Bringing SelfPower to Single Parents in Northern Colorado

We partner with single parents to help them achieve economic independence while building and maintaining strong, healthy families.
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Upcoming Events

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Bring the Power Social

Join Us for an Inspirational Evening

March 27, 2025 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites, Loveland

Let’s come together to celebrate growth, generosity, and the power of community. Together, we will cultivate brighter futures for single parents and their children.

Bringing the Power of Education to Single Parents

Project Self-Sufficiency partners with single parents, providing practical support and resources to help single parents achieve educational and career success, leading to a brighter future for their families.

Through personalized coaching, goal setting, and holistic support, we empower them to overcome barriers, build confidence, and build a lasting legacy of self-sufficiency.

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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.

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The Project Self-Sufficiency SelfPower Model

Our SelfPower model ensures that every aspect of life is supported by our single-parent families, from housing stability to employment and mental wellness. Engaging families in four stages of growth, the SelfPower model provides intensive, personalized intervention through a one-on-one relationship with highly skilled Advisors.

STAGE 1: DISCOVER

Key resources and basic needs met for a healthy foundation in order to reach career goals and recognize SelfPower.

STAGE 2: STRENGTHEN
Accomplish educational goals to cultivate SelfPower as GEDs, Certificates, Degrees, and internships are completed, while maintaining a healthy family life.
Stage 3: Actualize
SelfPower is fully realized, families are grounded in their new future and the rewarding job search is on, charting new territory in career field.

Stage 4: LAUNCH

Full transition to SelfPower. Long-term careers can 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.
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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.

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Our Impact on Single Parents & the Community

$40k+

Increased Annual Income in 2024 at Program Exit. A 243% average increase.

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Number of Degrees and Certificates Earned in 2024

$429k

Total 2024 Project Self-Sufficiency Investments in Wraparound Supports

141

Number of Single-Parent Families Served in 2024

Support Our Mission

Want to play a role in transforming the lives of single parents and their children?
Together, we will create impact that will span generations.