The Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman is currently experiencing an influx of cases which has increased the length of time required to review each case. The agency remains committed to providing quality and thorough services to each of its clients, and we sincerely appreciate your patience as we work to return the case review times to normal.

CPO in the News: “A youth corrections center plagued by escapes, drugs and a riot is headed for a physical — and cultural — reorganization”

CO Child Protection Ombudsman

“What we want to see is a change in the underlying foundation of how they do business. There is a lack of transparency and accountability and that has led to children and staff being harmed.”

– Ombudsman Stephanie Villafuerte on the Division of Youth Services

Read the full Colorado Sun article here. The CPO also spoke with the Denver Post on this topic here.