Resources, Forms & Trainings

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is excited to announce a new contract for therapeutic foster care and a professional foster care pilot program with Superior Caregivers.

Colorado Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Frequently Asked Questions
This is still a draft – questions and edits will be added as needed

Colorado Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)

Current State Department approved directions, formatting, and index for records of adoptions completed by a Child Placement Agency.

List of documents which must be submitted to the Provider Services Unit prior to a new license being issued for a Secure Residential Treatment Center

Form to be completed and submitted it to the Provider Services Unit with application for License/Certification as a RCCF/QRTP for any RCCF’s and QRTP’s planning to enroll with Medicaid

Full checklist of rules a Qualified Residential Treatment Program must be in compliance with prior to a new license being issued

Checklist used by Licensing to review Host Family Home Youth files

Full checklist of rules a CPA must be in compliance with prior to a new license being issued

Facility Child Abuse and Neglect (Trails) Request. Links to Colorado Department of Early Childhood Background Check web site.