What would you do if you were one rent payment away from losing your home? Supporters of Children provided critical rent assistance to a mother of four U.S. citizen children, ages 12 to 17. The family experienced multiple layers of trauma, resulting in years of instability. Through it all, this mother remained dedicated to her children’s well-being. She is the …
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Our year-to-date spending is $6,305! This includes YEA ($2,198), RMIAN ($3,087), PorchLight ($700), and support for teen L. ($320). Youth Employment Academy (YEA) Since the beginning of the year, 7 kids have received $2,198 in direct support from SOC. In the last two years, 14 kids have been supported with $4,465. SOC’s contributions to YEA have nearly doubled. RMIAN …
KEEPING A FAMILY TOGETHER AND SAFE
How many times have we read recent news stories and wondered: what can we do to make a difference? SOC provided one-time rent assistance to a family from Venezuela with two small children (aged 4 and 7) when they suddenly faced eviction after the father was wrongly detained in an ICE sweep and forced to self- deport or risk being …
Supporting a Teen’s path to belonging
Do you remember the first day of summer camp? SOC was contacted by the court-appointed Special Advocate and mentor for a teenager currently under the residential care of County Human Services. This resilient youth, L., was abandoned by their mother at age 14 and, as a transgender teen living in rural Colorado, has faced profound challenges, including difficulties finding acceptance …
Building New Partnerships
Supporters of Children has initiated a new partnership with PorchLight, A Family Justice Center. PorchLight provides comprehensive legal, emotional, and critical supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, child abuse, abuse of at-risk individuals, elder abuse, and human trafficking. They walk alongside individuals and families impacted by crime, offering essential resources that help build pathways toward healing …
High school student at Jefferson County Open School
Writing has always been my outlet. Anytime waves of intensity crash over me, I write, any open-ended project I have to do, I write. I like to bring out people’s emotions, perhaps even unknown emotions that could rise to the surface after reading a piece of mine. I like when people can relate to my writing, so they know there’s …
SOC assists immigrant children & youth in Colorado
Supporters of Children has worked in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) since 2018. RMIAN provides essential pro bono legal representation to immigrant children in Colorado, many of whom who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected and are applying for permanent residency as Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJS). Every applicant is intent on gaining legal status and living their lives safe from harm and to their maximum …
SOC honors the memory of these individuals who have inspired our organization
SHARON HARTMAN Sharon had a lifelong career in community service, including several positions in local hospitals, helping children in her community, and work with several non-profits in the Denver area. She was a founding member of Supporters of Children, serving on its board for many of the organization’s thirty years. She held leadership positions with the Denver, Colorado, and national …
Partnership with Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
RMIAN has a Children’s Program that provides legal counsel, at no cost, for low income immigrant children who have suffered from abuse, neglect, or violence. Supporters of Children has been able to recently assist five children and youth, identified by RMIAN, whose cases were ready to be processed by the US Department of Homeland Security for permanent residency, naturalization, or DACA extension, …
Supporters of Children
Supporters of Children (SOC) is dedicated to helping make the quality of life better for children and youth in Colorado. Through the combined efforts of partner organizations and direct donations, Supporters of Children has been able to assist hundreds of children, giving them a chance for their future. We began nearly thirty years ago, created by a small group of …