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)
Based on a year's worth of research, data review, and discussion, the Birth-to-Five Task Group makes four recommendations: Explore decision-making at the points of assessment closure and case closure. Address high staff turnover rates within both child welfare and early childhood systems. Enhance cross-system collaboration. Ensure that child welfare is engaged in the Colorado Child Maltreatment Prevention Framework for Action developed out of the Office of Early Childhood., "February 2, 2017.", Bibliography: page 10., Online resource; title from PDF caption (viewed May 2024)
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)