ADWO Behavioral Services

12/16/2025

Looking for a Day Treatment Program that truly partners with families and schools?

ADWO Behavioral Services provides evidence-based, compassionate Day Treatment that supports behavioral growth, emotional regulation, and academic engagement — without removing children from their community.

Watch our video to see how our program supports long-term success.

👉Click here to learn more: https://adwocares.com/day-treatment

12/12/2025

🚨 Not sure if a Day Treatment Program is the right next step for your child?
You’re not alone — and knowing when to seek additional support can make all the difference.

Many families and schools wait too long, hoping challenges will resolve on their own. Our latest blog breaks down clear signs that a child may benefit from a Day Treatment Program, including ongoing school struggles, emotional dysregulation, and limited progress with traditional therapy.

💡 Learn how early intervention, structured support, and compassionate care can help children stabilize, grow, and thrive.

👉 Read the full blog here:
🔗 https://adwocares.com/blogs/when-is-a-day-treatment-program-the-right-choice-for-your-child-signs-parents-and-schools-should-not-ignore

📩 Have questions or want to talk through options? Message us — our team is here to help.

Understanding when a Day Treatment Program is the right next step can make all the difference in a child’s long-term success.

12/04/2025

🌟 Is your child struggling in a traditional school setting? Discover how our Day Treatment Program at ADWO Behavioral Services helps children thrive — emotionally, academically, and socially.

✅ Smaller class sizes and individualized behavior plans
✅ Evidence-based care & trauma-informed support
✅ Academic tutoring, emotional regulation skills, social-skill building, and structured, safe routines
✅ Family-involved care so parents feel supported too

Read our full post on why day treatment matters and how we help children succeed 👇

👉 Why Day Treatment Programs Matter: How ADWO Behavioral Services Helps Children Thrive Every Day

https://adwocares.com/blogs/why-day-treatment-programs-matter-how-adwo-behavioral-services-helps-children-thrive-every-day

📲 Interested in learning more or getting started? Message us or contact us — we’re here to help!

Finding the right support for a child with behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges can feel overwhelming. Between school expectations, family responsibilities, and the need for specialized care, many parents and caregivers worry they’re not doing enough — or don’t know where to turn...

12/01/2025

🧠✨ Thinking about behavioral support for a child in Colorado Springs? Learn why a Day Treatment Program might be the turning point your family is looking for.

At ADWO Behavioral Services, our Day Treatment Program offers a structured, supportive environment that blends: behavioral and mental-health care, academic help, life-skills training, and trauma-informed support — all during the day while your child returns home at night.

This program is designed for kids and teens who:
• Struggle with behavioral challenges (aggression, emotional outbursts, impulse control)
• Face mental-health issues like anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, or trauma responses
• Have developmental or cognitive needs (autism-related behaviors, executive functioning, sensory regulation)
• Are falling behind academically or can’t function well in a traditional school setting

Our day-by-day services include intensive behavioral support, individual & group therapy, academic tutoring or alternate schooling, social-emotional learning, life-skills development, and family support & wraparound care.

If your child is experiencing frequent emotional or behavioral crises… or if you’re a school or caregiver searching for an alternative to suspension, expulsion, or out-of-home placement… ✅ It might be time to explore day treatment.

At ADWO, we’re committed to compassion, personalized care, and long-term success.

Visit our blog to read the full guide and learn how we can help transform lives:
https://adwocares.com/blogs/what-is-a-day-treatment-program-a-complete-guide-for-parents-schools-and-caregivers-in-colorado-springs

Learn what a day treatment program is, who it helps, and how ADWO Behavioral Services supports children and teens with behavioral, emotional, and cognitive needs in Colorado Springs.

11/26/2025

🎉✨ A new year is around the corner — and we’re getting ready to serve smarter, stronger, and with even more purpose. ✨🎉

We just released a new blog on how ADWO Behavioral Services is preparing for next year through better planning, stronger programs, staff development, expanded outreach, and improved support for the children, teens, adults, and families we serve.

👉 Read the full blog here:� https://adwocares.com/blogs/preparing-for-next-year-how-to-serve-smarter-be-ready

In this post, we break down how we’re building momentum for 2025 by:�
✔️ Strengthening behavioral health and residential programs�✔️ Enhancing staff training and trauma-informed practices�✔️ Improving day-to-day operations and wraparound support�✔️ Growing our community partnerships�✔️ Preparing families with tools for success�✔️ Expanding ADWO Global outreach and future initiatives

Every improvement we make today sets the foundation for greater impact tomorrow. 💛�Together, we can create a year filled with growth, stability, and hope for the people who need it most.

Learn how ADWO Behavioral Services prepares for the new year through better systems, staff training, community partnerships, and behavioral health program improvements. Discover how we serve smarter to support youth, adults, and families.

11/19/2025

🍁💛 Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a powerful tool for healing. 💛🍁

This Thanksgiving season, we’re sharing how gratitude plays a major role in behavioral health, especially for the children, teens, and adults we support every day at ADWO Behavioral Services.

👉 Read our newest blog:
“The Power of Gratitude in Behavioral Health: Why We Teach Thankfulness in Our Programs”

🔗 https://www.adwocares.com/blogs/the-power-of-gratitude-in-behavioral-health-why-we-teach-thankfulness-in-our-programs

In this post, we break down how gratitude helps our clients:
✨ Regulate emotions
✨ Strengthen relationships
✨ Reduce stress
✨ Build resilience
✨ Develop positive behavior skills

From gratitude journals to group reflections and daily check-ins, our team uses thankfulness as a practical therapeutic tool — not just during the holidays, but all year long.

This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate the progress, growth, and hope happening in our programs and in the lives of the families we serve. ❤️

Learn how gratitude strengthens emotional regulation, mental wellness, and resilience in children, teens, and adults receiving behavioral health services. Discover how ADWO incorporates thankfulness into therapy and residential programs.

11/17/2025

🎁✨ One act of kindness can inspire an entire community. ✨🎁
This holiday season, your generosity does more than meet needs — it sparks a ripple effect that encourages others to give, share, volunteer, and get involved.

We just published a new blog:
👉 “How Holiday Giving Inspires Others: The Ripple Effect of Your Impact”
Read it here: https://adwocares.com/blogs/how-holiday-generosity-inspires-others-to-give-the-ripple-effect-of-your-impact

From helping children in residential care to supporting families and adults with behavioral health needs, your holiday giving creates momentum that reaches far beyond a single moment. ❤️

When YOU give, you inspire:
🌟 Friends
🌟 Family
🌟 Coworkers
🌟 Local businesses
🌟 Entire communities

Your kindness becomes a movement — and that movement changes lives. 🙌
Let’s make this season one filled with hope, connection, and generosity.

Together, we can multiply impact and brighten the holidays for those who need it most.

Discover how your holiday generosity inspires others to give, creating a ripple effect that multiplies impact. Learn how ADWO Behavioral Services supports children, teens, families, and adults through community giving.

11/13/2025

🎁✨ Holiday giving isn’t just about gifts—it’s about growing hearts. ✨🎁
We just published a new blog: “5 Ways to Include Young People in Holiday Giving — And Why It Matters” 🙌

👉 Read it here: https://adwocares.com/blogs/5-ways-to-include-young-people-in-holiday-giving----and-why-it-matters

If you’re looking for meaningful ways to help kids, teens, and young adults develop kindness, empathy and connection this season — we’ve got you covered.

Here are some ideas you'll find inside:
🎨 Making holiday cards together
📦 Assembling care-packages for someone in need
🤝 Volunteering as a team
💖 Replacing one gift with an act of service
🧠 Reflecting on gratitude and community

At ADWO Behavioral Services, we believe children thrive when they serve, connect and feel part of something greater than themselves. Let’s raise a generation of givers this holiday season.

🔗 Click the link, read the blog, share your favorite idea, and tag a friend who’d love to get involved.

Discover 5 powerful ways to involve children and teens in holiday giving. Learn how ADWO Behavioral Services promotes youth generosity, emotional growth, and community support during the holiday season.

11/09/2025

Mental health is important at every stage of life, and it’s crucial to remember that seeking support is a sign of strength, no matter how old you are or how successful you’ve become. Even the most accomplished athletes face challenges and know that reaching out for help can make all the difference. Let’s break the stigma and support one another in talking about our struggles. Remember, you’re not alone!

If you or someone you know needs help, don’t hesitate to reach out to these resources:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
- National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741

Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.

09/15/2025

💙 Little things at home make a big difference.

From morning check-ins to celebrating small wins, parents can help kids with cognitive disabilities build confidence + social skills every day.

✨ Check out our quick tips here: https://www.adwocares.com/blogs/top-strategies-parents-can-use-at-home-to-reinforce-social-emotional-learning-for-children-with-cognitive-disabilities

Discover practical, effective strategies parents can use at home to support social-emotional learning in children with cognitive disabilities — with routines, emotional check-ins, modeling, and more.

09/05/2025

🌟 Every Child Deserves to Belong
For many kids with behavioral health needs, the school day can feel overwhelming. But after school doesn’t have to be the same story.

At ADWO, our after-school program in Colorado Springs, CO is built on one powerful principle: belonging.

✅ We celebrate every child’s unique strengths
✅ We create safe, structured routines to reduce stress
✅ We encourage friendships through group play and teamwork
✅ We empower kids to feel seen, valued, and supported

When kids feel like they truly belong, amazing things happen: confidence grows, anxiety fades, and positive friendships take root.

💙 Parents tell us they see fewer meltdowns, smoother evenings, and a happier home life when their child feels accepted in our after-school community.

👉 Read our latest blog to see how inclusive after-school spaces can change the emotional well-being of children:

🔗 https://www.adwocares.com/blogs/creating-a-sense-of-belonging-the-emotional-impact-of-inclusive-after-school-spaces

For children with behavioral health needs, school can sometimes feel like a tough place to navigate. Between academics, social pressures, and the challenges of self-regulation, many kids end the school day feeling drained, isolated, or misunderstood.

08/19/2025

🕒 From Chaos to Calm: The Power of Structure in After-School Time

Did you know the hours right after school can be the most overwhelming for kids—especially those with behavioral health needs? Without a plan, this stretch can cause stress, overthinking, or even anxiety.

That’s why our after-school program in Colorado Springs, CO isn’t just childcare—it’s a structured, supportive, and intentional space designed to make after-school time smoother and more soothing.

In our latest blog post, CEO William Sanders Sr. explains how a consistent routine—think snack, homework, group time, and calming transitions—gives kids what they crave most: predictability, safety, and balance. These routines aren’t just a schedule—they’re therapy in action.

Here’s what parents are noticing at home:
- Fewer afternoon meltdowns
- More confidence tackling homework
- Friendships and social skills taking shape
- Peaceful evenings (and better sleep!)
- When after-school feels secure, the whole family breathes easier.

Curious how thoughtful structure can transform the end-of-day experience for your child?

Read the full blog to discover more →

When the school bell rings, kids may seem like they’re ready to relax. But for many children—especially those dealing with behavioral health challenges—the hours after school can feel overwhelming. Without the right structure, these hours often lead to stress, restlessness, or even increased a...