La Plata Family Centers Coalition

Providing services that empower people and build stronger communities. 

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Give Where You Live!

The La Plata Family Centers Coalition is a community-based organization that delivers high-quality human services in rural Southwest Colorado. For over 35 years, The La Plata Family Centers Coalition has listened and responded to the current social, emotional, educational, and economic needs of the diverse families in our community.

COVID-19 Operations Update

 In order to keep the environment as safe as possible, please contact us to arrange a pick-up or meeting before arriving at the center. If you have any questions about our donations, services, or volunteering please contact us at

[email protected] or

970-385-4747.

A Non -Profit on a MIssion

United We Serve!

The La Plata Family Centers Coalition is a community-based organization that delivers high-quality human services in rural Southwest Colorado. For over 35 years, The La Plata Family Centers Coalition has listened and responded to the current social, emotional, educational, and economic needs of the diverse families in our community.

Core Services

Colorado Community
Response

The Colorado Community Response program is designed to help prevent child maltreatment, by strengthening families economic security, improving their ability to cope with stress, and helping families measure an increase in positive progres

Family Support
Services​

Family Support Services pairs caring family advocates with families to achieve self-sufficiency by providing the following: goal setting, addressing immediate needs through resource sharing and referral networks, financial coaching, and parenting education.

Parents As
Teachers

The Parents as Teachers  home visitation program is offered to families with young children and includes parenting education through Love and Logic workshops as well as free hearing, vision, and developmental screenings.

Upcoming Events

Peace Garden – Nature Writing & Fruit/Veg Prints

Peace Garden 495 Florida Rd., Durango, CO, United States

Join us for a Nature Writing & Fruit/Veg Prints in the Peace Garden.  This event will be weather permitting and will likely not take place in the event of severe […]

Event Series Giving Garden – Workday

Giving Garden – Workday

Summit Church Address: 2917 Aspen Dr., Durango, CO, United States

Join us for a Workday in the Giving Garden where we will be tending to the Garden needs such as watering, weeding, harvesting, etc.  This event will be weather permitting […]

Pond Farm – Workday & Nature Writing/Watercolor

Pond Farm 2997 CR 215, Durango, CO

Join us for a Workday & Nature Writing/Watercolor at the Pond Farm where we will be tending to the Garden needs such as watering, weeding, harvesting, etc.  This event will […]

Event Series Peace Garden – Workday

Peace Garden – Workday

Peace Garden 495 Florida Rd., Durango, CO, United States

Join us for a Workday in the Peace Garden where we will be tending to the Garden needs such as watering, weeding, harvesting, etc.  This event will be weather permitting […]

Pond Farm – Nature Clay Stacked Sculpture

Pond Farm 2997 CR 215, Durango, CO

Join us for a Workday & Nature Clay Stacked Sculpture at the Pond Farm where we will be tending to the Garden needs such as watering, weeding, harvesting, etc.  This […]

Peace Garden – Workday & Poetry Writing/Spin Art

Peace Garden 495 Florida Rd., Durango, CO, United States

Join us for a Workday & Poetry Writing/Spin Art.  This event will be weather permitting and will likely not take place in the event of severe weather.

Event Series Giving Garden – Workday

Giving Garden – Workday

Summit Church Address: 2917 Aspen Dr., Durango, CO, United States

Join us for a Workday in the Giving Garden where we will be tending to the Garden needs such as watering, weeding, harvesting, etc.  This event will be weather permitting […]

Peace Garden – Workday & Story Quilt Watercolor/Pencils

Peace Garden 495 Florida Rd., Durango, CO, United States

Join us for a Workday & Story Quilt Watercolor/Pencils.  This event will be weather permitting and will likely not take place in the event of severe weather.

Event Series Giving Garden – Workday

Giving Garden – Workday

Summit Church Address: 2917 Aspen Dr., Durango, CO, United States

Join us for a Workday in the Giving Garden where we will be tending to the Garden needs such as watering, weeding, harvesting, etc.  This event will be weather permitting […]

Recent Posts

April Newsletter

EDITION #3 La Plata Family Center Coalition Newsletter APR. 2023 Announcements and Upcoming Events Announcements

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March Newsletter

NEWSLETTER MARCH 2023 LA PLATA FAMILY CENTERS COALITION Edition #2 ANNOUNCEMENTSAND UPCOMINGEVENTS SNAP benefits arebeing

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Join Our Mission

Together with your support, we impact the lives of hundreds of families in Southwest Colorado each year. 

YOUR SUPPORT IS MAKING AN IMPACT

Here’s a quick look at the number of services provided  in 2020 – 2021

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Total Services Provided
1
Unduplicated Individuals
1
Unduplicated Families

Growing Connections

Every day the Family Center works to connect families and individuals to the resources and supports they need.  Your support makes it all possible.