# The Jacob Center > Finding direction. Creating connection. ## Posts - [Clases para cuidadores/padres en Español](https://jacobcenter.org/parenting-classes-in-spanish/): Parenting/Caregiver classes in Spanish (FREE) - [(FREE) Caregiver/Parenting Classes](https://jacobcenter.org/join-the-jacob-center-for-free-caregiver-parenting-classes-starting-in-may-2025/): Join us May 5th-July 21st (12 weeks): Trauma-informed parenting class designed to help you nurture your child’s development! Sessions will be informative with room for peer discussion. - [Parent Connection Groups (Starting Soon, and recurring monthly)](https://jacobcenter.org/parent-connection-groups-starting-soon-and-recurring-monthly/): Join other parents and caregivers in our community to share, support, vent, cry, and laugh. Space is limited, so please make sure to sign-up by emailing adrienne.birt@gmail.com - [Self-Care - What is it really?!](https://jacobcenter.org/self-care-and-counseling/): In turbulent times, finding time to take care of ourselves is often the last thing on our minds…  Self-care is taking an active role in our well-being, health, and happiness, particularly in times of stress.   Why do we talk about self-care and why is it important? Because prolonged stress can impact our bodies and minds causing symptoms such as headaches, irritability, fatigue, digestive issues, muscle tension, and even anxiety and depression. Self-care can reduce the effects of stress when we incorporate it into our daily lives, but it doesn’t take a yoga master to practice it. It also only ... Read more - [Rooted in Resilience 2024](https://jacobcenter.org/rooted-in-resilience-2024/): It’s Baaaaccckkkk! That’s right, our annual Rooted in Resilience Fundraiser is back and better than ever! We have not one, but TWO amazing bands playing this year — Needle & Thread and The Swashbuckling Doctors. There’s also food, drinks, raffles, and a silent auction. All proceeds go directly to supporting local youth. When: July 9th, from 7-9pm Where: Odell Brewing Co., 800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins Ticket Cost: What’s Included: One ticket includes dinner (all you can eat taco bar), dessert, 1 drink ticket (per adult), and entry into giveaway drawings. I know… I know that you are thinking to yourself, this sounds ... Read more - [Spring (on over to our) Open House](https://jacobcenter.org/spring-on-over-to-our-open-house/): Join us for our Spring Open House – May 1, 2024 - [Holiday Gift Drive](https://jacobcenter.org/holiday-gift-drive-sponsor-a-child/): Every year I hear people say they want to help others around the holidays… Well, this is your chance! Our holiday gift drive is happening now. If you or someone you know want to provide local children and youth with specific gifts, or donate to help purchase items on their list — please reach out to our Co-Executive Director, Stephanie Magnie, and let her know how you would like to be involved in our holiday spirit of giving! Stephanie@jacobcenter.org - [Colorado Gives Day - Support Our Youth](https://jacobcenter.org/colorado-gives-day/): Colorado Gives Day is happening now through December 5th, 2023!! Please consider supporting the youth and families were serve by donating or starting a fundraiser through our 2023 Colorado Gives campaign. https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/thejacobcenter - [Fall Harvest Party](https://jacobcenter.org/fall-harvest-party-ten-bears-winery/): A portion of the event sales will go to The Jacob Center - [Save the date: Rooted in Resilience July 18th!](https://jacobcenter.org/save-the-date-rooted-in-resilience-july-18th/): Please join us for food, live music, a silent auction, drinks and fun! All ticket sales will benefit Youth Programming at The Jacob Center! Get your tickets here > - [Employee of the Month: Zach](https://jacobcenter.org/employee-of-the-month-zach/): On this glorious Friday, we would like to recognize recent Employee of the Month, Zach K.! Zach joined our Coaching team last summer which is fitting, because he brought the sunshine with him. Zach quickly settled into his role of Youth Coach and played a big part in re-establishing and facilitating Group Coaching for the youth we serve, which has made a great deal of positive impact. Zach is never short on enthusiasm, excitement, and flexibility in his work with youth and families. He is a great advocate for youth and works very hard to assure kids are seen and ... Read more - [Jim Drendel Community is the Solution Award!](https://jacobcenter.org/jim-drendel-community-is-the-solution-award/): We were so honored to receive the 2019 Jim Drendel community is the Solution Award at the National Child Abuse Prevention Awards Celebration. Recognized for our commitment to children and families in need in Larimer County, we would not have come this far without the dedication of our incredible team, the support of the community, agencies, friends, and family. Thank you! ## Pages - [Parent, Caregiver, and Family Program](https://jacobcenter.org/parent-caregiver/): A community-based, resilience-focused program serving parents/caregivers and families in Northern Colorado. Using the lens of Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, Youth and Family Engagement Workers support parents/ caregivers by providing culturally competent trauma-responsive services, education, resource navigation, and skill development to help parents/ caregivers and families nurture their child’s development and growth with confidence. our services parent, caregiver, & family Program services include: Family Resilience Coordination: A moderate to intensive in-home and community-based program that helps families understand and heal from the impact of toxic stress and complex trauma, and navigate community resources, while ensuring appropriate treatment needs are being met on ... Read more - [Youth Program](https://jacobcenter.org/youth/): A community-based, resilience-focused program serving children and teens in Northern Colorado. Using Positive Youth Development and Trust-Based Relational Intervention® strategies, Youth and Family Engagement Workers offer a relationship-based approach and experiential learning opportunities to promote the development of internal and external resilience factors, including connectedness, regulation, and mastery. Meetings often include skill-based and fun activities including art, music, outdoor adventures, sports, and more! our services Youth Program services include: - [Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)](https://jacobcenter.org/tbri/): TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection (child.tcu.edu). Get In Touch To Learn More About TBRI® The Jacob Center is one (of a few select) organizations bringing TBRI®-based services to Northern Colorado. We believe that TBRI® classes create a framework for caregivers that allows them to connect with children and youth and to ... Read more - [Counseling Program](https://jacobcenter.org/counseling-program/): our services who we serve Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Somatic (body) based interventions Polyvagal Theory Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Solution-Focused Therapy Psychoeducation And more… Group Offerings: Care Coordination: Our team includes some fabulous social work interns who are here to assist our clients and their families with care coordination. Get help with things like referrals, resources, and more. Se habla Español. Community Education and Outreach: In addition to our clinical practice, we also work to bring education and outreach to our community. One way we do this is teaching and modeling the use ... Read more - [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion](https://jacobcenter.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/): The Jacob Center has a strong awareness of and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and justice work. We are continuously learning, discussing, and implementing DEI strategies and helping staff, leadership, board members, and our community understand the impact of intersecting marginalized identities on vulnerable community members… - [Request Services](https://jacobcenter.org/intake/): Request services or make a referral on behalf of a client or family below. ATTENTION: Are you making a referral or request for counseling services? If so, please click: here.   - [For Families](https://jacobcenter.org/for-families/) - [Events](https://jacobcenter.org/get-involved/events/): Upcoming Events Holiday Gift Drive 2025 Be a Holiday hero!! Help us make the holidays brighter for those who need it most. Join our Holiday Gift Drive and share a little love, a little hope, and a whole lot of heart. We’re inviting our amazing community of donors (that’s you!) to make this holiday special for youth and their families. Ways you can help: Because generosity isn’t just about giving—it’s about showing up with courage, compassion, and a reminder that someone cares. Let’s make this season unforgettable—for all the right reasons. 💛 Where: All gifts can be sent/delivered to 729 ... Read more - [Meet Our Team](https://jacobcenter.org/about/our-team/): The Jacob Center team is made up of deeply present, fiercely compassionate, purpose-driven individuals who lead with empathy, curiosity, and courage. They show up fully for the youth and families they serve—not as fixers, but as listeners and partners, honoring each person’s story. Get in touch with the team here Meet our Directors Meet our Board of Directors Our Directors Stephanie Magnie – She/her Operations Director Emily Brown – She/her Development Director Alyssa Esposito – She/her Clinical Director, TBRI® Practitioner Erin Zeiner – She/her Executive Director, TBRI® Practitioner Get in touch with the team here Board of Directors Members of ... Read more - [For Professionals](https://jacobcenter.org/for-professionals/): Please connect with us about training, consultations, and partnership opportunities here. Learn about our work Our resources - [Get Involved](https://jacobcenter.org/get-involved/): Join our Journey to Make A difference for youth & families At The Jacob Center, we believe every young person and family carries strength, hope, and the capacity to heal, and we also know it takes a caring community to walk alongside them. You can join this journey in several meaningful ways: by donating, volunteering your time, offering business sponsorship, serving on our Board of Directors, or offering in‑kind support through items that bring comfort, joy, or practical aid. We’d be honored if you’d partner with us to help more youth and families feel seen, supported, and empowered. Join us ... Read more - [Donate](https://jacobcenter.org/donate/): Make a donation to help us serve youth and families in Northern Colorado. Your gift will be securely processed by our partner, ColoradoGives. - [Our Partners](https://jacobcenter.org/about/our-partners/): We can’t do this work alone. We welcome collaboration to help us serve youth and families in our community. Partnership opportunities include (but are not limited to): TBRI® training, professional development, and program collaboration. Interested in partnering with The Jacob Center? Connect with us. 2024 Partners, Collaborators, and Supporters We’re proud to work with you to serve the youth and families of Larimer County and Northern Colorado. Thank you. Learn more about our impact in Northern Colorado - [Our Impact](https://jacobcenter.org/about/our-impact/): “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 goals for 2025 Where do we go next? - [Resources](https://jacobcenter.org/resources/): Welcome to the Jacob Center’s Resources Page! The Jacob Center is a non-profit organization serving children, youth, and families in Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are committed to providing the resources and support to help you. On this page, you will find resources on topics related to child development, TBRI®, parenting and more. We hope that this page will be a valuable resource for you and your family. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you and ... Read more - [Privacy Policy](https://jacobcenter.org/privacy-policy/): Who we are This privacy notice discloses the privacy practices for https://jacobcenter.org Information Collection, Use, and Sharing We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you.  We will not sell or rent this information to anyone. We may collect information including: name, telephone number, email address, and credit card information. We will use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our ... Read more - [Contact](https://jacobcenter.org/contact/) - [Our Work](https://jacobcenter.org/our-work/): We believe strongly that every youth is inherently resilient. We operate our programming and tailor our interventions around this principle. We seek to empower youth and build upon their strengths and interests. Programs place an emphasis on utilizing a trauma-informed lens and building resilience by developing a strong sense of self, regulation skills, and connectedness. Our highly trained staff strives to provide the best for families, and we look forward to working with you. Explore our programs and connect with us with any questions you have. our work core program Services all of our program services are centered around Trust ... Read more - [About](https://jacobcenter.org/about/): about us The Jacob Center is a non-profit agency serving youth and families in Northern Colorado since 1988. Founded by three social workers, The Jacob Center believes strongly that every youth is inherently resilient. We operate our programming and tailor our interventions around this principle, seeking to empower youth and build upon their strengths and interests. Programs place an emphasis on utilizing a trauma-informed lens and building resilience by developing a strong sense of self, regulation skills, and connectedness. The Jacob Center is a trauma-informed agency. Learn more about our vision and our programs here. OUR MISSION Working with youth, ... Read more - [Blog](https://jacobcenter.org/blog/) - [Home](https://jacobcenter.org/): Working with youth, families, and the community to Foster resilience. Promote felt safety. Inspire lasting change. learn about our work our core programs 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. from the community Testimonials The latest updates & TBRI® Tips News & Blog [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)