Parent CNA Program

Get Paid to Care for Your Child at Home

Caring for a child with medical needs can be a full-time responsibility. Colorado’s Parent CNA Program allows eligible parents to become certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and receive payment through Medicaid for providing care to their own child at home.

SummitWest Care helps guide families through the process of becoming a CNA caregiver for their child, while ensuring children receive safe, high-quality care under the supervision of our experienced nursing team.

This program allows children with medical needs to receive care from someone they know and trust—their parent.

Program Overview

The Colorado Parent CNA Program allows parents of children with medical needs to become certified caregivers and provide approved home health services to their child through Medicaid.

Through this program, parents complete CNA training and certification requirements and then work with a home health agency—like SummitWest Care—to provide care to their child at home.

SummitWest Care works closely with families to:

Guide parents through program requirements
Support CNA training and certification
Coordinate care plans with physicians
Provide ongoing clinical oversight by licensed nurses

This program helps families maintain stability while ensuring children receive medically appropriate care in the comfort of home.

Who We Serve

The Parent CNA Program may be appropriate for families who:

Have a child with medical needs requiring in-home care
Are enrolled in Colorado Medicaid
Want to become their child’s certified caregiver
Need nursing or skilled support services at home

Children who qualify often have conditions that require regular monitoring, treatments, or assistance with medical care.

Our team helps families determine if their child may qualify and guides them through the next steps.

How to Qualify

Eligibility for the Parent CNA Program is determined by Colorado Medicaid and typically includes:

The child must be enrolled in Colorado Medicaid
The child must have medical needs requiring in-home care
A physician must authorize home health services
The parent must complete CNA certification requirements
Care must be provided through an approved home health agency

Because each situation is unique, SummitWest Care can help families understand the requirements and determine if the program may be a good fit.

Why SummitWest Care

SummitWest Care is a local, not-for-profit home health agency serving the Western Slope for more than 20 years. Our pediatric and home health teams are committed to helping families access the care and resources they need.

Families choose SummitWest Care because we offer:

Experienced pediatric nursing support
Guidance through complex Medicaid programs
Clinical oversight from licensed nurses
Personalized care plans for each child
A compassionate, family-centered approach

Our mission is simple: help families care for their loved ones safely at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Colorado Medicaid allows parents to become certified CNAs and provide care for their child when medical necessity is established and program requirements are met.

Yes. Parents must complete CNA training and certification before providing care through the program.

Children who require medical or supportive care at home due to illness, disability, or complex medical conditions may qualify depending on Medicaid eligibility.

Contact Our Team

If you are interested in learning more about the Parent CNA Program or want to find out if your child may qualify, our team is here to help.

970-263-0202