Rocky Mountain Human Services

09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, RMHS offices will be closed on Monday, September 7. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8.

From our team to yours, we hope you have a safe and restful holiday weekend!

09/04/2026

Do you have a baby or toddler at home? Join Denver Early Steps for three free virtual classes for Denver families this month.

Denver Early Steps, a program of RMHS, offers supportive, practical classes every month for parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers. Classes cover early language development, picky eating, and starting solids.

Each class is led by a qualified early intervention instructor and offers practical tips to help you feel more confident navigating everyday questions about your little one.

Please note: Families must live in Denver to participate.

Explore upcoming classes and register here: https://vist.ly/5h8h2

09/03/2026

Backpacks packed, resources shared, and a whole lot of neighbors.

Thank you to the Montbello 2020 team for another Back-to-School Health and Wellness Fair & Backpack Giveaway at Lincoln College of Technology. Students headed home with backpacks full of school supplies, and families connected with health and community resources right before the new school year started.

Our team was there sharing information about RMHS programs, services, and resources.

Were you there? Tell us your favorite part in the comments!

08/31/2026

Save the date! The South by Southeast Concert in the Park on Saturday, September 19, will feature the Denver Jazz Orchestra.

Hosted by Councilmember Denver City Councilwoman Diana Romero Campbell, District 4, stop by Eisenhower Park from 4 to 7 p.m. to enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and more!

08/27/2026

Slides and swings are only the beginning.

What do you think makes a playground genuinely inclusive for children with different physical, developmental and sensory needs?

Is it adaptive equipment? Quiet areas? Accessible surfacing? Space to play side by side? Different kinds of movement and sensory experiences?

Parents and caregivers, what features matter most to your family? Tell us in the comments!

08/27/2026

As we remember Dolly Parton's legacy, we can't forget her profound impact on children's literacy. Dolly was instrumental in founding the Imagination Library, an initiative that puts books in the hands of kids around the world.

Her vision was simple yet powerful: to foster a love for reading by providing free books to children from birth to age five.

Just a few weeks ago, we highlighted the Imagination Library of Colorado, a local affiliate of the program that serves as an invaluable resource for families, especially as the new school year gets into full gear.

Let's honor Dolly's legacy by continuing her mission to inspire the next generation of readers.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has provided free books to children around the world. Here’s how the program works and who can enroll.

08/25/2026

Coming up this Friday: Hoops & Brunch 2.0 is a free community celebration for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and their families. Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring basketball, delicious food, games, community resources, and opportunities to connect with others in an inclusive, welcoming environment.

Come together, have fun, and celebrate the IDD community!

The link to register is in the comments.

08/24/2026

The school year is underway, and if it hasn't all fallen into place yet, you're not alone.

Maybe after-school hours don't line up with your work schedule. Maybe you have questions about your child's supports and don't know who to ask. Maybe the grocery budget is stretched thin.

The RMHS 2026-27 Successful School Year Resource Guide pulls together food resources, after-school programs, disability supports, and advocacy services in one place. Many are Denver and Adams County based, some are statewide.

Explore the guide:

As the school year gets underway, RMHS is here to support your family with resources designed to help students succeed in and out of the classroom. In the RMHS 2026-27 Successful School Year Resource Guide, you’ll find information about food resources, after-school programs, disability supports, a...

08/22/2026

As we enter the last days of August, here's a reminder of sensory-friendly events you can head to this weekend and through the end of the month!

🌺 Denver Botanic Gardens welcomes visitors into the York Street gardens before the crowds arrive, with Mordecai Children's Garden open too.
🎨 WOW! Children's Museum hosts Sensory Friendly Playtime with reduced capacity and $1 admission.
🦋 Butterfly Pavilion dims things down for a quiet afternoon, complete with a Quiet Room for anyone who needs a break.

Details and links to register are in the comments.

08/21/2026

We want your ideas! What Denver-area attraction has made you or someone in your family feel especially welcome and included?

It could be a playground, restaurant, museum, library, recreation center, theater, sports venue or somewhere completely unexpected.

Tell us all about it in the comments. And if you’re not sure or looking for more ideas, visit the link in comments for accessible local spaces to try out with your family and friends.