Our Mission

At Changing Tomorrow Today, trauma-informed practices and compassionate, nurturing care are the foundation of everything we do.

  • Empowerment & Autonomy: We believe in the limitless potential of every young woman, guiding and supporting her journey toward independent living and self-efficacy.

  • Dignity & Respect: We honor the inherent worth, unique identity, and lived experiences of the youth in our care.

  • Collaborative, Holistic Growth: In partnership with families, agencies, and peers, we champion equity and belonging through care that is individual-focused, culturally competent, and trauma-responsive.

About us

.Changing Tomorrow Today (CTT) is a specialized residential treatment center located in Aurora, Colorado. Our mission is to provide a safe, healing, and empowering community where children and youth can recover, grow, and thrive. Through dedicated therapeutic care, robust educational support, positive peer engagement, and trauma-informed programming, we prepare residents to reclaim their strengths and build meaningful futures grounded in resilience and purpose.

Scope of Services & Eligibility

CTT delivers targeted, specialized care tailored to individual developmental needs:

  • Demographics Served: Female youth from 7 to 18 years of age.

  • Extended Care Eligibility: Provision of services up to 21 years of age for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who qualify for the Children’s Habilitation Residential Program (CHRP) Waiver.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every child and youth emerges from residential care feeling whole, confident, and fully equipped to shape their life and community with integrity, compassion, and strength. By embracing individual potential and fostering leadership, CTT is dedicated to transforming today’s adolescents into tomorrow’s empowered changemakers.

  Our Values

  • Create trauma-informed environments that promote stability and well-being for all residents.

  • Support children and youth in building confidence, resilience, and decision-making skills through tailored therapies and leadership experiences.

  • Integrate academic and vocational learning with socio-emotional growth, empowering children and youth for post-residential success.

  • Facilitate peer connection, respect for diversity, and supportive mentor bonds to counter isolation and build belonging.

  • Encourage voice, creativity, and leadership through arts, journaling, peer facilitation, and service initiatives.