right now, there is very little seasonal flu activity. Flu season usually begins in
October and can last through May. Get vaccinated before flu season starts.
You can receive your flu vaccine (shot or nasal spray) at the following clinic sites:
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
Immunization Program Walk-In Hours
Office Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday
Fort Collins
1525 Blue Spruce Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 498-6700
9am-12pm
1pm-
3:30pm
3-6pm 9am-12pm
Loveland
205 E Sixth Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 679-4580
3-6pm
*There are no clinics held the first
Wednesday of each month
9am-12pm
Estes Park
1601 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 577-2050
3-6pm 9am-12pm
*There are no clinics held the first
Wednesday of each month