Civic & Social Organization - Westminster, Colorado, United States
Executive Summary: Colorado has one of the highest rates of child abuse in the country. According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), Colorado ranks 3rd in the nation for deaths resulting from child abuse. Further compounding the problem, Colorado's state funding to help battle child abuse ranks among the lowest in the nation. The 17th Judicial District, comprised of Adams and Broomfield Counties, ranks number two in the north metro for reported abuse. \We can and must do more. \\Mission Statement: To support and promote the well-being of children and families in the North Metro Denver area through counseling and advocacy services, with collaborative community partnerships\\Vision Statement: To strengthen families, assure safety, promote self-sufficiency, and improve the quality of life for the children of the North Metro Denver area.