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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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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.

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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.

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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

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