January 31, 2025
Special Kids Special Families (SKSF) is a non-profit organization that formed in response to the limited resources available to support individuals with emotional, cognitive, and physical disabilities and their caregivers. SKSF first opened the Zach's Place Center in 1998, a care facility for children with disabilities. Since then, SKSF has expanded its reach by developing a therapeutic foster care program, day programs for adults with disabilities, adult foster care, emergency respite, behavioral health program. and more. In recent years, elements have been added to increase the benefit to clients and caregivers, for example, transportation to and from programs, a staff RN to address medical needs, and community resource referrals for caregivers. We are celebrating 25 years of serving the Pikes Peak region and looking ahead to 25 more and beyond!
Individuals with disabilities and their caregivers have unique needs. Our programs exist to meet those needs and allow for the inclusion, integration, and support of individuals with disabilities and their families. We assist not only the person with the disability, but also their caregivers. We know that
caregiving is often isolating, overwhelming, and can cause financial hardships. By offering services on a sliding scale to families from low income backgrounds, and by providing transportation to those whose needs preclude general transportation options, we become a lifeline to families without other resources. Our purpose is to address their full range of needs.
