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Skye and Lennon’s journey is a powerful story of strength, sisterhood, and quiet courage. During a time of transition, when uncertainty and loss weighed heavily on their young lives, the sisters faced challenges that might have caused others to retreat. Instead, they...
Cory is a leader and a hero! Cori L. Nominated by Bre Von Stein, Sobesky Academy Cori’s story is one of quiet strength forged in uncertainty. When life shifted beneath his feet and he was forced to leave behind the familiarity of his old school, the change felt...
HWI Spotlight: Christian and Michaela
Both Christian and Michaela have been an inspiration to others around them. Teachers say that despite the challenges that Christian has faced, he has shown extraordinary resilience, grit, and introspect while simultaneously being a role model to others through his...
HWI Spotlight: Yamilet
Yamilet is brave, creative and resourceful. School work has not always been a priority for her, but in the last year she committed to showing up and making the grades. Now, she is proud of her work and has become an excellent student. She chose to use her special...
HWI Spotlight: Noah
Noah is strong. Once a struggling student, now school is his refuge. His teachers say he’s brilliant. And on the track, Noah is a runner and a high jumper. He used his special opportunity grant to purchase new running shoes and cleats. When a hurdle is placed before...
Building Healthy Child-Animal Relationships: Interactive Workshop with the Adoption Options Parents
On November 8th, CBR Youth Connect partnered with Adoption Options once again to offer an interactive parent training focused on Building Healthy Child-Animal Relationships. Co-presented with Sheri Pass from Adoption Options, this workshop offered foster and adoptive...
Resilience in Action: CBR YouthConnect Fall 2025 Newsletter
Resilience in Action This fall, we’re celebrating incredible growth and impact across Colorado. We've reached over 175 youth and families through our Resilience Initiative programming - HERO-WITHIN, Bounce Back and Human Animal Connection - reflecting both expanding...
A Happy Halloween Visit to Options Secondary Program with Crazy Hair Alpacas
CBR YouthConnect was excited to partner once again with Crazy Hair Alpacas for a special Halloween visit on October 31st to Options Secondary Program. Approximately 150 students and staff from both the middle school and high school, many dressed in fun costumes,...
CBR YouthConnect Sponsors “Adopters Welcome” Seminar at the University of Denver
We are proud to share that CBR YouthConnect is sponsoring the 2025-2026 Research Seminar Series presented by the Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC) at the University of Denver! The first seminar, “Adopters Welcome: A Framework for Removing Barriers to Pet...
HERO-WITHIN Recipient Spotlight: Diego
Diego is building something! With his HERO-WITHIN scholarship, Diego bought the essentials—buckets, a pressure washer, microfiber towels— and now he is starting his own car detailing business. For now, it’s a “side hustle,” but he plans on turning it into a future....
Crazy Hair Alpacas Spreading Joy to Lumberg Elementary School
CBR YouthConnect was delighted to partner once again with Crazy Hair Alpacas for a fun and meaningful two-day visit to Lumberg Elementary School on September 29th and 30th. Around 400 students had the chance to meet Andrea Blocher’s...
Fuzzy Friends & Big Smiles: Celebrating Our Partnership with Crazy Hair Alpacas
CBR Youth Connect is delighted to celebrate our ongoing partnership with Crazy Hair Alpacas, an organization that brings joy, comfort, and unforgettable experiences with some of the most expressive, quirky, and gentle creatures. On July 26th, during the Two Creeks...
Developing Healthy Human–Animal Relationships: Professional Training with the Adoption Options Staff
On July 2nd, CBR Youth Connect was honored to collaborate with Adoption Options to deliver a specialized professional training on Developing Healthy Human–Animal Relationships. This training was designed to support the unique dynamics that arise when children in...
CBR Youth Connect Sponsors Broken Shovels Sanctuary Snuggle Tickets for Adoption Options Families
CBR Youth Connect is proud to collaborate with Adoption Options and Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary to bring a meaningful, hands-on experience to children and families. This unique connection with this incredible local sanctuary created a special opportunity for...
The Latest from Human-Animal Connection!
CBR Youth Connect is excited to announce many new developments in our Human-Animal Connection initiatives including educational resources and training, community partnerships, and new projects! A central element in our new...
HERO-WITHIN Recipient Spotlight: Hawa
Hawa is a hero many times over. She is a teammate, a competitor, and a scholar. She loves basketball. She plays hard, studies harder, and dreams big. She hopes to one day study medicine and become a doctor, but Hawa isn’t just building a better life for herself—she is...
Celebrating Abril: A Hero Within
At CBR YouthConnect, we believe true heroes are those who rise above challenges and choose to lift others up along the way. Abril is one of those heroes. Her old laptop was unreliable—freezing, crashing, and often letting her...
Hope and Healing
Imagine. Just imagine a world in which healthy and emotionally secure children and youth play, interact, share thoughts and ideas, enjoy their diversity and find peaceful ways to solve their differences. Imagine the national and global impact for our next generation,...