Families across the Westminster area deserve reliable, localized access to high-quality care right in their community. As the designated Community Centered Board (CCB) for Jefferson County, DDRC acts as a trusted partner and resource for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Whether you are looking to secure a new waiver program or explore specialized community activities, our coordination teams are ready to help.
Connecting Families and Individuals Across the North Metro Area
Because the city of Westminster spans across multiple county lines, navigating care options can sometimes feel complicated. Please note that DDRC specifically serves Westminster residents who live within the Jefferson County boundaries. If you live on the Jefferson County side of the community, our team provides a direct gateway to supportive living infrastructure, home-based therapeutic intervention, and day programming.
Our professional staff works closely with families in their homes, at our regional service settings, and throughout local community spaces. We are dedicated to helping you understand your options, navigate eligibility pathways, and build a customized care framework that helps your loved one lead a fulfilling, self-directed life close to home.
Did You Know?
Navigating long-term care varies significantly by municipality in the north metro area. For Westminster residents living within Jefferson County boundaries, our administrative pathways link directly to county waiver pipelines, ensuring that local funding streams align smoothly with individual care requirements.
Source: Jefferson County Human Services
Comprehensive Service Delivery Throughout Westminster
Early Intervention
For families raising infants and toddlers with developmental delays, our team delivers therapeutic support directly within the natural rhythms of your home and the North Metro neighborhood. Rather than requiring clinical travel, our specialist teams partner with parents to integrate developmental speech, motor, and cognitive strategies directly into everyday family routines.
Behavioral Health
Our behavioral health programs emphasize long-term stability and social confidence through highly customized care plans. We offer applied behavior analysis (ABA) options for youth and adults, individualized positive behavior support frameworks, and professional psychiatric consulting tailored to help individuals thrive in their public schools, homes, and community day spaces.
Residential & Host Homes
Securing the right living arrangement requires a deeply personal approach centered on safety and independence. We guide local families through diverse supportive living options, including independent living coaching for apartments, specialized residential placements, and matches with neighborhood families looking to become a host home provider. We also provide comprehensive administrative tracking for families qualifying under the state family caregiver program in Colorado.
Day Programs
Our adult day opportunities are designed to foster life skills, continuous learning, and lasting peer friendships. Based out of our regional hubs, these programs offer structured paths for participants to engage with the broader community through local volunteer initiatives, adaptive cooking activities, art expression, and group recreational outings.
Community Services & Recreation
We provide the foundational resources necessary for individuals to build self-directed lives and stay connected to the North Metro community. Our teams assist with competitive employment coaching, housing voucher applications, specialized state waiver navigation, and adaptive social outings designed to expand personal independence.
Paved Trails and Community Infrastructure in Westminster
- City Center and Regional Hubs: Our coordinators maintain direct relationships with local administrative offices to ensure that tracking paperwork and intake approvals proceed efficiently for our Jefferson County participants.
- Standley Lake Regional Park: Highly favored for wildlife viewing and gentle outings, this regional asset features a fully accessible Nature Center and three miles of accessible shoreline trails, complete with reduced-rate park permits specifically designated for visitors with disabilities.
- Big Dry Creek Trail System: Our community access groups frequently utilize the paved, highly accessible trail sections along the Big Dry Creek Trail network, which offers smooth, level paths ideal for outdoor recreation, adaptive walking, and physical fitness.
- Waverly Acres Park: We actively connect families to inclusive local park spaces, utilizing fully modern, all-abilities infrastructure like the play structures and accessible pathways at Waverly Acres Park to ensure barrier-free outdoor immersion.
- Westminster Hills Open Space: For individuals who enjoy time outdoors with service animals or family pets, this popular off-leash dog park features flat, gently graded dirt trails near the main entry points that accommodate many all-terrain wheelchairs and offer open, scenic views of the foothills.
Navigate Local Program Openings with Our Team
Understanding county boundaries and state waiver eligibility doesn’t have to be a solo journey. DDRC is here to serve as your local partner and neighbor. Our intake specialists are available to listen to your family’s unique needs, answer your questions about service areas, and walk you through the process of reserving dedicated local support.