CO4Kids

🎨✨ As Colorado prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary on August 1, 2026, we invited youth in foster care to share their creativity through a special art contest. Today, we’re proud to showcase the incredible talent of one of our two winners! 🏆

Each artwork reminds us that these young people are valued, their voices matter, and their potential is limitless. 💙

To our winners: We are so proud of you! Your creativity and talent inspire us, and we remain committed to helping every child and youth thrive, dream big, and build a bright future.

👇 Join us in celebrating these amazing artists! Leave a 💙 and a message of encouragement in the comments.

Special thanks to CASA in Colorado for making this opportunity possible and for uplifting the voices and talents of youth in foster care.

Note: The name and age of the character featured in the graphic are fictional and do not identify the young person in foster care.

Interested in becoming a foster parent?
Come today to the Denver Juneteenth Festival and our amazing staff members, Vida and Adrienne, will answer all your questions! 🤩🤩

We are out at the Denver Juneteenth Festival all day. Stop by and see us.

Shaking a baby can cause severe brain injuries and could be abuse. As a parent or caregiver, there are other ways you can help your baby when having tantrums. Some calming techniques include:

-Offering a pacifier
-Using white noise
-Gently swinging or rocking the baby
-Holding your baby close and breathing calmly and slowly

Taking a minute to practice deep breathing will help you lower your stress before attending to your baby.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 844-CO-4-KIDS (844-264-5437).

Trust your instincts. Be their voice. Your call could save a life.

Learn more about child abuse and neglect at CO4Kids.org.

Our kids are Colorado’s future, and their safety depends on all of us.

There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, and that’s okay, but every child deserves a safe, loving home. By recognizing the signs of abuse and speaking up when something feels wrong, we can help protect the most vulnerable among us.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, trust your instincts. You don’t have to know for sure, and you don’t have to investigate.
Be their voice. Call 844-CO-4-KIDS (844-264-5437).
Learn more at CO4Kids.org.

When someone calls the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 844-CO-4-Kids, many wonder what happens next. 📞 Will a caseworker visit the family? 🏠 Will there be an investigation? Will children and their parents be separated? ❓

For the past 16 years, Colorado has worked to change how families are approached after reports are screened in. Through an approach called Differential Response, Colorado child welfare workforce focuses on child safety while also partnering with families and connecting them to support services. 🤝

Learn more about the Differential Response at https://co4kids.org/child-welfare-blog/how-colorado-responds-to-child-abuse-and-neglect-reports/