Anyone witnessing a child in a life-threatening situation should call 911 immediately.
Family First is an online tool for case workers who help children and youth. The Family First Prevention Services Act ( Family First) is a
federal law that allows local child welfare agencies to use federal funding to pay for services that keep kids safe, growing up in their families. Contact your county’s Department of Social Services (DSS) for child placement or to become an adoptive or foster parent. A list of Colorado licensed (child placement) agencies and facilities is here: https//cofamilyfirst.org/provider-services/child-placement-agencies-facilities-directory/ A list of statewide prevention resources is here: https//cofamilyfirst.org/prevention-services/prevention-services-directory/ You can also call the Colorado Child and Adult abuse and Neglect Report Hotline at 719-589-7805, 303-636-1750 or 844-CO-4-KIDS or 844-264-5437 to report abuse or neglect, or safety concerns for children and adults at risk due to age or disability. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, everyday.