76C3882774FE28E4872583B5005E04DB Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN OF COLORADOHOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICESDate Mar 6, 2019 Location HCR 0107 Presentation from the Child Protection Ombudsman of Colorado - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf/0/6C62EDB01F55...$File/190306 AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 190306 AttachA.pdf 10:06:57 AM Stephanie Villafuerte, Child Protection Ombudsman, presented to the committee and distributed a handout (Attachment A). She described the history and functions of the Child Protection Ombudsman of Colorado (CPO). Ms. Villafuerte described the jurisdiction and authority of the CPO and overlap with various state agencies involved in child protection. 10:12:09 AM Ms. Villafuerte described the types of cases that the CPO receives and investigates. She highlighted recent CPO projects, including an investigation into county adoption assistance. She described the CPO's 2019 goals, including increased communication and outreach. 10:19:21 AM Ms. Villafuerte responded to questions about investigations regarding the Youth Services Division, policies developed by the CPO, and similar Ombudsman in other states.