Mandated reporters are individuals who are legally required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations to state and/or local authorities. Laws surrounding mandated reporting vary from state-to-state so please ensure your familiarity with your state's laws regarding individuals who are required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect.
Links
- State regulation.
- State training and resources.
- Abuse hotline: 1-844-CO-4-Kids.
Child Abuse and Neglect (Trails) Request Form: Public Users Only
This form should only be submitted for the following groups:
- Individuals not connected to a Colorado license number (Individual Child Abuse and Neglect (Trails) Request Form). This includes: out of state employment/volunteers and any other person who is not working for a Colorado licensed child care facility.
- Facilities licensed though the Colorado Department of Human Service (CDHS) Provider Services Unit (Facility Child Abuse and Neglect (Trails) Request form). This includes: licensed adoption/foster care facilities, Group Homes, Day Treatment Facilities, etc. who are licensed through the Colorado Department of Human Services.
Link to Registry and/or Related Information >>
Additional information on difference between criminal background check and abuse registry >>
Colorado law requires certain agencies to request background checks of the Adult Protective Services (APS) data system for individuals who may be employed in or appointed to positions providing direct care to at-risk adults. These background checks ("CAPS Checks") inform agencies whether the individual has been substantiated in an APS investigation of mistreatment of an at-risk adult. Mistreatment may include physical abuse, sexual abuse, caretaker neglect, exploitation, and/or other harmful acts. The intent of the law is to minimize the potential for employment or appointment of persons with a history of mistreating at-risk adults in positions with access to at-risk adults.
