Bal Swan Helps Local Families

Bal Swan Helps Local Families Grow Through Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

Mark Your Calendar for the Bal Swan Ball, February 25

By Missy Ruzicka

"Our Future in Bloom!” is this year’s theme to Broomfield’s longest standing black tie event, The Bal Swan Ball.

It starts with a spark of thoughtfulness. As Broomfield’s first non-profit organization established in 1963, Bal Swan Children’s Center’s Board and Founders knew that Broomfield was a community that wanted to take care of its people, with a strong focus on preserving the dignity and self-worth of all Broomfield citizens. Mr. Bal Swan and Mr. Fred Spallone donated money and land so Bal Swan Children’s Center could be built, and there would be an intentional space in Broomfield for children of all abilities to learn and grow together.

Its legacy has grown through the decades, in a reciprocal spirit of love and commitment to the community. Here are just a few comments about the school from those directly touched by the magic of Bal Swan.

“Five years ago, our son started at this amazing school. We were broken, we were lost, we were scared, and we had no idea what to do. The staff scooped us up and held us. Everyday, we were reminded that our amazing kid has so many strengths and endless potential.”

Bal Swan Children’s Center knows what families need to grow in their care.

“You taught [my children] love and kindness and patience and self-control. You oozed this out from your soul because your soul is so kind and so patient and so full of love. You gave me grace and forgiveness and encouragement. You told me I was doing a great job when I was sure I was scarring my children for life. And it’s not just me.

You call every child and every parent who walks through that door, ‘friend.’ And you mean it. When I think about all of the families you have touched, I marvel at how much love you have spread into this world. I marvel at how Bal Swan has changed lives and given parents so much peace and a chance to catch their breath.”

At Bal Swan, supporting children, their families, and caregivers is like spreading sunshine and love on the gardens of spring.

“My oldest son experienced a variety of special needs challenges in his early years. In preschool he was listed by the State of Colorado as an ‘At Risk Child’ and as a result he attended Bal Swan for a year prior to entering Kindergarten. At the time, we were very discouraged as parents, but the year at Bal Swan became the turning point of beginning to have hope based on the resources and support that was provided. While it has continued to be a journey with my son to work through his challenges, today he is a well-adjusted young man working towards a college degree. And his time at Bal Swan was the starting point of positive development.”

All visitors to Bal Swan Children’s Center feel the magic of this school. Children feel intuitively loved and valued and the parents are supported in their parenting.

Please support us in creating many more life changing family stories by attending “Our Future In Bloom,” Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel and Resort for a evening of dinner, entertainment, and dancing, and learn more about how Bal Swan is an integral part of the Broomfield community.

To register visit https://www.balswan.org/ bal-swan-ball