World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to shine a light on the problems of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders. An event Friday, June 17, will give seniors and community members knowledge and tools to prevent abuse and neglect. El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Silver Key and others in…
The El Paso County Department of Human Services was one of only seven public community partners to be honored recently with the 2021 Army Partnership Award in recognition of work with Fort Carson. The Center on Fathering brought curriculum to Fort Carson soldiers and families under the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program. “El Paso…
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday, May 24, 2022, recognized May as National Foster Care Month. Many professionals, entities and families in our region are part of the critical work of foster care, and the commissioners thanked all those who help protect the vulnerable. The Board of El…
El Paso County Commissioners and Department of Human Services staff recognized April as National Child Abuse Prevention month at the regular meeting Tuesday, April 20, 2022. Everyone plays a role in preventing child abuse and neglect. National Child Abuse Prevention Month was highlighted at the regular meeting of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners…
El Paso County Commissioners approved a Proclamation recognizing November as National Adoption Month at their regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 16, honoring adoptive families, staff and organizations supporting adoption and foster homes. El Paso County Commissioners, DHS staff and others recognized November as National Adoption Month at the regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. “I…
El Paso County commissioners, County staff, Department of Human Services staff, community members and others celebrated the retirement of DHS Executive Director Julie Krow at the regular meeting June 29, 2021. El Paso County Department of Human Services Executive Director Julie Krow was recognized by the Board of El Paso County Commissioners at the regular…
Seniors need protection throughout the year, and June offers a special opportunity to share the message of abuse and neglect prevention. El Paso County Department of Human Services, Silver Key and others in the Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition (PPEAC) work together to help protect a vulnerable segment of the population. June 15th has been…
May is National Foster Care Month. The immeasurable and ongoing gifts of time and caring given by foster families in El Paso County are greatly appreciated and deserve public thanks. The month is an opportunity to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help…
The Colorado Department of Human Services recognized hard work and accomplishments in El Paso County on Wednesday. The El Paso County Department of Human Services received a 2020 C-Stat Distinguished Performance award. “I could not be prouder of the entire El Paso County DHS team for keeping children and adults safe and making sure families…
We are thrilled to announce Julie Krow, the El Paso County Department of Human Services Executive Director, is the 2020 winner of the Colorado Human Services Directors Association Director of the Year award. Ms. Krow was nominated by El Paso County Commissioner Cami Bremer, a fellow director, and local DHS staff members, and the award…
