Psychotropic medication are often prescribed to treat challenging behaviors and mental health issues. While necessary in some cases, numerous studies have demonstrated that the rates of psychotropic medication prescriptions are disproportionately high among children in foster care., "July 2013.", Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed June 2014)
It is the policy of the Colorado Department of Human Services to promote the provision of safe and adequate 24-hour care of children in an environment designed to meet the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of the children at those times in the life of such children when the child's family of origin is unable or unwilling to provide adequate care. It is also the policy of the Department to require 24- hour care providers to meet standards and conditions for the well-being and protection of the children in their care., "615-82-14-2001 (Revised 02-2007)", "Commodity no. 615-82-14-0119.", Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover; (viewed January 2014)
This report is presented as a guide to be used by the State in determining how the various functions from informed choice, to plan development, to service delivery can be implemented in such a way as to not only support but also facilitate a Self-determination process for persons with developmental disabilities. While there are some areas that have greater detail in the recommendations than others, there are some general themes that promote Self-determination and are important for the State to consider as the details are developed., submitted to Division for Developmental Disabilities, Colorado ; submitted by Ad Hoc Committee on Self-determination., "September 29, 2003.", Online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed November 2016)
Within the context of the Division of Youth Correction's "Vision", "Mission Statement", and "Master Goals" each Regional Office shall develop goals and measurable objectives appropriate to its purpose and aligned to the 5 key strategies and 5 core values. The goals and objectives shall be reviewed annually and updated as necessary., "Revised October 2013-2014.", Online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed December 2018)
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) have been aware of potential conflicts of interest in the developmental disability services delivery system related to the multiple roles that Community Centered Boards (CCBs) hold for some time. In February 2010, the Departments solicited applications for and convened a stakeholder group to develop recommendations for resolving the conflict of interest issues inherent in the developmental disabilities system., "September 15, 2010.", Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed February 2012)
Includes two attachments entitled: "A Call To Action: Advancing Essential Services and Research on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders" and "Reducing Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies"., Online resource; title from PDF caption (viewed July 2018)
This document clarifies and updates the roles and responsibilities of local Community Centered Boards (CCBs) and Special Education Administrative Units (AUs) (i.e., boards of cooperative education services and qualifying school districts) to carry out state and federal law, rules, and regulations relevant to identification, screening, evaluation and transition of infants and toddlers suspected to have a developmental delay or disability. Roles identified are the responsibility of the CCB and AU of the child's residence., "April 2014.", Online resource; title from PDF caption (viewed January 2019)
