Tennyson Center for Children

Tennyson Center for Children

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

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Why Tennyson Center for Children is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1904

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What believers are saying

  • FY24 annual report says donors supported hundreds of traumatized children across Colorado.
  • The organization still serves about 1,000 families through day treatment and in-home support.
  • June 2026 board leadership change can help stabilize fundraising after the residential shutdown.

What critics are saying

  • Tennyson closed residential care again in May 2026 after staffing shortages and assault allegations.
  • A December 2025 counselor sex-assault charge exposed supervision failures and reputation damage.
  • If regulators tighten oversight, Denver residential revenues disappear and Tennyson becomes day-program only.

What makes Tennyson Center for Children unique

  • Tennyson's 120-year Denver trauma services span school, in-home support, and family care.
  • Its K-12 therapeutic day school and community-based programs stayed open during residential turmoil.
  • Becca O’Brien Kuusinen became board chair on June 24, 2026, signaling governance continuity.

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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

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
Denver7
Aug 13th, 2025
Tennyson Center's Mile High Q & Groove turns 15 with an 80s bash

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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