Pregnancy and the early years of your child’s life are something to celebrate and cherish. Supporting you in giving your child (or grandchild if you’re the caregiver) a great start in life is the focus of our team of counselors, educators, and case managers. We just love those little ones! Our staff can help you make the most of this special time by teaching you how to:

Clients enrolled in our program may be eligible for additional support to help with urgent needs (while supplies last).

The HOPES Behavioral Health services add support to HOPES clients when their need stretches beyond parenting. The Behavioral Health Services provide therapy to a client by Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy ( EMDR) , Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( TF-CBT), or Theraplay.

Eligibility: Parents/Grandparents/Extended Family/Primary Caregivers with children ages newborn – 5 years; Reside in El Paso County

The SafeCare model is an evidence-based intervention designed to improve parenting skills, enhance child safety, and promote child health for families with young children, particularly those at risk for neglect and abuse.

SafeCare focuses on three primary outcomes that are crucial for families:

1. Positive Parent-Child Interactions: The model aims to strengthen the relationship between caregivers and their children by enhancing parenting skills and promoting nurturing interactions.
2. Home Safety: SafeCare helps caregivers identify and eliminate safety hazards in the home, thereby reducing the risk of unintentional injuries to children.
3. Child Health: The program educates caregivers on recognizing common childhood illnesses and injuries, ensuring they can make informed health decisions for their children

Eligibility: Parents/Grandparents/Extended Family/Primary Caregivers with children ages newborn – 5 years; Reside in El Paso County

The most important years in a child’s development are birth to age five. Early Childhood Services (HOPES) The Incredible Years program offers group parenting classes to families that want to learn, improve, or better their parenting skills for their children.

Eligibility: Parents/Grandparents/Extended Family/Primary Caregivers with children ages newborn – 5 years; Reside in El Paso County; Can attend & participate in a class once a week

Circle of Security Parenting is an immersive eight-week program designed to enhance the attachment bond between parents/caregivers and their child. Classes are available both in person and virtually and participants can expect incentives and light refreshments during sessions. Families enrolled in the program will have access to case management, and behavioral health support if necessary.

Eligibility: Parents/Grandparents/Extended Family/Primary Caregivers with children ages newborn – 5 years; Reside in El Paso County