Child Protection
Everyone in the community plays a role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. If you have concerns about a child's safety and well-being, you can report your concerns to Human Services or law enforcement, any time of day or night. If it is an emergency or you are witnessing a child in a life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately.
For situations that aren't emergencies:
La Plata County Human Services main number 970-382-6150
La Plata County Human Services child abuse and neglect reporting number 970-385-6438
Central Dispatch 970-387-5531
Toll-free Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 844-264-5437 (844-CO-4-KIDS)
Calls reporting child abuse and neglect will be recorded for monitoring and quality assurance purposes.
Programs and Eligibility
Picture We are delighted to announce the new Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK). PEAK Phase 1 will allow people in Colorado to screen or check if they may be eligible for benefits and also check the status of their benefits. You can click on the Colorado PEAK icon to go to the web page for this service.
https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/
The purpose of the Financial and Support Services program is to provide resource referrals, financial assistance, and child support services to individuals and families so they can support themselves.
CO Department of Human Services
Case Manager Krissy Rhoades
1557 Greene St
PO Box 376
Silverton, CO 81433
970.387.5631
970.387.5326 Fax
Kristina.Rhoades@co.laplata.co.us
Office Hours: Mon 9 am-4 pm Tues-Fri 10 am-4 pm Call to schedule an appointment.