Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Community Services for Children and Adults
Starpoint has provided essential services and support to individuals, families, and communities in Fremont, Chaffee, and Custer counties since 1972. Our organization focuses on empowering vulnerable populations, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and children and their families, through a range of specialized programs. With decades of experience, we deliver early intervention services, early childhood education, and nurturing parenting programs tailored to meet diverse needs. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to fostering self-determination, independence, and community integration for all we serve. We operate with a client-centric approach, ensuring personalized care plans and evidence-based practices guide our work.As a trusted nonprofit leader, we prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, and quality in every service we provide. Our comprehensive support extends from birth through adulthood, addressing critical developmental and social needs across the lifespan. Through partnerships and community collaboration, we strive to create lasting positive impacts in the regions we serve. Our administrative offices in Canon City, Colorado, serve as the hub for coordinating our wide array of programs and services. With a proven track record of excellence spanning over five decades, we remain steadfast in our mission to break down barriers and create opportunities for those we serve.
Services
Early Intervention
Early Head Start
SPIN Preschool
Nurturing Parenting
Disability Services
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have served central Colorado communities since 1972
- Specialized programs for developmental disabilities and early childhood
- Free services available through federal and state programs
- Experienced team of certified early childhood professionals
- Community-based approach with local service coordination
Services
Early Intervention
Our Early Intervention program provides critical support for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities in Fremont, Custer, and Chaffee counties. Certified professionals work closely with families to create individualized service plans addressing specific developmental needs. Through home visits and specialized coaching, we help families implement strategies that promote their child's growth and development during these crucial early years.
Early Head Start
This federally funded program offers comprehensive services for Fremont County families with children birth to age 3, including prenatal support for expectant mothers. Services feature developmental screenings, nutrition guidance, home visits, and center-based childcare options. The program emphasizes family engagement and school readiness through structured learning activities and socialization opportunities for both children and caregivers.
SPIN Preschool
Our SPIN Early Childhood Care and Education Center provides inclusive preschool programs for children ages 0-5 in a fully accessible facility. The curriculum focuses on kindergarten readiness through individualized learning plans and creative exploration. We offer Universal Pre-Kindergarten slots and wrap-around childcare services to accommodate working families' schedules in Canon City.
Nurturing Parenting Program
This evidence-based home visitation program serves Fremont County families with children birth to age 17, focusing on building positive parenting skills and family relationships. Certified home visitors provide personalized coaching and connect families to community resources. The program addresses behavioral challenges and promotes healthy child development through weekly or bi-weekly home visits and group sessions.
Disability Services
We offer comprehensive support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Fremont and Chaffee counties. Our programs include supported living arrangements, employment assistance, day programs, and community integration services. Through personalized care plans and 24-hour support options, we help adults achieve greater independence and quality of life in community-based settings.
Questions
What age groups do your services cover?
We serve individuals from birth through adulthood, with programs for infants, preschoolers, and adults with developmental disabilities.
Are your services free or income-based?
Some programs like Early Head Start and Early Intervention are free or income-eligible, while others may have sliding scale fees based on family income.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Fremont, Chaffee, and Custer counties in central Colorado through our various programs and services.
How do I access developmental screening for my child?
Contact Project ECHO at 719-276-6176 for free developmental screenings in Fremont County or local Child Find programs in Custer and Chaffee counties.
Do you offer preschool programs?
Yes, our SPIN Early Childhood Center offers preschool programs including Colorado Universal Pre-Kindergarten slots for eligible children aged 3-5.
What adult services are available?
We provide supported living, employment assistance, day programs, and host home options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our service area.
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