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Colorado Revised Statutes Title 19. Children's Code § 19-3.3-108. Office of the child protection ombudsman--annual report

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) On or before September 1 of each year, commencing with the September 1 following the first fiscal year in which the office was established, the ombudsman shall prepare a written report that must include, but need not be limited to, information from the preceding fiscal year and any recommendations concerning the following:

(a) Actions taken by the ombudsman relating to the duties of the office set forth in section 19-3.3-103;

(b) Statutory, regulatory, budgetary, or administrative changes relating to child protection, including systemic changes, to improve the safety of and promote better outcomes for children and families receiving child welfare services in Colorado;

(c) Results of the ombudsman's self-initiated investigation and ongoing review of the safety and well-being of an unaccompanied immigrant child who is housed in a state-licensed residential child care facility, as described in section 19-3.3-103.

(2) Notwithstanding section 24-1-136(11)(a)(I), the ombudsman shall distribute the written report to the governor, the chief justice, the board, and the general assembly. The ombudsman shall present the report to the health and human services committees of the house of representatives and of the senate, or any successor committees.

(3) The ombudsman shall post the annual report on the office of the child protection ombudsman's website and the general assembly's website.

(4) The ombudsman shall present or communicate quarterly updates to the board on the activities of the office.

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