October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Family Tree wants our community to be aware of not only the prevalence and impacts of domestic violence, but how you can help in our mission to help people overcome domestic violence, child abuse and homelessness.

Emma grew up in a home exposed to domestic violence and substance misuse until Debbie and Ray welcomed their granddaughter into their house. Denver Human Services contacted Debbie and Ray as no other relatives were a good fit to care for young Emma.

As a facilitator for the Family Tree Circle of Parents support group, I know the value of this group as I myself am a mother that benefits from the advice other parents share at these meetings.

After taking in her two young cousins, Diana reached out to Family Tree, where she experienced the interconnected services including Family Tree Kinship Program and Family Tree Legal Advocacy.

Family Tree, Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, Seniors’ Resource Center and Jefferson Center hosted elected officials, legislators, candidates and Jefferson County residents at the 19th Annual Legislative BBQ at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Auditorium on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 5:00pm t