Pediatric Physical Therapy ResourcesFort Collins, Windsor & Surrounding Cities
We have compiled a list of helpful pediatric resources for you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
For your convenience, we have grouped these local resources into categories. We hope that these organizations and contacts will provide some of the additional solutions you’re looking for.
If your child needs help with regaining function and mobility following an injury or illness, or if your child has a condition that can be addressed through physical therapy or occupational therapy for improvements in different areas of their life, contact us. Our pediatric specialists have the experience to help your child achieve their full potential.
Family Support
Good Health Will (Heather) – 970-624-6002
- Donated medical equipment, formula, switches, more
- Decreased cost
Respite Care
Family Support Service Program:
www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/family-support-services-program-fssp
Respite Care, Inc.
6203 South Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 207-9435
respitecareinc.org
Respitality (held at Respite Care, Inc.)
- Free childcare for up to age 21 in (or on the waiting list for) the Family Support Services Program, or on the waiting list and their siblings (up to age 12)
- Child may not require medications during the respite session
- Contact Natalia at (970) 207-9435 for reservations
Mother’s Day Out
First United Methodist Church
1005 Stover Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-5950
www.mothersdayoutfumc.org
- First-come first-served drop-in childcare
- $6/hour for the first child, $5.50 for each additional sibling
- One-time non-refundable yearly registration fee of $20
- Special-needs children accepted on an individual basis
Alexander Home Health
8010 South County Road 5, Unit 101
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 682-2632
alexanderhh.com
- Home care agency that provides skilled services for older/disabled adults by licensed nurses, CNAs, and licensed therapists
- Home health aids available for help with activities of daily living following illness or injury
- Assistance available for chores, errands, house cleaning, bathing, eating, hygiene, dressing and ambulation
- Serves Larimer, Weld, and Boulder Counties
- Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay
Wee Hands
- Baby sign language classes
- Contact Amanda Keare, (608) 347-2725, kearetherapies@gmail.com
- Group classes available, contact to learn more
Project Self Sufficiency
375 West 37th St #150
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 635-5912
2001 South Shields, D-203
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 407-0305
- Works with single moms to develop sustainable plan for single parenting
- Parenting classes and self-esteem classes
- Career planning assistance, scholarship fund, childcare fund, job placement, tutoring assistance, assistance with professional work attire
- Transportation and car repair fund, donation vehicles, donation computers, mental health and housing assistance
- Advisors available to assist with immigration, landlord issues, academic institutions
- Online application requiring one letter of recommendation
The ARC of Larimer County Advocacy Specialists
Carisa Clinton
(970) 204-6991 x22
carisa@arclc.org
- Works across the life span with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Will attend meetings with families and help navigate the IEP process
- Well versed in legal matters
Matt Cloven
(970) 204-6991 x21
mcloven@arclc.org
- Specializes in early childhood
Cari Brown
(970) 204-6991 x23
cbrown@arclc.org
- Organizes parent support group meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month
Transportation Assistance For Families Qualifying For Medicaid
- Call 1-855-264-6368
- Transportation voucher/reimbursement
- If a family has to travel more than 25 miles to a medical appointment, a gas voucher can be obtained.
Community Activities
Story Time
- Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. #200 Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Harmony Library, 4616 South Shields Fort Collins, CO 80526
- Old Town Library, 201 Peterson Street Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave. Loveland, CO 80537
- Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd Street Windsor, CO 80550
- Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime, Loveland Public Library, Rincón de Cuentos, and Council Tree Library
- Clothes Pony and Dandelion Toys,111 N. College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Barnes & Noble, Fort Collins and Centerra locations
- Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut Street, Fort Collins
- Spring Creek Gardens, Read & Seed, 2145 Centre Ave. Fort Collins, CO
Playgrounds
- Lee Martinez Park, 600 North Sherwood Street, Fort Collins
- Fossil Creek Park, 5821 South Lemay Ave. (splash park behind the park), Fort Collins
- City Park, 1500 West Mulberry Street, Fort Collins
- Spring Canyon Park, 2626 West Horsetooth Rd. (Splash Park), Fort Collins
- Rolland Moore Park, 2201 South Shields Street, Fort Collins
- North Lake Park, Loveland (swim beach and small train rides)
- Wellington Community Park, County Road 64 and Buffalo Creek Parkway (splash park)
- Loveland Sports Park, 950 N. Boyd Lake Ave, Loveland
- Fairgrounds Park, 700 South Railroad Ave, Loveland
Swimming Beaches
- Horsetooth Reservoir Beaches (east and west)
- Picnic Rock Beach, Poudre River
- Windsor Lake Beach
- Lake Loveland Swim Beach, North Lake Park
- Boyd Lake
- Carter Lake
Swimming Pools
- City Park Pool, 1599 City Park Drive, Fort Collins
- Mulberry Pool, 424 West Mulberry, Fort Collins
- EPIC (Edora Pool and Ice Center,1801 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins
- Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 Fourth Street SE, Loveland
- Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E Fourth Street, Loveland
- Chimney Park Pool, 421 Chimney Park Drive, Windsor
- Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 11th Street, Windsor
Music
- Windsor Summer Concert Series, Boardwalk Park
- Foote Lagoon Concert Series, Loveland
- The Lagoon Concert Series, CSU, Fort Collins
- Noontime Notes Concert Series, Oak Street Plaza, Fort Collins
- Food Truck Rally Series, City Park, Fort Collins
- Bohemian Nights, Old Town Square, Fort Collins
- New West Fest, Downtown, Fort Collins
Movies, Museums, & More
- Movies On Main, Centerra Shopping Center, Loveland
- Cinemark Movie Clubhouse, Cinemark 16 Fort Collins, 4721 Timberline Rd.
- Metrolux Morning Movies, 5971 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland
- Children’s Series At The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins
- Kids’ Day At Centerra, Centerra Shopping Center, Loveland
- Fort Collins Museum Of Discovery, North Downtown
- Fly High Trampoline Park, Fort Collins
- Jumpin’, kids’ bounce house, Loveland
- Summer Tot Gym, Northside Aztlan Community Center and Foothills Activity Center, Fort Collins
- Chipper’s Lanes Bowling Alleys, Fort Collins, Greeley, Estes Park
- Cool Beans Playhouse, Fort Collins
Museum Free & Discount Days
- Denver Zoo , 2300 Steele St., 720-337-1400
- Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave Parkway, 720-865-5000
- Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 720-865-3501
- Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus , 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., 303-433-7444
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., 303-370-6000
- Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Avenue, Westminster, CO
Additional Therapies And Fun Things To Do
- CSU Adaptive Swim, SLICE, www.lsc.colostate.edu/slice/slice-engagement/slice-adaptive-swim
- Hearts And Horses Therapeutic Riding Center, 970-663-4200
- Front Range Exceptional Equestrians, www.ridewithfree.org
- Foundations Music School, 970-407-9084
- Kids Eat Free, restaurants and days, www.aroundfoco.com/kids-eat-free
- Free Summer Breakfasts & Activities, www.fococafe.org
- Free Summer Lunch For Kids, Fort Collins, Bauder Elementary & Beattie Elementary
- What’s Happening Around Town, daily list, www.fortcollins.macaronikid.com
- Hiking Trails, www.fcgov.com/naturalareas
- Events Around Fort Collins, www.aroundfoco.com
Outdoor Hikes
- Horsetooth Falls Hike, 2.2 miles round trip
- Devil’s Backbone Hike, 1.5 miles round trip
- Environmental Learning Center Trails (along the Poudre River)
- Spring Creek Trail
- Reservoir Ridge
- Lory State Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)
Stroller-Friendly Walks (Paved Or Gravel Paths)
- Heron Loop Trail, Fossil Creek Reservoir
- Cathy Fromme Prairie
- Bobcat Ridge
- Poudre Trail (from the Environmental
- Learning Center to Bellvue)
- Spring Creek Trail
- The Farm At Lee Martinez, 600 N. Sherwood, Fort Collins
- Laughing Buck Farm, 3724 N. County Road 13, Fort Collins
Miscellaneous Helpful Resources
- Boys and Girls Club, Larimer County, info@bgclarimer.org
- Matthews House Community Life Center, 970-682-2632
- The Recreator, 970-682-2632
- JFK Partners, for children with autism, 970-682-2632
- Parent To Parent Colorado, parents mentoring parents, 877-472-7201
- The Baby Foundation, for NICU families, president@thebabyfoundation.org
- Mary’s Cradle, free supplies for new mothers and babies, 970-686-5084
- Accent On Independence, 303-331-0818
- IHSS Program, In-Home Support Services
- Windsor Recreation Center, preschool gym, 970-674-3500
- Loveland Library, toddlers’ storytime, 970-962-2665
- Fort Collins Families
- Healthy Communities, help with Medicaid, 970-498-6754
- HCP Healthcare
- Heart Centered Counseling, family counseling, 970-310-3406
- Chilson Center And Recreator, 970-962-2386
- Colorado Rural Legal Services, 970-493-2891
- Murphy Center, 970-494-9940
- LEAP, assistance with electricity bills