Angel Eyes

Angel Eyes is a credited 501(c)3 non-profit organization, formally The Colorado SIDS Program, incorporated in 1981. The Colorado SIDS Program was the first, and one of the few, SIDS organizations to combine a parent and a professional organization into one agency to provide a statewide approach to SIDS services.

In 2008, Angel Eyes recognized the need to expand services and began to provide a comprehensive array of risk reduction and awareness services concerning all cases of sudden, unexpected infant and toddler death with the only exception being cases where there is parental involvement in the criminal justice system (e.g., homicides, assault, criminal neglect) as a result of the death.

Beginning in 2012, Angel Eyes expanded their bereavement services to include more consistent individualized grief counseling to those affected by child loss through individual/ family/couples/child counseling. Services were also expanded to support siblings of the deceased child.

Our core values are:

Counseling and Support – compassionate and professional bereavement counseling and support services at no charge to families, caregivers and others that are impacted by the sudden, unexpected death of an infant or toddler.
Education and Awareness – awareness and risk reduction education to the Colorado community.

In 2018, Angel Eyes served 58 families and 89 individuals who lost a child within the last year. Angel Eyes is located in Denver but does provide services to families statewide. As a part of the mission at Angel Eyes, we seek to provide services, education and awareness to families statewide. In 2017, 4.7 out of every 1,000 infants born died. With 64,382 births in 2017, Angel Eyes recognizes that there are many more families out there that could benefit from our services and with donor support we will be able to continue to give these families hope.

Address:

425 S Cherry Street, 860, Denver, CO 80246
Phone:

(303) 320-7771
Website:

http://angeleyes.org
Year Founded:

1981
EIN (Federal Tax ID Number):

742159335
Mission Statement:

Helping families and others cope with the sudden, unexpected death of an infant or toddler, while raising awareness and providing education regarding sudden, unexpected infant and toddler death.

11 yrs ago Dec 19, 2007 the worst night of my life happened . I lost my son Andrew Jr to SIDS . Someone from Angel Eyes came to my house the next day to offer support and support they gave . With Christmas just around the corner, I had just gave birth Dec 3 2007 , and burden of paying for a funeral for our second born, not only did Angel Eyes pay for two months of our rent they provided support groups and one on one counseling. I was able to talk to others who knew how I felt and what I was going through. Others that where able to guide me through the proper grieving stages. Then, with the one on one therapy I was able to say everything I couldn’t in group. The annual walk is a wonderful way to remember our angels. A nice peaceful walk around the lake looking at all the pictures of everyone angels all the family fun the kids really enjoy all of it. Who knows what I would of done without Angel Eyes in our life. Thank you Angel Eyes from the bottom of our hearts. – The Rodriguez Family

- Who knows what I would of done without Angel Eyes in our life.

Angel Eyes is an amazing organization that has made a significant impact on my family. The organization truly helped my wife and I go through the terrible loss of our first daughter by providing free counseling sessions and group meetings. Without these counseling and group sessions, I am not sure where we would be today. Angel Eyes provided us with the emotional support we really needed during the toughest time of our lives, and their organization honestly saved us. Angel Eyes also hosts numerous events throughout the year that provide families with opportunities for healing while honoring their little loved ones. These Angel Eyes events are fun, well attended, and meaningful for all parties involved. Overall, Angel Eyes is a life changing organization with a phenomenal mission. -The Richter Family

- Angel Eyes provided us with the emotional support we really needed... and honestly saved us.

Program Name:

Support Groups
Program Description:

Angel Eyes offers a monthly support group for parents who have experience a death of a child with people who understand what they are going through. During each group session, members are encouraged to share as much about their grief journey as they feel comfortable. We strive to create a sense of community so no parent has to grieve alone.
Beneficiaries:

Colorado families and caregivers
Budget:

1000

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Adult & Child Counseling
Program Description:

Angel Eyes is committed to supporting the grief process of any adult effected by the loss of a child. The goal is to provide a space for adults to grieve and express themselves in ways that feel comfortable and safe. Individuals, couples or pairs of grieving adults receive an initial 12 sessions at no cost once the counseling request form has been approved.
Angel Eyes also offers child counseling to help support children through the difficult time of losing a sibling or loved one. Our licensed social worker provides play and art therapy to help the child process the loss of a sibling in a way that is natural and comfortable to them. The Angel Eyes play therapy room provides many different ways for children to express themselves including art, sand tray, drama books and puppets. Children receive an initial 6 sessions at no cost once the counseling request form has been approved.
Beneficiaries:

Colorado families and caregivers
Budget:

33000

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Hope Camp
Program Description:

Hope Camp is a day camp that addresses the needs of grieving siblings. Children have the opportunity to share stories with their peers, learn ways to cope with their grief and build relationships with other children that understand what it is like to have lost a sibling. The day is comprised of grief related and recreational activities, which allows the children to be free and have fun with one another. The camp is facilitated by Angel Eyes’ social worker, staff members and approved volunteers.
Beneficiaries:

Colorado siblings of children who died suddenly and unexpectedly
Budget:

1000

Program Name:

Safe to Sleep ®
Program Description:

Angel Eyes partners up with the Safe to Sleep ® Campaign which aims to educate parents and care givers on safe sleep habits that can significantly reduce the risk on SIDS of SUID. In recent years, we have seen SIDS rates decrease while other sleep related death rates has increased. Angel Eyes believes that it is important to do everything possible to help provide care givers and parents with the information they need to protect their babies and reduce the risk of sleep related infant deaths.
Beneficiaries:

Colorado care givers and families
Budget:

5000

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- Who knows what I would of done without Angel Eyes in our life.

- Angel Eyes provided us with the emotional support we really needed... and honestly saved us.

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