Children & Families

Child Protection - Investigation of abuse/neglect referrals, addresses child's need for safety, addresses child's need for permanence, on-going family services.

Adult Protection - To intervene with or on the behalf of at-risk adults to correct or alleviate situations in which actual or imminent danger of abuse, neglect, or exploitation exists.

Core Services - Home based services, Life Skills, Family Therapy, Substance Abuse treatment

Resource Development - Family Foster Home Recruitment
A family foster home provides temporary or long-term care for children who must live outside of their own homes and are in need of protection and/or supervision, including children with physical handicaps or development disabilities. Foster parents must demonstrate a genuine interest in and knowledge of children and concern for their care and well-being.

For more online information regarding these programs link to the State of Colorado pages.

For local information on the above programs please contact the Pitkin County Department of Social Services at: 970-429-2042