Court Care insulates and protects children from traumatic testimony graphically reiterated in courtrooms every day. Without Court Care, children would attend court hearings, probation meetings, mandated drug treatment programs, or observe other matters that are simply inappropriate.
"As a victim of domestic violence, I knew things discussed in the Court Room would be confusing and frightening for my two daughters. Knowing they were safe; I was able to focus on court proceedings without concern about what they would hear or see." - Anonymous parent who was a victim of domestic violence.
A young boy came into Court Care with his mom on a cold, snowy morning wearing a thin, threadbare coat and no gloves. Greeted by the Court Care teacher, Troy slowing engaged in the activities of the morning. Toys, snacks, stories, art projects, and nurturing support warmed his body and eased his tension of entering the courthouse with his mom who was engaged in contentious, difficult custody hearing.
Court Care had recently received an in-kind donation of new coats and gloves from a local retailer. When his mom returned, Troy had a new coat, warm gloves (although a little big), a craft to work on at home and a storybook he had picked out. In tears, Troy's grateful mom hugged the Court Care staff member and quietly said, "I have no words to say more than thank you."
To provide quality childcare in a safe, family-friendly environment foe the children of individuals who have court-related business.
On a typical day in the Fourth Judicial District Courts (of El Paso and Teller Counties), hundreds of people attend court-related matters whether it be jurors, litigants, defendants, or victims. Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region was founded in 2003 to provide free, licensed, and quality child-care in a safe, family-friendly environment for children of all individuals who have court-related business. Since its founding, Court Care has cared for 69,030 children. This program helps ensure that these children are not present during contentious, emotional testimony that may occur in the courtroom. Court Care ensures children do not see their parents testify about - or be tried for - a crime, do not listen to the intimate details of their parents' divorce or child custody battles, and never witness a parent in shackles being sentenced to prison. Without this program, children would attend probation meetings, mandated drug treatment programs, or observe other matters that are simply inappropriate. Crime and domestic violence victims rely on Court Care to keep their children safe during protection order hearings to ensure family safety.
Organization name
Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region, Inc.
2003
Tax id (EIN)
45-0488427
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Child Care Credit
Address
Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region 270 S. Tejon, Suite S 140Mailing
Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region P.O. Box 68El Paso County, CO, US