Trust-Based Relational Intervention changed Colorado family for the better
Raise the Future teaches TBRI as a way to connect with children who have experienced trauma.
Raise the Future teaches TBRI as a way to connect with children who have experienced trauma.
The work of Raise the Future helps families across Colorado.
CBS News Colorado's first-ever Wednesday's Child recalls being adopted by a family and how it led him to become a contributing member to society.
Anya, a teenager who was featured four years ago on CBS Colorado as a Wednesday's Child, talked about her experience with her foster family. She showed off her artistic talent back in, decorating pastries at Voodoo Doughnut.
Madison and Tierenny arrived at American Furniture Warehouse with their adopted sons Dominic and Elijah, along with their young daughter Katella and a clear idea of what they wanted to bring home.
Gov. Jared Polis read the "Day for Wednesday's Child" proclamation at the state Capitol on Wednesday.
CBS Colorado and Raise the Future are presenting A Day for Wednesday's Child on April 17.
Raise the Future has helped many children who were in foster care in Colorado find homes.
As we round out National Adoption Month in Colorado, 12-year-old My'Kail Starr is sharing his journey to adoption, in hopes of inspiring other kids still waiting for their permanent families.
Raise the Future specializes in finding caring adults for older kids, sibling groups, and young people with special needs who are living in foster care.
The VP of Programs Lucinda Wayland Connelly spoke about Raise the Future on A Day for Wednesday's Child.
Raise the Future was founded on the belief that having one caring adult in the life a child makes all the difference in the world.
Raise the Future helped 313 young people move out of foster care and into loving homes last year. The organization specializes in finding caring adults for older youth and sibling groups, who often linger in the system the longest.
Nearly 400 children in Colorado's foster care system are awaiting adoption, while over 6,000 Colorado kids remain in limbo, hoping to be reunited with their families.
Raise the Future is the expert in TBRI, which is a set of tools that help parents relate to kids who've experienced trauma.
Raise the Future hosts a camp for families providing fun camp experience and intentional healing.
Mandie and John became foster parents and built a family.
When Melanie & Layne decided to complete their family through adoption they turned to Raise the Future.
A Colorado mom found joy in adopting an 8-year-old child from foster care.
Adoption is a bit of a family tradition for one Colorado couple.
Raise the Future has a common goal with the counties it works with, to find the safest possible living situation for kids.
Raise the Future Board Member Marc Hendrikson, along with sons Luca and Bryson, talk about how the organization is changing lives on A Day for Wednesday's Child.
Raise the Future VP of Programs Lucinda Wayland-Connelly discusses the importance of creating forever families on a Day for Wednesday's Child.
One caring adult can change the course of a teen's life, when they adopt them out of foster care.
Raise the Future's Youth Connections Advocates are experts at finding caring adults for children living in foster care.
A Colorado judge who accepted a public censure and resigned following accusations of sexually charged conduct at work is striking back at the state investigation into his behavior calling it "disproportionate punishment for the crime."
Denver hit 91 degrees for the first time this year! That makes Wednesday the hottest day of the year so far!
After a potential closure of the Bright MINDS program, Jeffco Public Schools said the program will be continuing with a full staff next year.
South Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to two burning homes in Centennial on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Kurt Kionka, Colorado Department of Transportation's Floyd Hill project director, construction on Floyd Hill which began in July 2023 is progressing along expected timelines for a 2028 completion date.
A Colorado judge who accepted a public censure and resigned following accusations of sexually charged conduct at work is striking back at the state investigation into his behavior calling it "disproportionate punishment for the crime."
Denver hit 91 degrees for the first time this year! That makes Wednesday the hottest day of the year so far!
After a potential closure of the Bright MINDS program, Jeffco Public Schools said the program will be continuing with a full staff next year.
South Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to two burning homes in Centennial on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Kurt Kionka, Colorado Department of Transportation's Floyd Hill project director, construction on Floyd Hill which began in July 2023 is progressing along expected timelines for a 2028 completion date.
Hundreds of Coloradans are set to gather and walk together to help end epilepsy at the Walk to End Epilepsy at City Park.
A Colorado judge who accepted a public censure and resigned following accusations of sexually charged conduct at work is striking back at the state investigation into his behavior calling it "disproportionate punishment for the crime."
Drivers planning to travel through the Floyd Hill area on I-70 should be aware of an upcoming overnight closure. On Wednesday, there will be a full closure of I-70 eastbound to allow for the installation of large drainage pipes.
South Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to two burning homes in Centennial on Wednesday afternoon. One person was injured in the fire.
Two roofing scammers have been captured after a CBS New Colorado reporter of men attempting to plant worms on the top of residents' homes.
What makes a great finishing hole in golf? "Whether it's a par 5, par 4 or par 3, It's got to be something that is really challenging and not just an easy par or birdie."
Twenty-one percent of respondents to a survey conducted for a German national broadcaster said they'd like more White players on their national soccer team.
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis.
Vinicius Junior scored in the 83rd minute at Wembley Stadium to seal a record-extending 15th European Cup for Real Madrid.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
Former President Donald Trump and his company have been unable to win over a single juror, out of 42 total, in recent criminal and civil trials.
The Republican leaders of three House committees sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department recommending charges against James and Hunter Biden.
The bonus pay, which is capped at $1,000 a year, depends on how long an employee has been with Walmart.
A growing number of retailers are considering equipping security and other employees with body cams in a bid to deter thefts.
World Cup skier Jean Daniel Pession and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, fell almost 2,300 feet to their deaths from Monte Zerbion in northern Italy.
Former President Donald Trump and his company have been unable to win over a single juror, out of 42 total, in recent criminal and civil trials.
The Republican leaders of three House committees sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department recommending charges against James and Hunter Biden.
Republicans largely opposed a vote to advance a bill to protect access to contraception Wednesday, as Democrats make a push to center reproductive rights in the run-up to the election.
Despite efforts to improve health equity in Colorado, racial disparities persist. Now, for the first time in 50 years, the state legislature has passed a law to support those impacted by sickle cell.
Trump lawyer Todd Blanche filed a motion requesting that the gag order on the former president in the "hush money" trial be lifted.
Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans, according to a small study.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
It took three surgeries to reconstruct a Parker woman's nose after she had to have part of it removed because of skin cancer. Doctors who work to manage the most severe cases of skin cancer are warning of the dangers of melanoma.
Despite efforts to improve health equity in Colorado, racial disparities persist. Now, for the first time in 50 years, the state legislature has passed a law to support those impacted by sickle cell.
Between meeting other people living with epilepsy, connecting with families who understand the hardships and learning from physicians and researchers, the event is just as much of a celebration as it is a crucial fundraiser.
Local Colorado donut shops are celebrating National Donut Day on Friday with freebies and deals.
A new development will replace some old buildings in Golden with new retail and office space, and eventually, apartment buildings surrounding a vibrant gathering place.
The bonus pay, which is capped at $1,000 a year, depends on how long an employee has been with Walmart.
A growing number of retailers are considering equipping security and other employees with body cams in a bid to deter thefts.
Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar nearly a decade ago but has struggled to keep the chain of stores profitable.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.