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Tennyson Center for Children
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Therapeutic school and trauma-focused services
Tennyson Center for Children
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Therapeutic school and trauma-focused services
Overview
Tennyson Center for Children provides mental health and wellness services for trauma-affected children and families. It operates an accredited therapeutic K-12 school on campus with a 3:1 student-to-staff ratio, offers in-home and community therapy across 12 counties, and runs CHRP residential services. It differentiates itself by offering education, therapy, and residential care under one organization with a long history since 1904 and by leading a statewide Rewiring initiative to keep families safely together. Its goal is to improve mental health and wellness, helping children learn, grow, and thrive while reducing child-welfare involvement.
About Tennyson Center for Children
Industries
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1904
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tennyson still serves about 1,000 families through day treatment and in-home support.
- Its 2026 programming reports 68% trauma-symptom reduction and 92% school reintegration.
- New CEO Mindy Watrous and Board Chair Becca O'Brien Kuusinen started in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Tennyson closed its residential program again in May 2026 after staffing shortages.
- The shutdown followed staff injuries and a former employee's alleged teen sexual assault.
- Residential instability echoes 2021's fatal runaway case, threatening licensure and donor confidence.
What makes Tennyson Center for Children unique
- Tennyson runs a fully accredited K-12 trauma-focused day school in Denver.
- It pairs school, therapy, and family support across Colorado.
- Its programs target complex trauma and I/DD, not general childcare.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Mental Health Support
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Pet Insurance
Legal Services
Disability Insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -4%1 year growth
↓ -4%2 year growth
↓ -4%Tennyson Center for Children is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Mile High Q & Groove event on Friday, Sept. 12 at Mile High Station in Denver.
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About Tennyson Center for Children
Industries
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1904
Tennyson Center for Children is Hiring for 4 Jobs on Simplify!
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