Carter’s Story
Maria and her husband picked Carter up from the hospital when he was thirty-six hours old. He was born addicted to drugs and suffered his first seizure after just nine months. When he was ten months old, he had a…
A Message from James Young, Interim CEO of Tennyson Center for Children
Dear Tennyson Community, I want to thank you for your continued support of Tennyson Center for Children. As you know, Tennyson has taken care of some of the most vulnerable kids in our state for the past 117 years. The…
In Memory of Ernest Clore
We recently learned of the passing of Ernest Clore, who was placed in the care of Colorado Christian Home (Tennyson Center for Children’s founding organization) for eight years as a child. We had the opportunity to meet with Ernie’s daughter,…
2021 Chalk Walk!
Last summer one of our amazing teachers had the wonderful idea to celebrate the end of the school year with a school-wide chalk walk! This year, the tradition lived on with the theme of "growth". Each classroom and department were…
Using Therapeutic Principles to Raise Student Achievement
How using therapeutic principles and direct instruction in social and emotional learning competencies are the quickest way to raise student achievement. My journey at Tennyson K-12 Therapeutic Day Treatment school started in March of 2019. Before coming to Tennyson Center…
Honoring Melba Mayall
Melba Mayall, a longtime supporter of Tennyson Center for Children, recently passed away at the age of 99. She left a legacy of caring her entire life and caring specifically for the children and families of Tennyson over the past…
All Moms are Heroes
As we look towards the upcoming month of May, Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we want to celebrate moms everywhere. Do you have a mother figure in your life you’d like to honor in May? Share your…
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Update from Tennyson Board of Directors – March 17, 2021
Read an update from our Board of Directors from March 17, 2021, here.