It starts with YOU.
We may not be able to eliminate child abuse and neglect entirely.
But we can interrupt the cycles that perpetuate it.
Research shows that childhood maltreatment has lasting, often devastating effects—impacting not just one generation, but the next. Parents who experienced abuse or neglect themselves may struggle with stress, confidence, and the ability to consistently use positive, nurturing parenting practices.
At DAYS, we work to change that.
By addressing the root causes—untreated trauma, behavioral and mental health needs, and a lack of support—we help families build safer, more connected, and more resilient lives.
We support parents in learning how to:
Nurture and respond to their young children’s emotional needs
Promote confidence and learning in school-age children
Foster positive peer relationships and healthy boundaries for adolescents
With the right support, change is not only possible—it’s generational.
A $2,500 donation provides two months of transformative support for an entire family.
Your gift covers family therapy, positive parenting coaching, and individual therapy for children—creating space for healing, stronger relationships, and long-term resilience.
When families receive the support they need—together—they can break harmful cycles, strengthen connections, and build healthier futures.
Because when one family heals, the impact echoes for generations.
Denver Area Youth Services (DAYS) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the state of Colorado. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Your Impact
Your generosity fuels everything we do. Every gift helps advance our mission, uphold our vision, and bring our values to life for the children, youth, and families we serve.
$1,000
A gift of $1,000 provides one month of clinical case management for four families facing serious challenges.
Many of the families we serve are navigating food insecurity, unemployment, housing instability, and lack of transportation—barriers that make it nearly impossible to fully engage in behavioral and mental health services.
Your support helps us address these social determinants of health, stabilize families, and connect them to the resources they need to begin healing.
When families have their basic needs met, they can finally focus on what matters most—safety, wellness, and a brighter future.
$250
A $250 donation provides comprehensive mental health assessments for two individuals in need.
A mental health assessment is often the first critical step toward healing. It helps uncover underlying conditions, emotional challenges, and behavioral patterns that may be impacting a person’s well-being, relationships, and daily life.
With your support, we can help individuals gain clarity, receive an accurate diagnosis, and begin a personalized treatment plan—opening the door to meaningful, lasting change.
“Before the assessment, I just thought something was wrong with me. Now I understand what I’m dealing with, and I finally have a plan to get better.”
— DAYS Client
Your gift helps turn uncertainty into understanding—and hope into action.
$125
A gift of $125 provides one hour of therapy for an adolescent who would otherwise go without care.
Teens today face unprecedented mental health challenges—but many are unable to access the help they need. Barriers such as insurance gaps, long waitlists, family dynamics, and confidentiality concerns often prevent young people from receiving timely, effective support.
Your donation helps bridge that gap—giving an adolescent a safe space to be heard, understood, and guided toward healing.
Because one hour of support can change the direction of a young person’s life.
Ways to Give
You can support behavioral and mental health for children, youth, and families in a variety of ways.
Make a Donation Online
Make a one-time or monthly gift to ensure children and teens receive the behavioral and mental health care they need—when they need it most.
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Give Monthly
Monthly donors make year-round impact—helping us provide consistent support to children, youth, and families when they need it most.
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Make an impact by starting a personal fundraiser!
Rally your friends and family to support DAYS—raise vital funds and awareness to help children, youth, and families thrive.
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Want to Help Without Spending Extra?
We understand—times are tough, and not everyone can give financially right now. But you can still make a difference!
Join the King Soopers Community Rewards Program, and every time you shop and use your loyalty card, DAYS receives a donation—at no cost to you.
It’s an easy way to support children, youth, and families in our community just by doing your regular grocery shopping.
Sign Up HERE.