Frequently Asked Questions About Laradon
- How much do Laradon's services cost?
- What is a Community Centered Board?
- Why do I have to go through the CCB?
- How do I get my son/daughter/family member enrolled in Laradon?
- How long will it take before I begin receiving services from Laradon?
- What age groups do Laradon programs serve?
- Where is Laradon located?
- Where does Laradon's name come from?
- What are the eligibility requirements to receive services from Laradon?
- How large is Laradon?
- What is Laradon's service area?
- What are Laradon's sources of funding?
- Who should I call if I have a question or a concern about services being provided?
- Who should I contact to donate funds?
- Referrals to Laradon must be within the following age requirements:
- Laradon Family, Infant and Toddler Program - Birth through 3 years Adult Residential Programs - 18 years and older Laradon's School - 5 to 21 years Laradon's Children's Host Home Program - 9 to 21 years
- Community and Employment Programs - 18 years and older
The individual must be diagnosed with developmental disability and/or other disabilities, such as traumatic brain injury or medical conditions. Children 6 weeks through 3 years of age may be diagnosed as at-risk for developmental delays or with a medical condition. No individual shall be admitted with a communicable disease without an evaluation by a multidisciplinary team, the Admission & Discharge Committee and approval from the Executive Director. An individual should not be injurious to themselves or others. Problem behaviors must be controllable by structured environment or behavior programming.
- The individual must have adequate funding, either public or private.
- Who should I contact to donate funds?
To donate funds, please call Annie Green, Deputy Director at (720) 974-6807.
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How much do Laradon's services cost?
What is a Community Centered Board?
A Community Centered Board (CCB) is a private, not-for-profit organization, which determines the eligibility of individuals with developmental disabilities and matches state funds to those with needs. In addition, CCBs provide or purchase the services and may enhance state dollars with additional resources.
Why do I have to go through the CCB?
An individual does not have to go through their CCB. However, if they do not, then they would personally have to pay for their services. By going through the CCB, the CCB will arrange the funds to pay for services that the individual needs if the individual is determined eligable by the CCB.
How do I get my son/daughter/family member enrolled in Laradon?
The enrollment process depends on the age of the individual and what program they enroll in. The best way to enroll an individual is to call their caseworker at their county department of social services, the school district, special education coordinator or the CCB for your region. Our admission criteria is also available on our website.
Or, you can call Laradon's admissions coordinator, at (720) 974-6803, who can mail information to you that outlines the required information to enroll an individual in Laradon's programs.
How long will it take before I begin receiving services from Laradon?
The length of time before an individual will begin receiving services from Laradon depends on the availability of openings in the particular program they are enrolling in, as well as how soon Laradon receives the required information for admissions.
The required information includes the individual’s social and medical history, immunizations, psychological evaluation, and birth certificate. For adults, an individualized plan is required, and for children, an individual educational plan and triennial are required. The information needed is on the admissions page of our Web site.
What age groups do Laradon programs serve?
Laradon serves the following age groups:
0-3 years old – Family, Infant & Toddler Program
5-21 years old – Alternative School & foster care
18 years old and up – Adult Programs
Where is Laradon located?
Laradon's main campus is in northwest Denver, at 5100 Lincoln Street. Many of Laradon's program operations take place in apartments, community centers, private homes and private businesses throughout the Denver metropolitan area. Directions to Laradon
Where does Laradon's name come from?
Laradon's name is a combination of the names of the founders' sons, LARry And DONald.
What are the eligibility requirements to receive services from Laradon?
Laradon's General Program Admission Criteria are as follows:
Laradon serves an average of 400 individuals representing 500 enrollments throughout the state. Its annual operating budget is over $11 million. Laradon employs approximately 185 people in full-time, part-time and on-call positions. The main campus in north Denver covers approximately 6 acres.
What is Laradon's service area?
Laradon receives referrals from schools, social service agencies, and other human service agencies from across the State of Colorado.
What are Laradon's sources of funding?
The majority of Laradon's annual operating revenue comes from local, state and federal government. Laradon receives grants from various private foundations, as well as contributions from individuals, businesses and organizations. The Colorado Elks Association, as individuals or through their lodge, provide support through lodge fundraisers, responses to direct mail appeals and other events.
Who should I call if I have a question or concern about services being provided?
Laradon can be reached at (303) 296-2400.