Family Visitor Programs of Garfield County

Family Visitor Programs of Garfield County is a not-for-profit organization based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with 20-49 employees. The organization was founded in the 1980s to address community concerns about rising child abuse rates and has since evolved into a comprehensive family support program. Family Visitor Programs provides a variety of free services to pregnant women and parents of young children residing in the Aspen to Parachute area. These services include home visitation, connection to community resources, healthcare providers, educational opportunities, and support services. Home Visitors act as guides, providing answers to new parents' common questions and helping them navigate the challenges of raising young children. Family Visitor Programs has been recognized for its commitment to child abuse prevention and family support. In 1996, the Harvard Family Research Project highlighted the organization as one of eleven outstanding family support programs in the United States for its exceptional services to Latino families. The American Humane Association has also recognized the program as a "Program of Excellence" for its child abuse prevention efforts. To learn more about Family Visitor Programs and its services, visit their website at familyvisitor.org.