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8AF9D101C49BA8E1872589F0005CD965 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM RESIDENTIAL PROVIDERS

INTERIM COMMITTEE  COLORADO'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE
Date Jul 18, 2023      
Location Old State Library



Presentation from Residential Providers - Committee Discussion Only


10:54:13 AM  
Benjamin Teevan,
Fostering Colorado, and Dr. Becky Miller Updike, Colorado Association of
Family and Children's Agencies, presented to the committee. Mr. Teevan
reviewed recent legislation on child welfare funding.  Dr. Miller
Updike discussed the capacity crisis in residential placement.  She
discussed the various entities that refer to residential placement agencies
and the funding challenges the agencies face.  

11:03:51 AM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee. Dr. Miller Updike referenced California's efforts to end out-of-state placements.