Resources, Forms & Trainings

This 1 hour and 14 minute video is a recording of the “Welcome and Plenary Session” of the 2021 Colorado Convening on Children, Youth and Families. In this panel discussion different experts discuss the importance of putting families first.

This town hall recording is 1 hour and 45 minutes and includes information on Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) and Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs) among other topics.

}Recorded Video of the 2021 Convening Overview of Family First presentation to all judical and legal community partners

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This report summarizes a proposal of Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) that strengthens and expands the safety net system that provides behavioral health services to individuals with severe behavioral health disorders, including individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

This 2-page fact sheet provides basic information on the relationship between Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs) and Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMDs) as they relate to Family First.

This 4-minute video introduces the Family First Candidacy tipsheet.

This report summarizes key themes and follow-up action items identified by the Placement Continuum Learning Collaboratives.

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The QRTP bench card was created to help CASA volunteers understand rules and regulations that should guide their work related to placing a child or youth in a QRTP