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: “Coronavirus In Colorado: Shutdown Causes Drop In Child Abuse Reporting”

CO Child Protection Ombudsman

Ombudsman Stephanie Villafuerte joined the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services to speak with CBS4 News about the drop in child abuse reporting during COVID-19 and the ways child protection workers are getting creative to find protective gear on the front lines.

 “If you keep case workers safe, you’re going to keep children and families safe.”

-Ombudsman Stephanie Villafuerte for CBS4 News

Watch the Full Interview