Larimer Loop Fall 2012

Family Support Services Program Council is very excited to announce

the upcoming fundraising event! For those of you familiar with Butter

Braid® pastries– you’ll be glad to know we are selling them again

this year! Once you have tasted Butter Braid® pastries – you’ll won-

der how you ever lived without them!

Each Butter Braid pastry is a hand-braided treat filled with your choice

of 6 delicious flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Cherry, Cream Cheese, Blue-

berry & Cream Cheese. Caramel Rolls are also available.

Butter Braids are made with 100% real butter and only the finest ingre-

dients. Butter Braids are only sold through fundraisers.

Family Support Services Program Council will begin taking orders for

Butter Braids October 8th through October 29th. Deliveries will begin

November 5th, just in time for the Holidays!! Each Butter Braid is

$12.00.The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support families

currently enrolled in Family Support Services Program or on the Wait-

ing List for services. For each pastry sold, the Family Support Services

Program will receive $5.00.

To place your order or assist Family Support Services Program Coun-

cil in this fundraising effort please contact:

Pam Miller

(970) 266-5409

Fal l 2012

What’s inside the Loop

Discovery Club

Page 2

Respitality

Page 3

FSSP Staff

Page 3

Support Groups

Page 4

Online Resources and

Support

Page 5

Bulletin Board

Page 6

CDC Warns Of Flu

Risk For Kids With

Disabilities

Page 7

HCP Staff

Page 7

Family Support Services

Program Council is Truly

a Parent Driven Council

Page 8

Leadership is a Journey,

FLTI has Maps

Page 9

What is the

Accountable Care

Collaborative Program?

Pages 10-11

Who’s Who at the Loop

1

Foothills Gateway Inc.

Children’s Case Management

Coordinator/Part C Coordinator

Sondra Lee

(970) 266-5424

[email protected]

Children’s Case Managers

Malori Webb

970) 266-5422

[email protected]

Kodi Johnson

(970) 266-5426

[email protected]

Billy Hurst

(970) 266-5395

[email protected]

Pam Miller

(970) 266-5409

[email protected]

Sarah Varble

(970)266-5437

[email protected]

Stacie Seim

266-5418

[email protected]

Matt Cloven

266-5445

[email protected]

Christie Sebesta

266-5411

[email protected]

Amy Wulbecker

266-5394

[email protected]

Joan Sugarman

266-5439

[email protected]

Amy Schneider

266-5425

[email protected]

Laura Veradt

266-5453

[email protected]

Family Support Services

Program Council Members

Trista “Tree” Roecker

(Parent)-Chairperson

Gayle Timm (Parent)

Kate Patterson (Parent)

Miriam Lapp (Client)

BrendaTuttle

(Community Member)

Kim Walkenhorst

(LCDHE –Healthy Communities)

Debbie Lapp

(Foothills Gateway Inc.)

Sondra Lee

(Foothills Gateway Inc.)

RESPITALITY! A collaborative effort of the Foothills Gateway, Inc. Family Support Services

Program Council and Respite Care, Inc.

WHAT: A night of FREE childcare for children (up to age 21) in the Family Sup-

port Services Program (or on the waiting list for the Family Support Services

Program), and their siblings (up to the age of 12). Children will enjoy an after-

noon or evening of FUN FILLED ACTIVITIES, while parents enjoy a break in

care giving.

WHEN:

Saturday Sept. 15th, 2012, 1-5 PM

Saturday Sept. 29th, 2012, 1-5 PM

Saturday Oct. 20th, 2012, 6-10 PM

Saturday Nov. 10th, 2012, 6-10 PM

Saturday Dec. 15th, 2012, 1-5 PM

Saturday Jan. 19th, 2013, 1-5 PM

Saturday Feb. 2nd 2013, 6-10 PM

Saturday Feb. 16th, 2013, 6-10 PM

Saturday Mar. 2nd, 2013, 6-10 PM

Saturday, Mar. 30th, 2013, 1-5 PM

Saturday Apr. 6th, 2013, 6-10 PM

Saturday May 4th, 2013, 1-5 PM

WHERE: Respitality will be held at:

Respite Care, Inc.

6203 S. Lemay Avenue

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Please call Natalia @ (970) 207-9435 with any questions or to make a reser-

vation. We’ll do our best to sign you up for your first choice Respitality date,

and add you to the wait list for any other dates you may be interested in.

Every child who attends will be paired one-on-one with a volunteer buddy for

the entire afternoon or evening who will help them complete each activity;

each group will be led by a highly trained Respite Care staff member.

No medications will be given during Respitality events.

An interactive snack will be served during each Respitality event.

Full meals are not provided.

Support Groups

Parents of Asthmatic &

Allergic Children

Meetings quarterly-call for

dates and times

Cindy Coopersmith

(970) 495-8153

Grandparents Raising

Grandchildren Support Group

Loveland Support Group

Meets the 4th Monday of every

month,

6-8pm pm

Lifespring Covenant Church,

743 S. Dotsero

Loveland, CO

* November & December

2012

Meetings will be held on the

3rd Monday of the month, due

to the Holiday Season

Fort Collins Support Group

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of

each month, 6:00 - 8:00 pm


301 W Skyway Dr

Fort Collins, CO

Daycare provided at both

groups.

For more information, contact

Josh Rabe at

(970) 669-7550 or

(970) 290-1624

Northern Colorado Circle of

Friends Community Group for

families of children with Down

Syndrome ages 5 to 12 who

live in the Greeley, Windsor, Ft.

Collins, Loveland, Estes Park,

Red Feather Lakes, Wellington

and Berthoud areas . For more

information, contact Bernie

Connell (970) 221-3758 or

send an email to

circle.of.friends.mhdsa@gmail.

com

You Are Not Alone

A support group for families of

children with special needs.

Sponsored by Larimer County

Autism Society

Call for meeting dates and

time: (970) 377-9640

A-Team

Autism/ Asperger’s

Parent/Community Group and

Parent Night Out

Provides advocacy and

mentorship to Thompson

School District families of

students on the Asperger’s and

Autism Spectrum

Disorder.

Child care available for all

meetings. All meetings held at

800 S. Taft Ave. (District

Administration Bldg.) unless

otherwise noted.

Upcoming meetings :

October 12 -- 6:00 - 9:00pm

(Parent Night Out)

October 18 -- 6:00 - 8:00pm

Ponderosa Elementary School

Speaker Dr. Catherine Bladow,

MSCCCSLP

Topic: Proactive behavior

therapy

November 15 -- 6:00 - 8:00pm

Topic: Neuro development

December 14 -- 6:00 - 9:00pm

(Parent Night Out)

December 20 -- 6:00 - 8:00pm

Topic: Nutritional information

January 17 -- 6:00 - 8:00pm

For Further information lease

contact: Cecilia Gasner

Autism Specialist

Exceptional Student Services

(970) 613-6771

[email protected].

co.us

D.I.S.H Dietary Intervention

Support and Hope

Provides personal one on one

FREE consultations and

individual meetings. These

services are open to anyone

who is inquiring, starting out or

is a veteran of the gluten-free,

casein-free diet and biomedical

interventions.

Contact: Phyllis Zimmerman

(970) 206-4979

Email: [email protected]

Larimer County

Epilepsy Support Group

Provides support for people

with epilepsy, their family and

community members.

For further information contact

Amanda Jaksha

[email protected]

Moms Night

Support and friendship for

Northern Colorado Mothers of

Children with and without

special needs.

Meets the last Wednesday of

each month 7-9pm

Locations vary.

Please contact :Brenda Tuttle

at

(970) 267-8705 or email

[email protected]

Upcoming dates and locations

are:

October 24 2012

Panino’s Resturant

310 W Prospect Road

Fort Collins, CO

November 28, 2012

Austin’s American Grill

2815 E Harmony

Fort Collins, CO

December 19, 2012

Café Vino

1200 S College Ave

Fort Collins, CO

More than a BUMP on the

HEAD…If you or someone you

care about is dealing with brain

injury, you do not have to do it

ALONE!

TBI CONNECTIONS support

group in Northern Colorado,

invites you to join us.

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of

the month

Westbridge Medical Suites –

Conference Center

1107 S. Lemay Ave.


For more information please

contact

Arla (970) 310-4495

Poudre School District Special

Education Advisory Committee

SEAC is comprised of teachers,

school staff, service providers

(occupational and speech

therapists, psychologists, etc),

community members and

parents who advocate for

quality special education in

Poudre School District.

During these meetings you’ll

have a chance to:

• Listen to speakers providing

up-to-date information

• Participate in and provide

input for

upcoming programs and

events

• Network and socialize with

other parents

• Enjoy dinner on us! Childcare

provided.

Meetings are the 3rd

Wednesday of the month

6:30 - 8:00 pm

Riffenburgh Elementary

1320 E. Stuart Street


For further information contact:

Becki Austin

(970) 490-3225 or

[email protected]

BeauJo ‘s Family Pizza Night

1st Wednesday of the month

530- 7pm

100 N College Ave


PH: 970-498-8898

A support group for families of

children with special needs.

Sponsored by Larimer County

Autism Society

970 377-9640

[email protected]

Special Online Support for

Parents of Special Kids is a

list serve for parents who

reside in Northern Colorado.

To join email

[email protected]

or contact

Brenda Tuttle at

[email protected] or

(970) 267-8705.

www.p2p-co.org

Parent-to-Parent of Colorado

We are a non-profit organization

committed to quality Parent to

Parent support across Colorado.

We offer encouragement to each

other on the journey of parenting

our sons and daughters with

disabilities or special health care

needs. We do this by providing

emotional and informational

support, resources and by

matching parents seeking sup-

port with a support parent.

www.peakparent.org

PEAK Parent Center .

800-284-0251

The mission of PEAK Parent

Center is to provide training,

information and technical assis-

tance to equip families of chil-

dren birth through twenty-six,

including all disability conditions,

with strategies to advocate suc-

cessfully for their children. As a

result of PEAK’s services to fami-

lies and professionals, children

and adults with disabilities will

live rich, active lives participat-

ing as full members of their

schools and communities.

www.arclc.org

The Arc of Larimer County advo-

cates for all individuals who

have developmental disabilities

to have opportunities and choic-

es for inclusion and involvement

in all aspects of life within our

communities.

www.autismcolorado.org

Autism Society of Colorado

Our mission is to promote the

quality of life for people with

autism spectrum disorders and

their families.

FortCollinsAspergers_Austim@yahoo

groups.com A group for parents, caretakers,

teachers, of children on the au-

tism spectrum to share infor-

mation in the Larimer County,

Northeastern Colorado areas.

www.uchsc.edu/atp

Assistive Technology Partners

800-255-3477

Device exchange program, data

base of potential AT funding

resources. Make and Take di-

rections on various low cost AT

adaptations and devices. Com-

munity based demonstrations,

annual conference

www.ccdconline.org

Colorado Cross Disability

Coalition

(303) 839-1775

Information and assistance on

disability rights issues for youth

and adults. Advances legislation

and public policy impacting the

disability community

www.cde.state.co.us/index_spec

ial.htm

Colorado Department of Educa-

tion-Exceptional Student Leader-

ship Unit

(303) 866-6694

Website resources on special

education law/school/district

programs etc. FAST FACTS on a

variety of topics. Information on

educational specialists, parent-

professional partnerships

www.citizensforpatientsafety.org

Citizens for Patient Safety

(303) 226-5526

Patient safety information and

referral. Advocacy training for

those who have family members

in the hospital. Support for fami-

lies/individuals dealing with

legal issues in the medical sys-

tem

www.cdhs.state.co.us/ddd

Division for Developmental

Disabilities

(303) 866-7450

Provides various services to

individuals with developmental

disabilities. Administers children

and family program, adult pro-

grams. Information on CCBS

(Community Centered Boards)

www.eastersealscolorado.org

Easter Seals Colorado

(303)233-1666 x237

Respite, including Discovery

Club, weekend programs and

summer camp. Warm water

therapy and aquatic programs.

Employment services/support,

transition trainings, transporta-

tion assessments.

www.eicolorado.org

Early Intervention Colorado

888-777-4041

Connects families with early

intervention services to help

infants and toddlers under age

three grow and develop as well

as help their families in the pro-

cess

www.elgrupovida.org

El Grupo Vida

(303) 904-6073

Information, referrals and sup-

port groups for Spanish speak-

ing families of children with spe-

cial needs. Annual free confer-

ence.

www.empowercolorado.com

Support, education, advocacy for

families of children/youth with

mental health issues. Support

groups throughout the state.

Statewide listserve

www.familyvoicesco.org

Advocacy for children with spe-

cial health care needs. Assists

families in navigating health

systems including Medicaid,

Medicaid waivers and private

insurance

www.guardianshipallianceof

colorado.org

Guardianship Alliance

of Colorado

(303) 228-5382

Information and referral on

guardianship, including volun-

teer guardianship matching pro-

gram. Information and training

for those wishing to become a

guardian for a family member

who is 18 yrs or older.

www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/P

EP.asp

Parents Encouraging Parents

(303) 866-6846

Free conference including lodg-

ing and meals, held twice per

year at various statewide loca-

tion (apply early as waiting lists

occur frequently). Brings to-

gether parents and professional

for education on supporting your

child in school and

the community

www.thelegalcenter.org

The Legal Center for People with

Disabilities and Older People

800-288-1376

Advice on the legal rights of peo-

ple with disabilities.

Publishes: “Everyday Guide to

Special Education Law”

DS-Autism Connection - Offered

in collaboration with the Denver

Adult Down Syndrome Clinic

(DADSC) and the Autism Society

of Colorado (ASC).

Focus: Providing support, educa-

tion, resources and inspiration to

families, health care providers,

teachers and community sup-

port persons who provide care

and services to individuals with

Down syndrome and au-

tism/complex behaviors.

Interested? Please email rob-

[email protected] to learn

how to join our listserve and to

receive updates on this new

initiative. Please email familypro-

[email protected] to be invited

to join our new listserv for fami-

lies and providers (All ages)

Online

Resources and

Support

BULLETIN BOARD

In Partnership with the Autism

Society, AMC Cinema Saver 6

is Offering Sensory Friendly

Films to Families Affected by

Autism on a Monthly Basis

here in Larimer County.

The program provides a special

opportunity for families to en-

joy their favorite films in a safe

and accepting environment.

The auditoriums dedicated to

the program have their lights

up, the sound turned down and

audience members are invited

to get up and dance, walk,

shout or sing!

For further Information contact

AMC Cinema Saver 6

2525 Worthington Cir


888-AMC-4FUN

GRUPO VIDA Hispanic families

focusing on the future 15TH

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

SATURDAY October 13th, 2012

8:00am-4:00pm

The Children’s Hospital

13123 E. 16th Ave

Aurora, CO 80045

Conference is presented in

Spanish.

This conference is free for

families of children with spe-

cial needs. Sessions are of-

fered on a variety of topics

relevant to increasing their

knowledge and skills so that

they may become more effi-

cient advocates for their chil-

dren.

For further information or to

register:

Visit: www.elgrupovida.org

or phone (303) 904-6073

2012-2013 Parents Encourag-

ing Parents (PEP) Conferences

Parents Encouraging Parents

(PEP) Conferences are family-

centered events designed to

offer support, information and

education to both parents and

professionals who work with

children with disabilities across

Colorado. PEP promotes the

partnerships between parents

and professionals that are

essential in supporting and

including children with disabili-

ties in schools and communi-

ties.

The 2012-2013 PEP Confer-

ences will be held:

October 25-27, 2012 in Vail,

Colorado

February 28 – March 2, 2013

(Location to be determined)

May 2-4, 2013 (Location to be

determined)

For more information about

PEP and to complete an appli-

cation for 2012-2013, please

visit

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cd

esped/PEP.asp. You may also

call 303-866-6846 or 1-877-

834-0588 outside Metro Den-

ver. (Please leave your name

and phone number.)

Youth Sexual Health in Colora-

do: A Call to Action.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

at the Denver Museum of Na-

ture and Science

2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver,

CO 80205

10:30am-1:30pm

Do you care about youth in

Colorado and their sexual

health? If you answered yes,

then this event is for you! The

Colorado Department of Public

Health and Environment is

pleased to invite you to the

launch of Youth Sexual Health

in Colorado: A Call to Action.

Join us for inspiring speakers,

strategic brainstorming, net-

working, and an overall fun

event full of action!

Food and beverages provided

Childcare provided

Free admission to the museum

for you and your family follow-

ing the event

For more information and to

RSVPby email:

youthsexualhealthcolora-

[email protected].

59th Annual National Associa-

tion of Gifted Children Conven-

tion

11/15/2012 - 11/18/2012

8:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM

Location:

Colorado Convention Center

1555 California Street

Denver , CO 80202

Reaching Beyond the Summit -

59th Annual National Associa-

tion of Gifted Children Conven-

tion

Contact Information:

Tara Rolfe

303-866-6794

[email protected]

Colorado Medical Home

Community Forum

The Community Forum is

a bimonthly meeting of Colora-

do stakeholders representing

various agencies, families,

medical facilities, organiza-

tions, and policymakers from

all over Colorado. Anyone inter-

ested in participating in or

learning more about the CMHI

is encouraged to attend a Com-

munity Forum meeting, which

take place every other month

on the second Tuesday. All

meetings take place at the


Health and Environment and

begin at 4:30 p.m. and run

until 6:45 p.m. Refreshments

are always served. Interested

in sponsoring or presenting at

a Community Forum meeting?

Let us know!

http://coloradomedicalhome.o

rg/events/

Next Community Forum

Meeting:

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

4:30pm-6:30pm


Health & Environment

Bldg A-DOC Conference Room

4300 Cherry Creek South

Drive, Denver, CO

Parents as Partners:

Fall Academy

Educational Workshops, Re-

sources, and Support

October 25, 2012

6:00pm – 8:00pm

North Side Azatlan Center

112 E Willow Street


Fun, engaging, and free child-

care available by City of Fort

Collins Adaptive Recreation

Opportunities (ARO) and

Northside Azatlan Center Youth

Night!

Evening Agenda:

Children (under age 12)

6:00pm – 8:00pm

ARO Activities

Children (age 21-18)

6:00pm – 8:00pm Northside

Azatlan Youth Night with ARO

Parents

6:00pm – 6:30pm Registra-

tion, Refreshments, and Re-

source Fair

6:30pm – 8:00pm Workshop

Sessions (choose one)

The night is free to all families,

please RSVP to Becki Austin

[email protected] or

(970) 490-3225

Visit our website at

psdschools.org/department/in

tegrated-services or find us on

Facebook at face-

book.com/PSDIntegratedServi

ces for the latest Integrated

Services information! We hope

to see you there!

Artists Wanted

Family Support Services Pro-

gram Council at Foothills

Gateway is seeking artists of

any age or ability to provide 2

dimensional artwork for a

fundraiser. For further infor-

mation please contact

Gayle Timm at

(970) 689-0823.

Health Care Program

for Children with Special

Needs

Mailing Address and Phone Number:

Health Care Program for

Children with Special Needs

Larimer County Department

of Health and Environment

1525 Blue Spruce Dr


(970) 498-6732

Larimer County Staff

Team Leader/Community Health Ser-

vices Director

Averil Strand, RN, MSN

(970) 498-6760

Nursing Coordinator

Cindy Bradrick, RN BSN

498-6747

Program Coordinator

Ginger Hillyard, BSW

(970) 498-6732

CO-HEAR Regional Coordinator

Annette Landes, SLP

(970) 217-9532

Family Regional Consultant

Brenda Tuttle

(970) 267-8705

Nutrition Regional Coordinator

Donna Uhlrich, RD

(970) 498-6732

OT/PT Regional Coordinator

Caryn Stanwyck, MS, PT

(970) 691-1223

Social Work Regional Coordinator

Meagan Walker, MSW

(970) 498-6733

Audiology Coordinator

Nancy Alexander, MA, CCC-A

(970) 586-6812

CDC Warns Of Flu Risk For Kids With Disabilities By SHAUN HEASLEY August 29, 2012

Children with intellectual disability, cerebral palsy and other neurolog-

ical disorders are at much greater risk of complications from the flu,

federal health officials said Wednesday.

In a study looking at the 2009 H1N1 flu outbreak, the U.S. Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention found that a disproportionately high

number of kids with neurological disorders died as compared to other

children. What’s more, of those conditions, the most frequently cited

were intellectual disability, cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmen-

tal disorders, researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics.

The 2009 flu season was significant because the number of children

who perished during the pandemic that year was more than five times

higher than the median for the previous five flu seasons.

For the study, researchers reviewed data submitted to the CDC by state

and local health agencies on influenza-related deaths in children. They

found that 68 percent of the kids who died had an underlying medical

condition. And of that group, the majority — 64 percent — had a neu-

rological disorder, researchers said.

“We’ve known for some time that certain neurological conditions can

put children at high risk for serious complications from influenza,”

said Lyn Finelli, chief of the surveillance and outbreak response team

in the CDC’s Influenza Division. “However, the high percentage of

pediatric deaths associated with neurological disorders that occurred

during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic was a somber reminder of the harm

that flu can cause to children with neurological and neurodevelopmen-

tal disorders.”

In many cases, children with a neurological disorder who died from

the flu also had a coexisting condition like a pulmonary disorder, met-

abolic disorder, heart disease or a chromosomal abnormality, which

exacerbated their risk, researchers said.

Pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome were the most of-

ten reported complications among the children with disabilities who

lost their lives.

Officials at the CDC say that kids with neurological conditions have

continued to be disproportionately impacted by the flu in the years

since the H1N1 pandemic.

Data show that most of the children who died in 2009 were not vac-

cinated. The CDC is urging everyone over age 6 months to get an an-

nual flu vaccine to mitigate risk for the illness.

SOURCE: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/08/29/cdc-warns-flu-

risk/16347/

The major reason I have remained on the Family Support Services Program Council all these

years is because it is a parent-driven council. It is the only council/board/ committee that I

have ever been involved with in which that was true. I think it is important to have the majority

of members for this council to be parents of children eligible for the FSSP. As the FSSP Council

looks at policies in using state and local program funds along with fund raised monies, it is the

parents on the council that can speak as to what services families need most. I believe that

within a council such as this, parent input is crucial. I feel that decisions that are made by this

council as closely as possible reflect the needs of FSSP families. It only makes sense to have

FSSP parents making decisions on how funds can best be used to assist families. Working

with the parents on this council has also given me insight into working with families in my job

outside of the council. I feel that I have much more of an understanding of the challenges fac-

ing parents when they have a child with a disability. I have also learned that these parents are

the community experts in many areas related to disability. They have been wonderful re-

sources and helped me to provide better service to the families that I work with.

Kim Walkenhorst

Healthy Communities Program Coordinator

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment

Family Support Services Program Council is

Truly a Parent Driven Council

Dear Family Support Services Families,

As you all take time to look at your busy calendars, please consider taking time

to volunteer as a Family Support Services Program (FSSP) council member.

The FSSP council consists of FSSP family members, Larimer County community

members, and Foothills Gateway, Inc. staff persons. A majority of parent repre-

sentatives are required for the council membership. Your voice and leadership

is needed! The council is responsible for providing guidance and support in the

development of the Family Support Services Program, as well as participating in

special projects, fundraisers, and sub committees that are seen as high priority

for this program. The FSSP Council has been instrumental in implementing Res-

pitality Nights, various parent support groups, and the Larimer Loop Newsletter.

The FSSP council meets at Foothills Gateway, Inc. on the second Monday of

each month from 12:00-2:00. A small respite stipend is available to those

members that need childcare for their child during the meeting time.

If you are interested or would like more information about the council, please

contact:

Pam Miller

970.266.5409

or by email at [email protected].

The Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) exists to positively affect the physical and mental health of

Colorado families through education, training, and development of the state’s citizenry in matters of communi-

ty activities that affect children, youth and families. FLTI has the honing stone for your axe; a match with

which to light your flame; and maps you can use to chart a course for the future of your life.

Through my participation in this course of study offered by FLTI, I and fellow graduates were guided in dis-

covering a community condition into which to channel our talents. We examined our personal motivations and

those of others; learned about conflicts and how by uniting interests in community we can build consensus and

cooperation to achieve a goal. We learned to appreciate the many factors that go into building and maintaining

a community. We gained understanding of how many times our investment of emotions can be good, as it is

our passion, and sometimes a challenge, which may be get in the way of achieving our goals.

We learned about the function and construction of governing organization from the local to county to the state

level. Toward the end of our studies we made an all-day outing to the state capital building in order to observe

the functioning government within its walls. We also covered nongovernmental organizations, their forms and

structures, and their synergies.

And yes, there is homework required. Each participant is asked to select a community issue that affects family

health and develop a project that would impact that issue in a way that improves the prospect for family health

as related to that issue.

There are many ways in which to participate in community. The dynamic nature of life insures that there will

always be problems or situation that present obstacles to happy and healthy living. I invite any and all who are

reading this to consider FLTI and be receptive to this current call for participation. Applications for the 2013

Larimer County Class of the Colorado Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) are being accepted now

through Friday, November 2, 2012. Previous FLTI classes have included a cross-section of people including

young adults to grandparents, single moms, dads, couples, low to moderate income, those with community

leadership experience and those who are just beginning the journey of civic

If FLTI is the right opportunity for you, apply on-line at www.coloradofamilyleadership.com. For more infor-

mation, or to request a hard copy application to participate in this exciting program, contact Jacque Miller at

970-498-6014 or via email at [email protected].

Leadership is a Journey, FLTI has Maps By: Bruce Croissant of Loveland

Larimer County Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) 2012 Graduate

Important Dates:

Retreat: Saturday, January 12, 2013

Sessions 1-20; January 17-May 23, 2013

Local Graduation: Saturday, June 1, 2013

For additional information

please contact:

Jacque Miller

Site Coordinator

CSU Larimer County Extension

1525 Blue Spruce Drive

Fort Collins, Co 80524

(970) 498-6014

[email protected]

Larimer County Family Leadership Training Institute

Class of 2012

http://www.coloradofamilyleadership.com

mailto:[email protected]

This fall families of children enrolled in Colorado Medicaid may receive a letter from the Colorado Department of Health Care

Policy and Financing welcoming them to Colorado Medicaid’s newest health plan-the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC).

What is the Accountable Care Collaborative Program? The Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) is a new Medicaid program to

improve clients' health and reduce costs. Medicaid clients in the ACC will continue to receive the regular Medicaid benefit pack-

age, and will also belong to a ”Regional Care Collaborative Organization" (RCCO). In the ACC, Medicaid clients may elect to keep

their current Primary Care Provider (PCP), or may opt to choose a new PCP affiliated with the ACC if desired. As a participant in

the ACC, clients will have access to care coordination services that will work closely with their PCP. The ACC is a central part of

Medicaid reform that changes the incentives and health care delivery processes for providers from one that rewards a high vol-

ume of services to one that holds them accountable for health outcomes.

What is a Regional Care Collaborative Organization (RCCO)?

A RCCO is an organization that coordinates your care - your physical health care, mental health care and the care you receive in

the community. In Larimer County, Rocky Mountain Health Pans is the RCCO.

What is a Primary Care Provider (PCP)? Your primary care provider, also called a PCP, is your main contact and source of support.

In the ACC program, you must have a PCP. When you need specialty care, your PCP will help you find the right provider to treat

you. Your PCP may also help connect you with other types of services you need to stay healthy.

Can my whole family have the same provider? Medicaid tries to keep the whole family with the same

provider (PCP). However, some PCPs only serve children or only serve adults; or a PCP may not be able to accept new

patients.

What is a Medical Home? A medical home is a place to get most of your health care services. Your PCP is the head coach for

your “medical home”. You may need to get care from a specialist somewhere else. If so, the specialist will report back to your

medical home so everyone is on the same page when it comes to your care.

What is Care Coordination? Your medical home also helps to coordinate your care. Care coordination means that all of your pro-

viders are working together. Your care coordinator can help you find relevant community resources specific to your needs such

as housing, food assistance, or clothing. Your medical home may let you know about special healthcare programs. They can also

talk to the different people

involved with you and your family, like your child’s school, or the Department of Human Services.

How do I get health care? If you already have a PCP, call their office to see if they are a part of the ACC. If your PCP is not in the

ACC, call your RCCO to see if your PCP can be added. If you do not have a PCP or want to change PCPs, call HealthColorado,

Medicaid’s health broker at 303-839-2120 (Denver Metro Area) or 1-888-367-6557 (other areas) for help. Once you have a rela-

tionship with your Primary Care Provider

(PCP), he or she can help you manage your health care and make appointments with specialists.

What are my Medicaid benefits in the ACC? Benefits include:

• Mental health services, including substance abuse

• Dental care for children, including preventative (such as cleanings and fluoride) and restorative (such as fillings and

crowns)

• Emergency care (including ambulance)

• Family planning services (birth control)

• Hearing services (for adults, hearing exams are covered only when there is an existing related medical condition

for children, hearing exams and other hearing services are generally covered)

• Home health care

• Hospital stays

• Laboratory and radiology (X-ray) services

• Maternity (pregnancy, prenatal) care

• Medical equipment and supplies

• Nursing home services

• Office visits

• Physical, occupational and speech therapy services

• Podiatry services (for foot issues)

• Prescription drugs

• Surgery – inpatient and outpatient

• Vaccinations (shots)

What is the Accountable Care Collaborative Program?

Who’s Who at the Larimer Loop

Newsletter Editor:

Brenda Tuttle,

HCP Family Consultant

and FSSP Council Member

(970) 267-8705

[email protected]

Newsletter Review Team:

Ginger Hillyard,

HCP Program Coordinator

(970) 498-6732

Kim Walkenhorst,

Healthy Communities Program

Coordinator and

FSSP Council Member

(970) 498-6755,

Sondra Lee

Children’s Case Management

Coordinator at

Foothills Gateway Inc

(970)266-5424

Tim O’Neill

Executive Director at


(970) 226-2345

Debbie Lapp

Director of Resource

Coordination and

Development at


(970) 226-2345

Averil Strand, RN, MSN

HCP Team Leader/Community

Health Services Director

(970) 498-6760

Health Care Program for

Children with Special Needs

Larimer County Department

of Health and Environment

1525 Blue Spruce Dr


(970) 498-6732

Foothills Gateway, Inc.

301 W. Skyway Drive


Phone: (970) 226-2345

(What is ACC? Continued form page 10)

• Vision services, for adults, exams and eyeglasses are generally covered only after

surgery, for children, regular exams and eyeglasses are generally covered

Well-Child check-ups

If you have questions about your benefits, ask your PCP, call your RCCO, or call the

Medicaid Customer Contact: Center at 303-866-3513 (Denver Metro Area) or 1-800-

221-3943 (all other areas).

Mental health benefits: You may be eligible for mental health care through a Behavior-

al Health Organization (BHO). If you need help getting mental health services, your

PCP and RCCO can work with your community mental health providers to make sure

that you are getting the care you need.

The Behavioral Health Organization servicing Larimer County is :

Northeast Behavioral Health Partnership (NBHP)

970-347-2374 (Denver Metro Area) or

1-888-296-5827 (toll-free)

http://www.nbhpartnership.com/members.htm

locally: Touchstone Health Partners

(formerly Larimer Center for Mental Health)

www.touchstonehealthpartners.org

Well-Child check-ups: All children age 20 and under in the ACC should get regular

check-ups. These check-ups help keep your child healthy by treating little problems

before they get big.

Well-child check-ups include a physical check-up and screenings to check your child’s

vision, hearing, oral health, and mental health.

Take your child for well-child check-ups at these ages:

• 2-4 days after birth • 9 months

• 1 month • 12 months

• 2 months • 15 months

• 4 months • 18 months

• 6 months • Once a year from ages 2-20

Transportation: If you have no other transportation and have active Medicaid, you

may be able to use Medicaid transportation service to get to and from your non-

emergent medical appointments. Larimer County residents contact:: First Transit at

1-855-264-6368.

When you call, please have the following information ready:

• Your name and Medicaid ID number

• Your address and phone number

• Your doctor’s name, address and phone number

• The time of your appointment

Emergency Services: If you have an emergency, go directly to the nearest emergency

room or call 911. Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Co-payments: You will have the same co-pay for services as you would in regular Med-

icaid. Some services do not have co-payments; for example, services for children ages

18 and under,

pregnancy-related services, and services provided to American Indians.

Do You Have Other Health Insurance? Sometimes another insurance company pays

for your care. For example, if you are in a car accident, the other driver’s car insurance

might pay. If you have Medicare, your Medicare pays before Medicaid. Medicaid is

always the payer of last resort. Be sure to tell your provider if you have other insur-

ance. If you have other insurance 1) always follow the rules of the other insurance

company. 2) use the providers in the other insurance company’s network for non-

emergency care.

Larimer County Regional Care Collaborative Organization:

Rocky MountainHealth Plans

Customer Service:

970-254-5771/800-667-6434

acc.rmhp.org

Larimer LOOP

C/O Brenda Tuttle

Family Support Services Program Council


301 W. Skyway Drive


(970) 218-0362

[email protected]

Have you received two copies of this newsletter? Would you prefer to receive this newsletter electronically or in Spanish?

Please contact Brenda Tuttle at (970) 218-0362.

Nonprofit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Fort Collins. CO

Permit No. 483

Flu vaccine for the 2012-13 influenza season has begun shipping from manufacturers.

Shipments will continue throughout the fall. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a

yearly vaccine. Right now, there is very little seasonal flu activity. Flu season usually begins in

October and can last through May. Get vaccinated before flu season starts.

You can receive your flu vaccine (shot or nasal spray) at the following clinic sites:

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment

Immunization Program Walk-In Hours

Office Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday

Fort Collins

1525 Blue Spruce Dr


(970) 498-6700

9am-12pm

1pm-

3:30pm

3-6pm 9am-12pm

Loveland

205 E Sixth Street

Loveland, CO 80537

(970) 679-4580

3-6pm

*There are no clinics held the first

Wednesday of each month

9am-12pm

Estes Park

1601 Brodie Avenue

Estes Park, CO 80517

(970) 577-2050

3-6pm 9am-12pm

*There are no clinics held the first

Wednesday of each month

Larimer Loop Fall 2012

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