Our Story

A family who understands, because we've lived it too.

Family First Protection Services was built on a simple truth: care is better when it comes from people who genuinely understand what your family is going through. That understanding is personal for us.

We're a Nebraska family who put down roots in Littleton, Colorado almost ten years ago. What started as a move has become a permanent home — we've raised our family here, built relationships in this community, and grown to love the Denver metro area as much as the place we came from.

Two of our own children live with special needs, and that experience shapes everything about how we approach this work. We know the early mornings, the therapy appointments, the paperwork, the waiver applications, and the small victories that mean everything. We've sat on both sides of the table — as a family in need of support, and now as a provider of it.

That's why Family First Protection Services isn't just a name. Our own children are part of why we do this, and why we care so deeply about getting it right for every family and every caregiver we work with.

We also know that caregiving isn't a one-way relationship. The people who show up to provide care carry their own weight, too — the long days, the emotional toll, the responsibility of caring for someone else's family as if it were their own. And caring for your own family wears on you too — a lot of the families we work with are also caring for their own children, or for aging parents and other older adults, on top of everything else. We see that, we respect it, and we try to support our care team the same way we support the families we serve.

We'd genuinely love to hear about your experience — the challenges, the wins, what's worked for your family and what hasn't. Conversations like that are part of how we keep getting better at this.

The family behind Family First Protection Services at home together
The family behind Family First Protection Services.
"We know what it's like to need this kind of care — and we know what it takes to provide it. That's the perspective we bring to every family we work with."
The Family Behind FFPS

Why It's Different

What our experience means for your family

Being a special needs family ourselves isn't a talking point — it's the lens we use for every decision we make.

Real Understanding

We've navigated waiver programs, therapy schedules, and difficult days ourselves. We're not guessing at what your family needs — we recognize it.

Respect for Caregivers

We understand what it takes to be on the giving end of care too. Our team is supported, valued, and treated like the professionals they are.

A Community, Not a Transaction

We love hearing from families about their own experiences with special needs. Those conversations shape how we grow and how we care.

Rooted Locally

Almost a decade in Littleton has given us deep ties to the Denver metro community we serve — this is home, not just a service area.

Family-First Values

Our own family's journey with special needs is woven into how we built this agency — patience, dignity, and genuine care come first.

Open Ears, Always

Whether you're a parent, a caregiver, or someone new to this world, we'd love to hear your story and learn from your experience.

Let's Connect

We'd love to hear your story

Whether you're looking for care or just want to talk with a family who gets it, reach out any time.