2023 Annual Appeal

Dear Supporter of the Family Development Center, We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your steadfast support of our programs. Our primary focus is on families and children, with our initiatives reaching 8 out of 10 families in Routt County with children aged birth to 5 years. Thanks to your generous donations, we have been able…

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2021 Annual Appeal

Dear Friend of the Family Development Center, This has been a year like no other. With each obstacle COVID has thrown in our path, we found a way to continue helping the families of the Yampa Valley, as we have been doing for 36 years. The Family Development Center gives parents the skills to be…

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Healthy Gender Development

Dear Parents, There has been a substantial amount of play among our current students (especially PreK classrooms) regarding “marriage”.  Topics have included who they will marry and planning their weddings.  We’ve heard from several parents relating concerns about their child’s choice of a spouse or their child’s gender play. And when we hear from some…

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