El Paso County, Colorado, May 19, 2023 – The El Paso County Department of Human Services Director of Children, Youth & Family Services was recently honored as a 2023 Woman of Distinction. Catania Jones was recognized May 10 by the Girl Scouts of Colorado at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. Girl Scouts of Colorado honored…
El Paso County, Colorado, April 7, 2023 – Blue pinwheels now spin in front of Centennial Hall. El Paso County Commissioners and staff from the County Department of Human Services planted more than 150 pinwheels Tuesday to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners also approved a Proclamation recognizing the month…
El Paso County, CO, Thursday September 1, 2022 – The El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. Labor Day is a federally recognized holiday created in 1882 to celebrate American workers’ accomplishments and hard work.This holiday is a time to…
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…
May 25, 2022 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Public Trustee El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Office – All locations El Paso County Public Health Pikes Peak Workforce Center…
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…
March 17, 2022 – The El Paso County Courts and the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will open on time. However, El Paso County Administrative Offices and all other County Affiliated Agencies will open at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 17, 2022, due to the hazardous driving conditions in parts of El Paso County. The…
El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies are closed on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions. Employees with the proper equipment should work remotely. The closure applies to non-mission essential personnel and includes: El Paso County Public Health El Paso County Department of Human Services El…
