Nurturing Newborns uses a specific model of interaction in homes that focuses on increasing the capacity of caregivers and encouraging parents in their role. We work closely with parents to provide specialized care of their fragile child so that they can take a break, seek mental health support, practice self-care or spend time with other family members.
Referrals to Nurturing Newborns come from community support services for children such as medical providers, therapists, and early interventionists. Following the referral, the staff at Nurturing Newborns meets with the family to learn more about their child and their needs for respite care. A respite provider is assigned to support the family and they work directly with parents to schedule part time respite care in their home.
95% of families receiving in-home respite care do not pay out of pocket for services. Nurturing Newborns partners with organizations that support fragile children as well as other non-profit organizations in the community to provide quality respite care free of charge to most families.
In September of 2023, Nurturing Newborns was granted non-profit status with the IRS. Nurturing Newborns is now accepting tax-deductible donations and also qualifies for grants that support fragile children and their families. These funding sources will allow us to expand our services in the Denver metro area and beyond.
As of June 1, 2024, Nurturing Newborns has received the following grant awards to provide specialized respite care in the Denver metro and Boulder area:
