393 S Harlan Street, Suite 100
Lakewood, CO, 80226

Ph: 303 871 8035
Fax: 720 884 0850

To strengthen vulnerable American Indian children and families through collaborative and culturally responsive services.

"Honoring the Tradition of Strong

Indian Families" 

The Denver Indian Family Resource Center was created to assist American Indian children and families in the metropolitan Denver area with child welfare issues. Our goal is to assist families to avoid involvement with the child welfare system. Where families have already encountered child abuse or neglect charges, we advocate for active efforts toward family reunification following the standards of the Indian Child Welfare Act. We provide culturally appropriate services and intensive case management using a strengths-based and empowerment-oriented approach.

Our definition of family includes relatives and close friends in order to recognize the reality for most Indian families. We work closely with our families and other agencies to promote responsible healing by restoring balance, nurturing pride and acknowledging the importance of the extended family and community.

Dear Friends and Relatives:

There have been numerous inquiries regarding Phyllis Bigpond's situation. I hope this will provide a little clarity: This past November 25, 2007, Phyllis Bigpond had emergency brain surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver. She handled the surgery well and is recovering nicely. We expect Phyllis to be back in the office some time in April, 2008.