Help Build Behavior Supports & Inclusive Spaces for Youth

Gretchen Smith Vazquez is organizing this fundraiser.

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At Cairn Behavioral Health, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive- socially, emotionally, and behaviorally within their community. Too often, youth with unique behavioral needs face barriers to accessing spaces, peers, and support systems that foster growth and belonging. We want to invite you to join us in building a more inclusive, innovative path forward in Colorado Springs.

Our vision is BOLD but deeply needed: to create access to values-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive behavioral health supports that go beyond the clinic.

With your support, we will provide:

Purposefully designed spaces that are age-appropriate, inclusive, and full of natural learning opportunities—environments where children can grow, learn, and belong, side-by-side with their peers
Social skills groups, facilitated through direct instruction by qualified staff that foster peer connection and appropriate social communication
Evidence-based individually created behavior services, focused on collaboration and practical skill-building delivered in group formats and rooted in the science of behavior
Community-based instruction, empowering youth to access public spaces, activities, and events with confidence and support

We are creating a model that moves past the status quo—one where children aren't simply receiving services, but are gaining meaningful access to their world.

To make this vision a reality, we are seeking donors and partners who believe in equity, innovation, and the power of community. Your contribution will help fund program development, staff training, materials, and the creation of accessible environments where learning and joy can flourish.

We invite you to be part of this movement.

With your help, we can build a future where all youth- regardless of their behavioral needs- can participate, engage, and thrive in Colorado Springs!