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 […]
The CPO Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the appointment of the next Child Protection Ombudsman. The meeting will be held via Zoom. There is no posted agenda for the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97230224786?pwd=em2IRF5Z7YwOocYVTCb1zz29pX1ZQc.1 Meeting ID: 972 3022 4786 Passcode: 543932 --- One tap mobile +17193594580,,97230224786#,,,,*543932# US +16699006833,,97230224786#,,,,*543932# US (San Jose)
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 […]
The CPO Advisory Board will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. This will be a hybrid meeting.
The CPO Advisory Board will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026. This will be a hybrid meeting.
On July 1, 2026, the CPO published the results of a statewide survey of residential child care facilities in Colorado examining the use of physical infrastructure to prevent youth from running away from out-of-home care. In accordance with Senate Bill 25-151, the survey gathered input from facility leaders throughout the state on the types of […]
On July 1, 2026, the CPO published the results of a statewide survey of residential child care facilities in Colorado examining the use of physical infrastructure to prevent youth from running away from out-of-home care. In accordance with Senate Bill 25-151, the survey gathered input from facility leaders throughout the state on the types of […]
The CPO Advisory Board will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026. This will be a hybrid meeting.
The CPO will kickoff the Safety & Risk Assessment Work Group. The agenda is available HERE. During this meeting, members will introduce themselves, talk through how the group will work together and start foundational conversations about Colorado's approach to safety and risk assessment. Below are resources for the Work Group: Final audit report: Colorado Family […]
Please join the CPO team and members of the CPO Advisory Board in Grand Junction for our annual Community Meeting. During this meeting we will provide a brief overview of the services provided by the CPO and we will hear from organizations and agencies in the area about how they serve children and families. The […]
The CPO Advisory Board will hold its annual out-of-town board meeting in Grand Junction Colorado. The Board will be holding its meeting 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026. The meeting will be open to the public and held in the Whitewater Creek Room at the Grand Junction Convention Center, located at […]
