Working with youth, families, and the community to
Foster resilience. Promote felt safety. Inspire lasting change.
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finding direction. creating connection.
Since 1988, The Jacob Center has recognized that authentic connection and belonging are foundational to healing and resilience for youth and families in Larimer County. Our organization was built on the understanding that many of the challenges facing youth stem from disconnection – from family, community, and a sense of safety and belonging.
Our focus on connectivity has evolved from individual case management to comprehensive relationship-building programming that includes trauma-responsive youth, caregiver/parent, family, and counseling services designed to foster connection and enhance well-being.
100+
community members, caregivers, and professionals trained using the TBRI® Caregiver Series in 2024.
300+
Served over 300 youth and caregivers in 2024.
4,200+
miles driven by direct staff to help with transportation barriers in 2024.
10,500+
Spent over 10,500 direct hours with clients in our programs in 2024.
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our core programs
Youth Program
A resilience-focused program for Northern Colorado children and teens. Through mentoring relationships and fun activities like art, music, outdoor adventures, and sports, we help young people develop connection, self-regulation, and confidence using TBRI® and Positive Youth Development approaches.
Parent, Caregiver & Family Program
Supporting Northern Colorado parents/caregivers and families through comprehensive services including in-home family coordination, trauma-informed parenting classes with free childcare, specialized coaching, peer connection groups, and TBRI® training. We walk alongside parents/ caregivers to build skills, access community resources, and strengthen relationships with their children.
Counseling Program
Provides various trauma therapy treatment and direct care options for individuals 8+ facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. Our therapists recognize that trauma is stored in the body and can help guide you in ways to heal your entire self. Our approach is rooted in a whole-person, trauma responsive, and anti-oppressive lens. We offer individual and group counseling centering nervous system regulation such as EMDR, Polyvagal theory, and somatic-based interventions.
We accept Medicaid, self-pay and limited sliding scale options
serving youth and families
What is felt safety?
Creating an intentional environment where kids can learn and experience positive relationships without fear. TBRI® teaches us that felt safety — when a child feels safe for themselves — is necessary before trust can develop and healing can begin.
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Testimonials
“The [Jacob Center] team just gets it. They show up in a nonjudgmental way to help us step back, rest, and problem-solve. I don’t know how we could do this work without them.” — Foster Parent
“The emotional calm and grounding that is created when you know that someone’s in your court and they know what is going on…. and that they will drop everything to come and help you in the moment that is the most out of control, the most emotional, the most painful part of your week. Not only does [The Jacob Center] support our child through that, but they support us.” — Foster Parent
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