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CO Code § 26-5.5-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 5.5 - Family Preservation|§ 26-5.5-106. Family Preservation Commission - Establishment or Designation - Duties

  The governing body of each county or city and county shall establish a family preservation commission for the county or city and county to carry out the duties described in subsection (2) of this section. The commission shall be interdisciplinary and multiagency in composition; except that such commission shall include at least two members from the public at large. The governing body may designate an existing board or group to act as the commission. A group of counties may agree to designate a regional commission to act collectively as the commission for all of such counties. A family preservation commission may be consolidated with other local advisory boards pursuant to section 24-1.7-103, C.R.S.    It shall be the duty of each commission established or designated pursuant to subsection (1) of this section to hold periodic meetings and evaluate the family preservation program within the county or city and county, and to identify any recommended changes to such program. On and after July 1, 1994, the commission shall submit an annual report to the executive director of the state department. The report shall consist of an evaluation of the overall effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the program and any recommended changes to such program. The report shall be submitted on or before the first day of September of each year.     History. Source: L. 93: Entire article R&RE, p. 2011, § 1, effective July 1. L. 97: (1) amended, p. 1191, § 16, effective July 1.
CO Code § 26-5.7-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 5.7 - Homeless Youth|§ 26-5.7-101. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Homeless Youth Act”.   History. Source: L. 97: Entire article added, p. 977, § 2, effective May 22.
CO Code § 26-5.7-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 5.7 - Homeless Youth|§ 26-5.7-102. Definitions

 As used in this article 5.7, unless the context otherwise requires:    “County department” means the county, city and county, or district department of human or social services.      “Homeless youth” means a child or youth who is at least eleven years of age but is less than twenty-one years of age and who:   Lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or    Has a primary nighttime residence that is:   A supervised, publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or    A public or private place not designed for, nor ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.          “Homeless youth” shall not include any individual imprisoned or otherwise detained pursuant to an act of congress or a state law.       “Homeless youth shelter” means a facility that is licensed pursuant to section 26-6-104. (3.5) “Licensed host family home” means a home that meets the requirements established by the state board by rule pursuant to section 26-6-106 (5) .    “Parent” means the legal custodian or guardian of the youth.    “Youth” or “child” means any person who is at least eleven years of age but is less than twenty-one years of age.      History. Source: L. 97: Entire article added, p. 977, § 2, effective May 22. L. 2011: (2) and (5) amended and (3.5) added,(HB 11-1079), ch. 83, p. 223, § 1, effective August 10. L. 2018: IP and (1) amended,(SB 18-092), ch. 38, p. 449, § 124, effective August 8.    Cross references:   For the legislative declaration in SB 18-092, see section 1 of chapter 38, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
CO Code § 26-5.7-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 5.7 - Homeless Youth|§ 26-5.7-103. Family Reconciliation Services

  Out of moneys appropriated to the state department for family reconciliation services, the state department may elect to contract directly with private nonprofit organizations or entities for the provision of family intervention reconciliation services or pass the moneys to a county department electing to provide such services. In such circumstances, the county department may provide the family intervention reconciliation services directly or the county department may contract with private nonprofit organizations or entities for the provision of such services. The county may also contract with private nonprofit organizations or entities for the provision of voluntary alternative residences pursuant to sections 26-5.7-107 and 26-5.7-108.    Any county department may elect to establish a program to provide services consistent with this article. If a county department so elects, it shall notify the state department of such action, and any homeless youth or any member of a family that is in conflict or is experiencing problems with a homeless youth may request family reconciliation services from the county department. Such services may be provided to alleviate personal or family situations that present a serious and imminent threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the youth or family and to maintain intact families wherever possible. Services shall be provided at the discretion of the county department, within the county department's available resources.    Family reconciliation services that may be established shall be designed to develop skills and support within families to resolve problems related to homeless youth or family conflicts and may include, but are not limited to, referral services for suicide prevention, family preservation services, psychiatric or other medical care, or psychological, welfare, legal, educational, mediation, or other social services such as temporary shelter or independent living, as appropriate to the needs of the youth and the family. County departments that elect to provide family educational reconciliation services shall work in cooperation with school district boards of education providing educational services to homeless children in order to jointly develop educational programs for homeless youth consistent with section 22-33-103.5, C.R.S.     History. Source: L. 97: Entire article added, p. 977, § 2, effective May 22.
CO Code § 26-5.7-104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 5.7 - Homeless Youth|§ 26-5.7-104. Taking Youth Into Custody - Transporting to Residence or Child Care Facility or Homeless Youth Shelter

  A law enforcement officer may take a youth into temporary custody without an order of the court under the following circumstances:   If a law enforcement agency has been contacted by the youth's parent and informed that the youth is absent from parental custody without consent; or    If an officer has reasonable cause to believe, considering the youth's age, the youth's location, and the time of day, that the youth is in circumstances that constitute a danger to the youth's safety.       Law enforcement custody pursuant to this section shall not extend beyond the amount of time reasonably necessary to transport the youth to a destination authorized pursuant to subsection (4) of this section.    Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of a law enforcement officer to take a youth into custody and follow the procedures established pursuant to article 2 or 3 of title 19, C.R.S.    A law enforcement officer taking a youth into custody pursuant to this section shall inform the youth of the reason for such custody and shall comply with either of the following:   The officer shall transport the youth to the home of the youth's parent. The officer releasing the youth into the custody of the youth's parent shall inform the parent of the reason for taking the youth into custody and shall inform the youth and the parent of the nature and location of any family reconciliation services available in their community.    The officer shall take the youth to a licensed child care facility or to a licensed homeless youth shelter if:   The youth evinces fear or distress at the prospect of being returned to the home of the youth's parent;    It is not practical to transport the youth to the home of the youth's parent; or    There is no parent available to accept custody of the youth.           History. Source: L. 97: Entire article added, p. 978, § 2, effective May 22.
CO Code § 26-5.7-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 5.7 - Homeless Youth|§ 26-5.7-106. Notification

  Any person who provides shelter to a youth without the consent of the youth's parent or legal guardian and after said person knows that the youth is away from the home of the youth's parent or legal guardian without permission shall notify the youth's parent, legal guardian, or a law enforcement officer that the youth is being sheltered within twenty-four hours after shelter has been provided and after acquiring knowledge that the youth is away from the home of the youth's parent or legal guardian without permission. If the youth refuses to provide the shelter with contact information for the youth's parent or legal guardian, the youth's parent or legal guardian is deceased, or the shelter director or other person in charge believes that notifying the parent or legal guardian would not be in the youth's best interest due to an imminent risk of abuse or neglect by the parent or legal guardian, the shelter shall notify the appropriate county department.    Upon admission of a youth to a licensed child care facility or licensed homeless youth shelter pursuant to this article 5.7, the facility or shelter shall:   Notify the youth's parent, legal guardian, or appropriate county department of the youth's whereabouts, physical and emotional condition, and the circumstances surrounding the youth's placement within twenty-four hours;    Notify the youth's parent or legal guardian that it is the paramount concern of the facility or shelter to achieve a reconciliation between the parent or legal guardian and the youth, to reunify the family, and to inform the parent or legal guardian about available alternatives;    Arrange transportation for the youth to the residence of the youth's parent or legal guardian when the youth and the parent or legal guardian agree that the youth shall return to the home of the youth's parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian shall reimburse the party who paid for the transportation costs to the extent of the parent's or legal guardian's ability.    Arrange transportation for the youth to an alternative residential placement facility when the youth and the youth's parent or legal guardian agree to such placement. The parent or legal guardian shall reimburse the appropriate person for transportation costs to the extent of the parent's or legal guardian's ability.        History. Source: L. 97: Entire article added, p. 980, § 2, effective May 22. L. 2020: Entire section amended,(SB 20-106), ch. 128, p. 554, § 3, effective September 14.
CO Code § 26-5.7-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 5.7 - Homeless Youth|§ 26-5.7-107. Voluntary Alternative Residence - Parental Agreement

  Any available family reconciliation services shall be provided to a youth and the youth's family when the youth voluntarily resides elsewhere than with the youth's parent. A youth and the youth's parent may enter into an agreement for a voluntary alternative residence out of the home. Any agreement for voluntary alternative residence shall be in writing signed by both the youth and the youth's parent and may include, but is not limited to, residence with a relative or other responsible adult, in a licensed child care facility, or in a licensed homeless youth shelter. Voluntary alternative residence may continue as long as there is agreement between the youth and the youth's parent.    Agreements for voluntary alternative residence pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may include arrangements for payment to the party providing the residence for the youth or other responsibilities.    A person assuming responsibility under the agreement for the provision of a residence for the youth shall have the authority to:   Enroll the youth in the school district in which the voluntary alternative residence is located; and    Authorize and obtain preventive medical and dental care and treatment for the youth.        History. Source: L. 97: Entire article added, p. 980, § 2, effective May 22.
CO Code § 26-6.4-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 6.4 - Colorado Nurse Home Visitor Program|§ 26-6.4-101. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Colorado Nurse Home Visitor Program Act”.   History. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations,(HB 13-1117), ch. 169, p. 565, § 4, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 25-31-101 as it existed prior to 2013.
CO Code § 26-6.4-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 6.4 - Colorado Nurse Home Visitor Program|§ 26-6.4-102. Legislative Declaration

  The general assembly hereby finds that, in order to adequately care for their newborns and young children, new mothers may often benefit from receiving professional assistance and information. Without such assistance and information, a young mother may develop habits or practices that are detrimental to her health and well-being and the health and well-being of her child. The general assembly further finds that inadequate prenatal care and inadequate care in infancy and early childhood often inhibit a child's ability to learn and develop throughout his or her childhood and may have lasting, adverse effects on the child's ability to function as an adult. The general assembly recognizes that implementation of a nurse home visitor program that provides educational, health, and other resources for new young mothers during pregnancy and the first years of their infants' lives has been proven to significantly reduce the amount of drug, including nicotine, and alcohol use and abuse by mothers, the occurrence of criminal activity committed by mothers and their children under fifteen years of age, and the number of reported incidents of child abuse and neglect. Such a program has also been proven to reduce the number of subsequent births, increase the length of time between subsequent births, and reduce the mother's need for other forms of public assistance. It is the intent of the general assembly that such a program be established for the state of Colorado, beginning with a limited number of participants and expanding by the year 2010 to be available to all low-income, first-time mothers in the state who consent to receiving services.    The general assembly further finds that, to implement such a program efficiently and effectively and to promote the successful implementation of partnerships between state public entities and the private sector, responsibility for the program should be divided between the state department, which shall be responsible for financial administration of the program, and a health sciences facility at the university of Colorado, which shall be responsible for programmatic and clinical support, evaluation, and monitoring for the program, and such other responsibilities as described in this article. It is the intent of the general assembly that the state department and the health sciences facility work collaboratively to share information in order to promote efficient and effective program implementation; however, neither entity is responsible for the other entity's statutorily prescribed duties.     History. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations,(HB 13-1117), ch. 169, p. 566, § 4, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 25-31-102 as it existed prior to 2013.
CO Code § 26-6.4-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 6.4 - Colorado Nurse Home Visitor Program|§ 26-6.4-103. Definitions

 As used in this article 6.4, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Entity” means any nonprofit, not-for-profit, or for-profit corporation; religious or charitable organization; institution of higher education; visiting nurse association; existing visiting nurse program; county, district, or municipal public health agency; county department of human or social services; political subdivision of the state; or other governmental agency; or any combination thereof.    “Health sciences facility” means the Anschutz medical campus or a successor facility located at the university of Colorado health sciences center that is selected by the president of the university of Colorado pursuant to section 26-6.4-105 to assist the state board in administering the program.    “Low-income” means an annual income that does not exceed two hundred percent of the federal poverty line.    “Master settlement agreement” means the master settlement agreement, the smokeless tobacco master settlement agreement, and the consent decree approved and entered by the court in the case denominated Case No. 97 CV 3432, in the district court for the city and county of Denver.    “Nurse” means a person licensed as a professional nurse pursuant to part 1 of article 255 of title 12 or accredited by another state or voluntary agency that the state board of nursing has identified by rule pursuant to section 12-255-107 (1)(a) as one whose accreditation may be accepted in lieu of board approval.    “Program” means the nurse home visitor program established in this article.    “State board” means the state board of human services created in section 26-1-107.    “State department” means the state department of human services created in section 26-1-105.    State of Colorado, ex rel. Gale A. Norton, Attorney General v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; American Tobacco Co., Inc.; Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.; Liggett & Myers, Inc.; Lorillard Tobacco Co., Inc.; Philip Morris, Inc.; United States Tobacco Co.; B.A.T. Industries, P.L.C.; The Council For Tobacco Research--U.S.A., Inc.; and Tobacco Institute, Inc.,  History. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations,(HB 13-1117), ch. 169, p. 566, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2018: IP and (1) amended,(SB 18-092), ch. 38, p. 450, § 128, effective August 8. L. 2019: (5) amended,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1712, § 195, effective October 1. L. 2020: (5) amended,(HB 20-1183), ch. 157, p. 704, § 64, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 25-31-103 as it existed prior to 2013.   Cross references:   For the legislative declaration in SB 18-092, see section 1 of chapter 38, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
CO Code § 26-6.4-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 6.4 - Colorado Nurse Home Visitor Program|§ 26-6.4-105. Health Sciences Facility - Duties

  The president of the university of Colorado shall identify a facility at the university of Colorado health sciences center with the knowledge and expertise necessary to:   Assist the state board by selecting and presenting entities from among the applications submitted pursuant to section 26-6.4-106;    Provide programmatic and clinical support, evaluation, and monitoring for the program, including nurse practice support and training, clinical and programmatic technical assistance, compliance monitoring and support, program development and implementation support, and performance improvement monitoring and support, in communities throughout the state;    Cooperate with the state department in connection with the state department's financial administration of the program; and    Work with the state auditor's office as required in section 2-3-113 (4), C.R.S. (1.5) The health sciences facility is not responsible for the duties assigned to the state department with respect to the program under section 26-6.4-107 (2) (a.5).       The health sciences facility shall perform the duties set forth in subsection (1) of this section to ensure that the program is implemented and operated according to the program training requirements, protocols, management information systems, and evaluation requirements established by rule of the state board. The health sciences facility shall evaluate overall program implementation, operation, and effectiveness, and include that evaluation, along with any recommendations concerning the program's selected entities or changes in the program's implementation, operation, and effectiveness, including program training requirements, protocols, management information systems, or evaluation requirements, in the annual report submitted to the state department pursuant to section 26-6.4-108.    The state department shall compensate the health sciences facility for the health sciences facility's actual costs incurred in performing its duties under this article, as determined by the health sciences facility. Such duties and actual costs shall be included in the scope of work in the agreement between the state department and the health sciences facility for implementation of those duties and shall include the costs incurred by any contractor or subcontractor of the health sciences facility for those duties. Such compensation shall be paid out of the amount allocated for the health sciences facility's costs, in accordance with the maximum allocation of three percent of the amount annually allocated for the program under section 26-6.4-107 (2).     History. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations,(HB 13-1117), ch. 169, p. 569, § 4, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 25-31-105 as it existed prior to 2013.
CO Code § 26-6.4-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 26 - Human Services Code|Article 6.4 - Colorado Nurse Home Visitor Program|§ 26-6.4-106. Program Applications - Requirements

  An entity that seeks to administer the program in a community shall submit an application to the state department in accordance with rules adopted by the state board, in consultation with the state department and the health sciences facility. At a minimum, the application must specify the basic elements and procedures that the entity shall use in administering the program. Basic program elements must include the following:   The specific training each nurse employed by the entity must receive to provide home nursing services through the program, which training must meet or exceed the visiting nurse training requirements established by rule of the state board;    The protocols the entity must follow in administering the program, which protocols at a minimum must comply with the program protocols established by rule of the state board;    The management information system the entity must use in administering the program, which at a minimum must comply with the management information system requirements established by rule of the state board;    The reporting and evaluation system the entity must use in measuring the effectiveness of the program in assisting low-income, first-time mothers, which at a minimum must meet the reporting and evaluation requirements specified by rule of the state board;    An annual report to both the health sciences facility and the community in which the entity administers the program that reports on the effectiveness of the program within the community and is written in a manner that is understandable for both the health sciences facility and members of the community.       Any program application submitted pursuant to this section must demonstrate strong, bipartisan public support for and a long-time commitment to operation of the program in the community.    The state department shall initially review the applications received pursuant to this section and submit to the health sciences facility for review those applications that include the basic program elements as required by the rules adopted by the state board. Following its review, the health sciences facility shall submit to the state board a list of the applying entities that the health sciences facility recommends to administer the program in communities throughout the state.     History. Source: L. 2013: Entire article added with relocations,(HB 13-1117), ch. 169, p. 569, § 4, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 25-31-106 as it existed prior to 2013.