When someone is injured, the whole family feels it — especially the children. Youth & Family Support exists for the people walking alongside a survivor through recovery.
What this program is
We provide support for children and families navigating a loved one’s burn or trauma recovery. Recovery reshapes daily life, and young people in particular can feel confused, scared, or overlooked. This program helps families find footing and helps kids feel seen.
Who it serves
Children and family members of burn and trauma survivors, and survivors who are themselves parents or caregivers trying to hold their family together through a hard season.
What we offer
- Support and connection for children and families affected by a loved one’s injury.
- Guidance to family-friendly resources and services across Colorado.
- A compassionate point of contact for families who don’t know where to turn.
Reach out
If your family is navigating recovery and could use support, please contact us or start a request on our Get Help page. There’s no cost, and no wrong reason to reach out.
Creative Arts for Young People
Life In Many Colors Foundation created and operates this program. Board member Patricia Druineaud leads creative arts and expressive arts workshops for children, working with groups of ten to twelve young people for two hours each week across fall and spring sessions. Using drawing, painting, digital art, and guided journaling, the workshops give kids a way to express what can be hard to put into words. Every child receives their own journal to keep, so the work continues between sessions and stays with them afterward. The journals are donated by Delmas33, a company affiliated with a member of our board.
Patricia is currently completing her master’s degree in art therapy. Her workshops are creative arts programming rather than clinical therapy, and they give children a steady, welcoming place to process difficult seasons through making something of their own.
We are working to expand this program to reach more children across Colorado, including young people navigating family crisis, violence in the home, and other trauma. Growing this work is a current funding priority.
