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Because Every Child Deserves a Loving Start—And Every Parent Deserves a Voice

by Colorado Christian Services

When a baby is born and tests positive for drugs or alcohol, the hospital immediately calls Child Protective Services. In that moment, decisions about the baby’s future are often made swiftly—and sometimes without the involvement of the very people who brought the baby into the world.

 

But there is a different way.

 

At Colorado Christian Services, we are called into these heartbreaking situations by the hospital social work staff. When we step in, the story changes. We offer birth parents compassionate, professional relinquishment counseling and walk alongside them during their most difficult moments. When they work with CCS, they are not stripped of their voice. They are empowered to thoughtfully and lovingly make an adoption plan for their child.

 

Unlike a state-led removal, where parental rights are quickly terminated and choice is lost, our involvement ensures dignity, options, and hope.

 

Child Protective Services has come to value our work. When we are involved, they step back and allow CCS to manage the case. It’s a powerful testament to the reputation we’ve built—and the lives we’ve changed.

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This is the power of community— when we all come together to help one another, everyone benefits.

by Colorado Christian Services

In the heart of Centennial, Colorado, there’s a special place that makes all the difference in the lives of our local families: the Community Resource Room at Colorado Christian Services. This vital resource hub provides families with crucial infant and toddler care items—completely free of charge. It’s a lifeline for those experiencing financial hardship, providing not only material support, but also a sense of community, compassion, and hope.

 

Supporting families is at the heart of everything we do. Each day, our Community Resource Room welcomes parents, grandparents, and foster caregivers who are struggling to provide for their families. From diapers and baby clothing to toys, blankets and formula, this resource helps our clients stretch their budgets and ease the pressures that comes with raising little ones.

 

Real People, Real Impact:

Take Emily, a young first-time mother who was referred to us by a local pregnancy center. With your help, CCS was able to provide her with diapers, baby clothing, and the emotional support she needed to feel empowered and confident in her new role as a mother.

 

Emily is now one of the many parents who has returned to donate her gently used baby clothes, paying forward the kindness she received. This is the power of community—when we all come together to help one another, everyone benefits.

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Skyler knows how much I love him and I always wanted the best for him.

by Colorado Christian Services

Sarah, Skyler’s Birth Mother
My greatest prayer since I found out I was pregnant up until now and forever will always be that Skyler knows how much I love him, and I always wanted the best for him. Skyler [has] already started asking things and I’m very grateful that I’m there to answer [his questions] and that he doesn’t have empty spots of his story. The best part is that Skyler knows how loved he is. He just has double the amount.

 

 

April, Skyler’s Adoptive Mother
Open adoption is an amazing thing. It is a gift. Is it always easy? No. But it’s something that is so worth it, because it’s not just “us”. It’s Skyler. It’s his relationship with Sarah that molds him into being who he is. The benefits of open adoption are limitless. It is so good for Skyler’s heart to know that he is not alone, and he is loved by so many people.

 

 

Scott, Skyler’s Adoptive Father

I think it’s important to understand that there are many people involved in the child’s life. The child is a person who has their own emotions, feelings and will need that connection to be whole. This is what allows that missing hole to be filled so that they [adoptees] become who they are supposed to be.

 

 

Skyler, Adoptee

Sarah knew that she was doing the best thing she could for me and that it would be difficult, but she knew that who she was giving me to could be trusted. I know that she cares very much about me. She’s part of the family too and being able to spend time with her is just joyful to me.

 

I never really had the desire to search for my birth mother until my wife had our first child. While holding my newborn son in the hospital, the realization of the profound sacrifice she made for my life began to hit me. I couldn’t help but wonder about my birth parents, what they were like and if I shared any physical traits with them.

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My Love and Appreciation for the Sacrifice My Birth Mother Made Only Grew Stronger

by Colorado Christian Services

I never really had the desire to search for my birth mother until my wife had our first child. While holding my newborn son in the hospital, the realization of the profound sacrifice she made for my life began to hit me. I couldn’t help but wonder about my birth parents, what they were like and if I shared any physical traits with them.

 

Growing up, my parents shared what little information they had about my birth mother and continually reassured me that she made that difficult decision out of love for me. I’ve always had a solid relationship with my parents and was grateful to count on their support and encouragement when I decided to search for my birth mother through CCS.

 

My CCS caseworker spent a lot of time preparing me for every possible outcome, helping me manage my expectations and plan for possible outcomes at every point in the process.  Months had passed when I received a phone call from my caseworker telling me my birth mother had been found. We exchanged several letters through the agency and my birth mother was able to answer so many of my lifelong questions regarding my adoption. My love and appreciation for the sacrifice my birth mother made only grew stronger as I learned more about the circumstances of her story and how much she had thought about me ever since.

 

My birth mother told me that she feared how I would feel about her after all these years, but that our reunification only assured her that she had made the best decision. I was able to share about my loving Christian family, my faith and life today.

 

Today, we communicate regularly. It has taken time to get to know each other and process through all the emotions that have come with it, but I am grateful for our relationship. CCS has always held a special place in my parents’ heart, but now I understand firsthand how much they truly care about everyone involved in adoption.

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Our Love and Dedication Helped Her Thrive

by Colorado Christian Services

“The baby was born early and is in the NICU. It’s time for you come to Colorado.” The voice on the other line – my caseworker from CCS – was gentle and forthcoming. The baby arrived six weeks early and was struggling due to drug and alcohol exposure in utero. On top of that, her birth father had begun to question the adoption plan due to a deep distrust of the child protection and foster care system.

 

So much was up in the air. But nothing was bigger than the love God had already put in our hearts – not even the distance that stretched between our home and the state of Colorado.

 

“We’ll be there,” we answered breathlessly into the phone. And for six weeks, we were. The nursing staff told us that the baby needed much more than medical care. We held her sweet, tiny body as she battled. We fed her, cared for her and bathed her daily. The nurses noted that her vitals improved every time we held her. Our love and dedication helped her thrive.

 

While we were at the hospital, we routinely sent pictures and updates to the baby’s birth parents. During that time, they continued to receive counseling from their CCS caseworker and expressed that their confidence in their adoption plan grew stronger after witnessing how fiercely we loved the baby through the commitment we had already shown. That, coupled with the support and guidance of CCS, helped dispel the birth father’s mistrust in the adoption process.

 

Today, our sweet girl, Marie is happily settled into our home. She is a beautiful gift and constant reminder of God’s faithfulness when we fall under His sovereign plan. We will be forever grateful for the perseverance and guidance shown by the CCS team for making our dream of having a child come true.

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Celebrating God’s faithfulness to CCS through the years

by Elizabeth Bolz

This year marks our 60th anniversary and it is an occasion to be celebrated. Colorado Christian Services was founded by Walter and Marie Martin in 1963, members of the Englewood church of Christ. Although they had six children of their own, they knew that not all kids had good homes, and they wanted to do what they could to help.

 

Walter and Marie first opened a small group home next door to the church building as part of their dream to help “troubled teens.” Walter and Marie slowly adjusted their mission from supporting children during a difficult transition, to guiding children into stable and permanent families that could love them always through adoption. This vision continues today.

 

We are committed to being a leader in the field of adoption because of our dedication to strengthening families with an emphasis on Christian values, as well as respecting the dignity and worth of all individuals.

 

To date, nearly 1,200 children have been placed for adoption and over 6,500 women in unplanned pregnancies have been counseled throughout our 60-year history. Many lives have been touched in big and small ways by CCS.

 

We have seen God’s faithfulness time and time again and are hopeful for all He will do in the coming years. 

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Because These Girls Gave God Their ‘Yes’

by Elizabeth Bolz

A single question was posed to Charlotte, Madison, Harper and Riley for their high school senior capstone project: How can you use your gifts to make the world a better place? Raised in Christian homes, the girls heard: How can you be God’s hands and feet?

 

Imagine how proud we felt when this group of teenage girls wanted to join us in our calling. After contacting several nonprofits in the area, the girls were inspired by CCS’s commitment to partner with birth families long after their babies are born.

 

We immediately thought of Hailey, a teen mom who felt isolated and unsupported. Her initial baby shower was a subdued event, and she had already given birth to her daughter with minimal resources or excitement. As soon as the four girls heard Hailey’s story, they knew they wanted to offer assistance and celebrate her and her baby.

 

They immediately began fundraising at their school and contacting local bible study groups to request donations. Soon, every single item on Hailey’s wish list was purchased by people she had never even met. Inspired to do even more, the girls sold bracelets to raise money for baby formula. The girls celebrated and welcomed Hailey’s baby into the world by throwing her a beautiful baby shower where they presented her with gifts, essential baby items and gift cards.

 

Because these girls gave God their ‘yes’, He sent other parts of the body of Christ to partner with them in supporting Hailey and her baby. Their hands and feet blessed the tiny hands and feet of a baby who was finally given the welcome she deserved. Today, the girls continue to keep in touch with Hailey and remind her that she is not alone.

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My Dad Stepped into My Corner and Has Never Looked Back

by Elizabeth Bolz

The nurse could see the fear and shock in my eyes as she handed me brochures from local adoption agencies. I was twenty years old and had just found out that I was eight months pregnant. When I called the guy who I had been seeing, he immediately told me to get an abortion. Then he hung up on me.

I first began meeting with my caseworker at Colorado Christian Services wanting to explore adoption as an option for my baby. I was nervous but felt safe and like I could trust her. During counseling, I realized that I actually wanted to keep my baby.

I was really afraid to tell my dad about my pregnancy and was unsure what his reaction would be to me being a single parent. My caseworker offered to help prepare me for that conversation and was there when I told my dad. After hearing my news, my dad stepped into my corner and has never looked back. He has been so supportive when it comes to helping me raise my son.

Today, my caseworker continues to check in with me. And I can get baby items from CCS whenever I need them. I am so grateful for the support that I received from Colorado Christian Services during one of the scariest and loneliest times in my life.  Even though they are an adoption agency, they are there for the women they help, no matter what they decide.

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