Colorado's Adult Protective Services (APS) system, first established in 1983, protects at-risk adults who, because of mental or physical ability, are unable to obtain services or other wise protect their own health, safety, and welfare.
In Colorado, 76% of inmates have a moderate to severe need for substance abuse treatment. One of the programs funded by the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) to help link this high volume of offenders with substance abuse treatment is the Colorado Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (Colorado TASC) program, administered by a contractual relationship with Peer Assistance Services, Inc. (PAS).
The Early Intervention (EI) Colorado program provides supports and services to children birth through two years of age who have developmental delays or disabilities and their families. It is a voluntary program and does not discriminate based on race , culture, religion, income level or disability.
The purpose of the handbook is to describe policies and guidelines for Diagnostic & Evaluation (D&E) Clinics. Although each community's D&E clinic is unique, general operating procedures and fundamentals are the same, as outlined in this handbook.
To provide stakeholders with an understanding of the unique educational needs and rights of children touched by the child welfare system and to empower them with an ability to promote positive school experiences as an integral part of the safety, permanency, and well being of children and youth.
