co-co-2026-00401: OVERVIEW OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES

Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket Skip to content  |  About Secretary Griswold  |  Español   Home  Colorado Revised Statutes  Search  Browse  Colorado Register  eDocket  Log in  Contact Us Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket Official Publication of the State Administrative Rules (24-4-103(11) C.R.S.) Details of Tracking Number   2026-00401 CCR details Tracking Number 2026-00401 Type of Filing Permanent Rule Department 500,1008,2500 Department of Human Services Agency 2509 Social Services Rules (Volume 7; Child Welfare, Child Care Facilities) CCR Number 12 CCR 2509-1 CCR Title OVERVIEW OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES Proposed rule Notice Filed with SOS 08/31/2026 Rule ProposedRuleAttach2026-00401.docx Statutory Authority §26-1-107(5)(b), C.R.S. (2025); §26-1-111, C.R.S. (2024); §26-5-102(1)(a),C.R.S. (2024) Description of Subjects/Issues A 2025 Colorado Supreme Court (2025CO28, People in the Int. of B.C.B.) found that the definition of “affected by” in Volume 7 (“Social Services Rules”) is inconsistent with the plain meaning of the current statute CRS 19-1-103(1)(a)(IV). This rule change is necessary to align the definition used in Volume 7 with the Court’s legal interpretation of current statute. Comments CDHS holds two public hearings, an initial and final, for each proposed rule packet. The initial hearing allows the public an opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments and to testify for or against the proposed rules. The Board does not vote on the proposed rule at the initial hearing, but asks CDHS to consider all public comment and discussion and, if needed, submit revisions to the proposed rule. The final hearing, usually the month following the initial hearing, allows the same opportunity for public comment, after which the Board votes on final adoption of the proposed rule. Please check here for any updates on location/connection: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/sbhs Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? Hearing Date 10/09/2026 Hearing Time 08:30 AM Hearing Location 1575 Sherman StreetDenver, CO 80203 Contact Name Shannon Bryan Contact Title Substance Use Policy and Practice Administrator Contact Telephone 720-916-5005 Contact email shannon.bryan@state.co.us Adopted rule Adopted Rules Redline AGO requested date          Terms & conditions | Accessibility statement | Browser compatibility