Bringing SelfPower to Single Parents in Northern Colorado
We empower single parents to achieve economic independence through a college education, workforce training, and apprenticeships, while fostering strong and healthy families.
35+ Years of Transformation
What started as a demonstration project launched by a countywide task force in 1985 has now impacted more than 1,0000 single-parent families in Northern Colorado.
Creating Multigenerational Impact
We create a multigenerational ripple effect by empowering single parents through education. Our SelfPower model helps break the cycle and fosters a legacy of impact.
Strengthening the Community
Empowering single parents to support themselves benefits their families, the workforce, and ultimately strengthening our entire community.
The Project Self-Sufficiency SelfPower Model
We partner with single parents to help them build a clear career path, complete the college education or training required, and secure their first job—all while empowering them through our SelfPower model. Recognizing that barriers to success can be overwhelming without support, we provide intensive, personalized guidance from highly skilled Program Advisors to ensure every parent has the tools and confidence to thrive.
Stabilize, explore career options, lay foundation
Key resources and basic needs met with the assistance of program advisors, as well as direct service providers in the community; career and education goals defined; family budget and time management skills developed
Engage, learn, apply skills, balance family life
Achieve educational goals and strengthen SelfPower by completing GEDs, certificates, degrees, apprenticeships, and work-based learning experiences, while maintaining a healthy family life.
Initiate job search, career prep, and begin family transition to a new life
SelfPower is fully actualized; families are grounded in their new future; and the rewarding job search is on, charting new territory in a career field.
Stage 4: LAUNCH
Graduate SelfPowered and employed in chosen career field
Full transition to SelfPower. Long-term careers begin; better income and stability become the new normal. This is the payoff for the grit and determination it takes to commit to full transformation through education.
SelfPower Stories from Single Parents
SelfPower is the power and confidence that comes from deep within the human spirit – once it’s realized, no one can ever take it away.
Full Circle: From Participant to Project Self-Sufficiency’s Board of Directors
Single Parent Highlight: Debi "It was a tough time in my life," Debi reflects. "Being...
The Powerful Story of Courtney
“Now I can picture my future, and it is beautiful!” – Courtney I grew up in generational poverty...
The Powerful Story of Amber
Amber My name is Amber, and I am a past Participant at Project Self-Sufficiency. I am a single mom...
Our Impact on Single Parents & the Community
$37k+
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$635k
Total 2024 Project Self-Sufficiency Investments in Wraparound Supports
141
Number of Single-Parent Families Served in 2024
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Together, we will create impact that will span generations.
