Early Intervention and Prevention Services
Boulder County Housing & Human Services Early Intervention offers prevention and stabilization services to families in various voluntary programs that promote the strengths of the family and community. Early Intervention utilizes integrated case management skills, self-sufficiency assessments and innovative programs to prevent child welfare involvement and create a thriving community for the children and families of Boulder County.
Colorado Community Response
Colorado Community Response (CCR) is a parent-led, voluntary program managed by a team of dedicated staff at Boulder County. As this suggests, parents can choose whether they participate in the program as well as the types of goals we focus on. As such, one of the most important parts of our work together is communication to ensure that we are always working to meet our collective goals!
Every family is unique, and each family’s needs vary. We meet each family just where they are to provide comprehensive support in a variety of domains. We work within a two-generational model. This means we partner with families in a way that supports the whole family: both parent and child.
Who can participate in CCR:
- Families living in Boulder County
- Any income levels
- Any documentation status
Support can look like:
- Finding housing opportunities
- Connecting with other parents
- Getting financial assistance
- Educational advocacy
- Building financial stability
- Referrals to other amazing agencies and programs
- Learning about resources in our community
- Support with questions about parenting and child development
- And much more!
Family Unification Program (FUP)
The Family Unification Program (FUP) is a housing voucher program specifically for families involved with Child Welfare in Boulder County. Unlike vouchers available to anyone who qualifies, FUP vouchers are awarded through a very specific program to families where a lack of housing is a barrier to a family reunifying.
In the FUP program, participants can expect to work with a support specialist for one year. During this year, you will receive coaching on how to maintain your voucher and utilize the resources available to you. Your support specialist will assist in finding housing and other information to help the family become stable. In addition to this stability, the objective for FUP is for participants to gain skills to successfully maintain their vouchers.
Support can look like:
- Finding housing opportunities
- Connecting with other parents
- Getting financial assistance
- Educational advocacy
- Referrals to other amazing agencies and programs
- Help applying for public supports such as CCAP and LEAP
- Building financial stability
- Learning about resources in our community
- And much more!
Early Intervention Program
Early Intervention Program works with families in which a tangible need exists, and where the meeting of that need will likely prevent future child welfare referrals and/or intervention; this need can realistically be resolved in 1-3 months. Families that will voluntarily work with the Early Intervention Program toward self-sufficiency by following through with referrals and participating in goal setting. Clients are first referred to appropriate community agencies dependent upon their location and situation.
Please note this page is for informational purposes.
Program eligibility/ information can change.
THE TEAM

Alejo has a background in mental health. He has a reputation for being a great cook and being dedicated to finding new resources.
I have had the opportunity to work in the field that I am passionate about human services, helping and supporting families in need for 18 years. On my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my 4 chihuahua dogs.


Martin Martinez
Early Intervention Program Bilingual Supervisor
303-728-4757
mgmartinez@bouldercounty.org
A cultural broker and well known community figure Martin has been a critical figure in the development of CCR in Boulder County. In his free time Martin loves hanging out with his “3 pollitos”.
Family Experiences with CCR
I’ve come so far because a few years ago, when things were really hard…I got you, out of all the other parts and people in the system, I got someone that believed in me. Thanks so much for this resource, for these resources!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the CCR program real?
We are! We are a state and county funded program. CCR is in several counties and Family Resource Centers across the state of Colorado. To learn more about how we strengthen families please visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/2017-10-10-CCR-program-reveals-stronger-families
What happens if I decide to stop working with my advocate ?
We understand this too! Just let us know you need to take a break from receiving services. CCR is family-led and completely voluntary.
What if I’m too busy to work with someone right now?
We totally understand that life gets busy sometimes, and maybe you don’t have the time to meet with us right now. We are here for you when you’re ready. If after the first call you decide you need to take some time you can always call us in the future for information, resources, and support.
How do I get a FUP voucher?
The FUP program is available only through a specific referral process. If you are not a FUP program participant, please explore the other Boulder County Housing Authority voucher opportunities that may be available for you.