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.

News & Updates

CO Child Protection Ombudsman

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

“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 ...
CO Child Protection Ombudsman

CPO Helps Identify Barriers to Children’s Mental Health Access as Part of Colorado Behavioral Health Task Force

The CPO receives dozens of calls from parents each year who are trying to access mental health care for their children. In these cases, children ...