The Colorado Department of Early Childhood Education requires childcare centers and schools to run background checks for all employees. This includes both a criminal history background check and a child abuse and neglect registry check (also called “TRAILS”). The...
Understanding TRAILS Appeals in ColoradoIf you’ve ever heard the term “TRAILS appeal” in Colorado, you might be wondering what it means. If you’re received a letter from the Department of Human Services that you have a founded finding against you for child...
Juvenile Court is a Problem-Solving CourtThe goal of a dependency and neglect case is to give parents the skills and help they need to provide safe and loving care to their children. The Department of Human Services is required to make reasonable efforts to help you...
Allegations of child abuse or neglect are terrifying. It is important to keep children safe from abusive individuals. However, I have also seen child abuse allegations come from disgruntled family members or an ex-spouse, as a way to try to gain a custody advantage....
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. A call or visit from a Department of Human Services caseworker. We’ve all heard the horror stories on the news of children were who removed from their parents. In this article, I want to provide you with some good news, and First,...
