HCP Statewide Meeting
March 2022 HCP Statewide Meeting - See you there!
Date: March 24, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Remote ONLY using Zoom
We will be using Zoom to connect virtually for this meeting. You will have the option to turn on your webcams so that we can see your friendly faces from across Colorado; please consider doing so! This session will be recorded for those of you who are unable to attend; however, we'd love for you to join us so that you can actively participate! Zoom help & reminders.
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HCP Updates
HCP orientation for new HCP team members
April 13, 2022 | 9:30am- 12:30pm
May 11, 2022 | 9:30am- 12:30pm
June 8, 2022 | 9:30am- 12:30pm
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HCP teams collaborate
Local HCP teams can help answer questions from other LPHAs and contribute to the discussion.
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HCP success story- CYSHCN receives specialty care in another state
The HCP team at San Juan Basin Public Health recently shared a success story.
To share HCP success stories, please email Veronica
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COVID-19 Resources
Colorado State COVID-19 Vaccine Web Pages
COVID-19 vaccine web page Includes information about who is currently eligible for a vaccine and other information such as vaccine safety and efficacy. Find out where you can get vaccinated on this interactive map.
General Population Vaccine Eligibility
The general public, 5 years of age and up, is now eligible. Your community trusts information coming from you, even those who are hesitant to get vaccinated. Find more information on how to answer their questions.
Booster dose
Anyone 12 years of age and older who was vaccinated against COVID-19 five months ago can be eligible to receive a booster dose.
Free KN95 and surgical grade masks
The Colorado Division of Homeland Security will offer free masks at public places across the state.
Rapid At-Home COVID testing program
Health First Colorado and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) will pay for at-home COVID-19 tests. Each enrolled Health First Colorado member can get up to 15 free at-home tests per month from pharmacies that serve Health First Colorado. Each enrolled CHP+ member can receive up to eight tests per month. Health First Colorado and CHP+ will reimburse the pharmacies after members receive the free tests.
COHELP: 303-389-1687 or (877) 268-2926
Colorado’s call line for general questions about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Answers are available in multiple languages.
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Trainings & Other Resources
Awareness months at a glance
Brain Injury Awareness month
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In coordination with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC) is conducting a survey to learn about state services and supports available to those who have a brain injury.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness month
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Articles to read and share
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ASQ available in other languages
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Brain Injury and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) office hours
These meetings will provide brief presentations and information on a different topic every month. This space will engage educators, parents, and service providers in important discussions around Brain Injury and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Upcoming topics include:
For questions, contact Heather Hotchkiss
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Childhood Trauma and Adversity Education
These courses from Peaceful Households will educate professionals, parents, guardians, and caregivers on the ways that childhood trauma and adversity impacts an individual's wellbeing.
Childhood Trauma and Adversity Trainer Program
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Conference opportunity- Strengthening Colorado Families and Communities
The in-person conference will engage attendees in topics that increase protective factors to prevent child maltreatment. This year's topics include: Getting to equitable and anti-racist practice, Elevating Family and Youth Voice, Supporting Workforce Care, Collecting and Leveraging Data, and many more.
September 19-21, 2022
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Conference opportunity- Game Changers: The Status Quo Has To Go
The Colorado Health Foundation in-person conference will engage advocates, grassroots leaders, innovators, and other professionals in topics that explore a new normal for all Coloradans.
July 27-29, 2022
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COIIN graphic
Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to Advance Care for Children with Medical Complexity (CoIIN) illustrates tools to facilitate effective family partnership for quality improvement and innovation in clinical systems of care.
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Professional Development Opportunities
A reflective approach to supervising- The three part course for supervisors will teach skills that prepare staff to work with individuals of complex care needs.
April 25, 2022 | 12-2:00pm MT
Basic Motivational Interviewing- In this online course, participants will learn basic techniques to support behavior change.
March 28- April 18, 2022 | 12-1pm MT
Health Equity Guide- This online module is based on a guidebook and will prepare participants to close health equity gaps that result from systemic, avoidable, and unjust policies
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Social/emotional/behavioral office hours
Join Bill Brown, CDE Affective Needs/Serious Emotional Disability Specialist, informal discussions on different topics of interest. Each session provides a learning opportunity and is open to Q/A. Please come prepared to participate.
Narrative Therapy | April 5, 2022 | Register
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Share with families- camp opportunity
EXploring Interests in Technology and Engineering (EX.I.T.E) is a virtual 5 day camp for individuals living with a disability in grades 6th-9th.
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Share with families- Caregiving Stress-Busting Programs |
Share with families- Community First Choice council opportunity
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) is recruiting members of diverse backgrounds for the Community First Choice Council (CFC). CFC is a program that supports the independence of Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members who have a disability.
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Share with families- creative expressions toolkit
The Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition (PPCC) has created a toolkit with Art, Music, and Play activities for families.
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Share with families- training
Developmental Pathways, a Community Centered Board for Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas Counties, will facilitate a virtual training session on Incorporating Parents and Caregivers into ABA treatments.
March 29, 2022 | 5:30-7:30pm
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Share with families- virtual dance classes
Free virtual classes are provided on Saturdays for all ages.
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Share with families- Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) conference in Spanish
The virtual PEP conference will engage families and professionals in discussions around parenting, educating, and partnering to support student learning.
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Webinar- Digital Citizenship, Technology Access, and Internet Safety for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
The learning objectives of the webinar are: understand the importance of Digital Citizenship, explore accessibility-related barriers, and implement strategies around internet safety. This webinar is intended for individuals with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) and their families, educators and service providers.
April 12, 2022 | 11:00am-12:30pm MT | Register
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Webinar- Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The two part webinar series will teach the importance of identifying autism symptoms in early childhood and focus on the key elements of an evaluation for ASD.
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Webinar- Optimizing outcomes for patients with chronic illnesses and disabilities
Dr. Matthew Weed will bring awareness to the challenges of patients with a disability or chronic illness and their caregivers.
April 12, 2022 | 2pm EST (12pm MT) | Register
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Webinar- Sing and Sign for Young Children: Supporting Emerging Language and Attachment with Signing, Songs, and Play
Attendees will learn the benefits of signing vocabulary words in early childhood settings and explore activities that support language skills.
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Webinar- Understanding Medicaid in Schools
This brief will explain: school services that are currently reimbursed by Medicaid, opportunities to expand Medicaid school services, and using Medicaid to pay for mental health services in schools.
March 24, 2022 | 2pm EST (12pm MST) | Register
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Transition
Connecting Youth to Careers
This video provides awareness of career research and career planning activities.
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Getting There Travel Training
The virtual training will teach about transportation and how to use the different options available including RTD and LYFT.
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Job Disability Disclosure guide
The guide informs young adults about disclosing their needs as a result of a disability and asking for on the job services or accommodations.
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Share with families- Campus Connections opportunity
The Get Set Up for Success After High School is an all-day college prep event for youth who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind.
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Webinar- Navigating the complex needs of youth aging out of foster care: A care management organization's approach
Join the discussion on a multi-pronged approach to address the complex needs of youth in the foster care system.
March 24, 2022 | 3:00pm EST (1pm MT) | Register
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Submit content to the HCP Blast!
Please send us any HCP-related information to include in the HCP Blast by the end of each month. You can submit HCP-specific training, articles, tools, or an example of how you've been working with local partners and families.
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Resources
HCP Colorado Website
2-1-1 Colorado
Data & Evaluation
Facebook Pages for Parents and Providers
Consider following organizations such as:
Newsletters for Parents and Providers
Consider subscribing to newsletters such as:
CYSHCN Newsletters
Support Groups for Families
Consider connecting families with support groups such as:
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Support Groups in Spanish
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Coping with Stress
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created a new webpage for coping with stress in the difficult times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The page includes a breadth of resources for those in crisis, for families and children, for healthcare workers and for employees coping with job stress. Check out the CDC’s page for content that may be relevant to you, your colleagues, and the families you work with.
Resources for people in crisis
Have other resources to share with HCP programs statewide?
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HCP Consultants
Angie Goodger, MPH, MHA
(303) 692-6316
Veronica Parra, MPH - hablo español
303-692-2335
We are always available to answer questions and to help support you in any way possible. Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail us.
HCP Call Line 1‐800‐886‐7689 ext. 2370
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