It is the policy of the Colorado Department of Human Services to require care providers to meet standards and conditions for the well being and protection of the homeless youth in their care. In furtherance of the foregoing policy considerations, the proper enforcement of these rules requires thorough and ongoing appraisal of the youth care shelter where care is provided, the staff members providing the care, and the nature and quality of the care...

This is a guide for Commissioners to use in hiring a Director of a Social or Human Services Department. Hiring a new Director is one of the most important decisions a Board can make and this guide provides some ideas for Commissioners to consider. The guide contains sections on: The County Board Appoints the County Director, Characteristics (Functions) of Directors, Summary of Director Responsibilities, Hiring Requirements, Necessary Knowledge and...

A tool for assessing the functioning of local agencies under the supervision and oversight of the Colorado Department of Human Services. Management review process was developed by CDHS to assist community-based agencies examine and improve their capacity to deliver services at the local level. The process is considered a complimentary and supportive way for CDHS to fulfill its supervisory responsibilities under Colorado's state-supervised, county-administered...