By Dexus January 23, 2014
When officers came to arrest me for a victimless, non-violent "non-compliance violation" about a misdemeanor sentence from 10+ years ago, they refused to show me ID/Badges or the warrant they claimed they had--basically making it a kidnapping. They burst in and dragged me out without shoes, marking up my wrists, scaring my suffering wife and our infant child, mentally/emotionally scarring them both, and leaving them vulnerable and alone for over 24 hours when I am "head of household" sole provider and caretaker of them both. What did the ACLU say in response? They wrote a long letter full of euphemisms basically saying "you're not one of the lucky few, sorry." What a crock of bull! No wonder the psychopaths in charge of our lives get away with what they do... ...read more
By scarlettjayne June 28, 2012
This is a sad place but as a mother forced to see her two year old here I could not ask for a better person to be supervising my visits. There are other women just as committed and aware but my personal favorite, and favorite of many others, is Cruz. She is a woman who has a tough job and still makes you feel much hope.The enviroment is safe, and clean, and child friendly. Thank goodness. ...read more
By Debbie Nelson March 29, 2011
Balance Point literally gave my 15 yr. old son his life back. He had a severe vertigo problem due to a viral inner ear infection and her care and concern for him was evident from the first appt. She diagnosed his illness quickly and even got us an appt with a medical specialist the next day! I would recommend Balance Point to anyone suffering vestibular or balance issues! Thank you, Diane! ...read more
Special Kids Special Families Annual YARD SALE Fundraiser When: Saturday, July 9 8am – 2pm Where: Sunnyside Christian Church parking lot 2025 N. Murray Blvd. (Murray&Constitution;) Rain or Shine! 100% of all proceeds and donations will support SKSF programs. We will be selling everything from A-Z : books, toys, clothing, furniture, kitchenwares, household items, tools and much more!! We will also have a bake sale with lots of goodies – so stop by and support our Special Kids Special Families. HAVE DONATIONS? As you are spring cleaning, please consider donating your items to our yard sale. Call (719)447-8983 or drop off your items Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm at the following locations: SKSF Administration office: 424 W. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs - OR SKSF Adult Services: 1646 S. Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs SKSF’s mission is to promote, strengthen, and support individuals with disabilities and their families. We have several programs available for youth and adults with special needs including Zach’s Place, Adult Services, Adult Host Homes, Child Placement/Foster Care, and Respite Care.<a href="http://s1098.photobucket.com/albums/g365/pbsksf/?action=view&current=FLYERcopy.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g365/pbsksf/FLYERcopy.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> ...read more
By Special Kids Special Families Inc June 17, 2011
Recently, my wife and I started reading a marriage book together. After we finished the first chapter, my wife polled me for my reaction. I sat speechless for a bit and struggled to answer. Why? Because I was bugged! Irritated! And that felt wrong. I mean, this is important stuff right? Working on your marriage is a big deal, of huge importance, a necessity one might say. And so a wave of shame came about as soon as I admitted to myself this frustration with working on our marriage. Shame screamed, "What kind of man are you that you'd NOT want to work on your marriage?? Don't you love your wife!" I turned my distant gaze back to Amanda. She was still waiting for my answer. As my eyes met hers, I realized I really DO love this woman. She's so much fun, deep hearted, beautiful, the woman in college that I harbored a crush on for a whole year. Our relationship had its struggles, has its struggles, but at the heart of relationship is this wonderful passion I really enjoy. So maybe I'm not a jerk who does not want to engage his wife. Maybe something else is bugging me. As I gave my irritation more of a voice I discovered that I am bugged, not by the effort of growing more in love with my wife, but by the concept of "working on my marriage." It sounds more like a Saturday morning chore. Take out the trash. Clean the garage. Work on my marriage. How did this concept ever creep in? I seem to hear it a lot in marriage books. Its almost as if we could work on marriage and never actually enjoy any of it or delight in the person we've married. A duty divorced from desire. What a tragedy! Its got things turned upside down, out of place. As Mike Mason, author of the Mystery of Marriage, writes, "I... had never considered that in getting married one espouses not an institution but a person." So as a marriage therapist, and a man married himself, I want to encourage you to stop working on your marriage. And "work" instead at enjoying your wife or husband again. ...read more
By Sam Jolman, MA LPC, Counseling March 06, 2010
There are a wide variety of jobs in social service. From healthcare to government positions, social service jobs provide vital resources to people in need. Some work with children while others may work with the elderly. Many people in our communities rely on the services these trained professionals pr... ...read more
In this time of economic turmoil, jobs in health care are among the most stable and satisfying careers to be in. Healthcare provider is synonymous to recession proof. Health is everyone’s concern even in the midst of financial crisis, thus one of the most demanding jobs available is infant menta... ...read more