Child Welfare Data

Data helps us understand the scope of child welfare challenges in Colorado and measure our progress in keeping children safe.

Key Statistics

80,000+Calls to the hotline annually

5,000+Children in foster care

2,000+Licensed foster homes

64Counties with child welfare services

Reports & Publications

The Colorado Department of Human Services publishes regular reports on child welfare outcomes, including the Child Welfare Data Book, Annual Report, and County Performance Reports.

Data 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.