Special Kids Special Families 12th Annual Night of Comedy “Boots, Buckles & Chuckles” will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at Boot Barn Hall .  This signature fundraising event with a western theme raises funds for Zach’s Place program supporting families raising children with disabilities.  Last year (2022) we raised nearly $98k to support this program and this year we hope to surpass this goal and reach over $100k with the help of community sponsors and donors!  Zach's Place is funded through diverse sources including program fees, grants, individual and corporate donations and fundraising events like these.

Zach's Place at the Laurie Hillyard Family Center, SKSF's founding program, is one of only two licensed daycare facilities in the state of Colorado with the focus and training to provide specialized respite and daycare for children with intellectual, physical, and emotional disabilities.  Parents often inform us that their child has either been discharged from other facilities or that other centers will not accept them due to high behavioral, developmental, physical and medical needs.  We have a tremendous impact because we serve children that most facilities cannot.

How is Zach's Place unique and different?  We offer a sliding scale fee schedule to families and turn no one away based on income or inability to pay.  We offer RN-level medical care including care for children with g-tubes, seizures, diabetes and other medical interventions.  Over 60% of children that attend Zach's Place are diagnosed with autism; other diagnoses include cognitive disabilities, ADHD, cerebral palsy and hearing/vision loss.  Our staff receive specialized training to care for children with high needs.  We also offer transportation to and from the center.

Your support is vital to the program.  Without your donations the program wouldn't exist.  We appreciate any amount you can give.