Prevention Resources

Preventing child abuse starts with supporting families before a crisis occurs. Colorado offers a variety of programs and resources designed to strengthen families and protect children.

Prevention Programs

Home Visiting Programs

Evidence-based programs that provide in-home support to new and expectant parents, including Nurse-Family Partnership and Parents as Teachers.

Parent Education

Classes and workshops that teach positive parenting skills, child development, and stress management.

Family Resource Centers

Community-based centers that provide a range of support services for families, including referrals, support groups, and emergency assistance.

Crisis Hotlines

24/7 support for parents in crisis, including the National Parent Helpline and the Colorado Crisis Line.

Community Resources

CO4Kids is the Colorado Department of Human Services' statewide initiative to provide awareness about Colorado's child welfare system. It focuses on educating the public about the signs of child abuse and neglect, while raising awareness about the Hotline (844-264-5437) to report concerns related to a child or youth. CO4Kids also strives to strengthen families as a means of preventing abuse and neglect from happening in the first place, helping all Colorado kids have a safe environment. Finally, the campaign is committed to recruiting and retaining foster and adoptive parents, so that when an out of home placement is unavoidable, a child has a safe place to thrive.