Representative McLachlan, bill sponsor, introduced HB21-1151. Currently, only county departments of human or social services and child placement agencies are allowed to certify foster homes. This bill allows federally recognized Indian tribes to certify their own foster homes.

Representative Catlin, bill sponsor, gave opening remarks on the bill.

Ms. Minna Castillo-Cohen, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Korey Elger, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Ashley Chase, representing Colorado Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions of the previous witnesses.

Ms. Kathryn Redhorse, representing Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, testified in support of the bill.

Representative McLachlan and Representative Catlin gave final comments on the bill.