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People Serving People

Cottonwood Community Alternatives, Inc. (CCA) is a mission-driven, non‐profit organization providing residential and community‐based services and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since July 1991.

Welcome to Cottonwood Community Alternatives

At Cottonwood, our mission is to provide a variety of community-based support and services, empowering people to live as independently and productively as possible while promoting individual choice, dignity, and quality of life. We also actively encourage the involvement of family and friends to help maintain meaningful connections in the lives of those we serve.

Our Services

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    Residential Services

    We offer residential services through a range of living options, including support in a person’s own home, staffed homes, Family Caregiver, independent apartment settings with onsite staffing, and with dedicated Host Home providers.

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    Day Program Services

    Our Day Program includes a variety of recreational activities both on site and in the community, including volunteer positions, assisting in accessing continued education classes, and more.

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    Supported Living Services (SLS)

    Cottonwood provides non-licensed services and support for SLS individuals through the Community First Choice (CFC) program. We are not licensed to provide any Personal Care or hands-on care in any SLS or Community First Choice category. 

Make an impact today

Donors are the backbone which helps provide activities and necessary items that are not granted to Cottonwood's clients due to Colorado's limited government funding.  Help bring more opportunities to the people we serve and make an impact in their lives.