SB 151 Survey

The Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman (CPO) is starting efforts to implement two newly enacted laws that will require a collaboration and partnership between the CPO and the state's residential child care community. Both laws (detailed below) require the CPO to implement new programing in Colorado. To do this effectively, the CPO will be launching a listening tour to learn from those with experience in this community. 

The CPO is hosting two virtual listening tour sessions designed specifically for staff and facility leaders. These sessions are an opportunity for these individuals to share their insights, priorities and suggestions about how the CPO may best carry out its responsibilities in a way that supports the work of these facilities and the youth they serve. 

Overview: The Office of the Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman (CPO) is starting efforts to implement two newly enacted laws that will require a collaboration and partnership between the CPO and the state's residential child care community. Both laws (detailed below) require the CPO to implement new programing in Colorado. To do this effectively, the CPO […]

The CPO will be hosting two kickoff meetings explaining the background and content of the survey required in Senate Bill 25-151 and answering any questions facility leadership may have. This is the first of two kick off meetings. 

The CPO will be hosting two kickoff meetings explaining the background and content of the survey required in Senate Bill 25-151 and answering any questions facility leadership may have. This is the first of two kick off meetings.

On October 1, 2024, the Timothy Montoya Task Force to Prevent Children and Youth from Running Away from Out-of-home Placements, published its final report. In that report, the task force issues a recommendation to conduct an assessment of the physical infrastructure needs of residential child care facilities. Specifically, the task force recommended: "The Colorado General […]

On October 1, 2024, the Timothy Montoya Task Force to Prevent Children and Youth from Running Away from Out-of-home Placements, published its final report. In that report, the task force issues a recommendation to conduct an assessment of the physical infrastructure needs of residential child care facilities. Specifically, the task force recommended: "The Colorado General […]

On October 1, 2024, the Timothy Montoya Task Force to Prevent Children and Youth from Running Away from Out-of-home Placements, published its final report. In that report, the task force issues a recommendation to conduct an assessment of the physical infrastructure needs of residential child care facilities. Specifically, the task force recommended: "The Colorado General […]

On October 1, 2024, the Timothy Montoya Task Force to Prevent Children and Youth from Running Away from Out-of-home Placements, published its final report. In that report, the task force issues a recommendation to conduct an assessment of the physical infrastructure needs of residential child care facilities. Specifically, the task force recommended: "The Colorado General […]