Drop in Calls to the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Expected this Summer

Community focus on five protective factors can reduce likelihood of child maltreatment.

As summer approaches, child welfare advocates are calling on all Colorado residents to learn how they can help strengthen families in their communities. When the school year ends and summer break begins, calls to the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline drop significantly because teachers and other school-based mandatory reporters are no longer interacting with children every day. As always, individuals should call the CO4Kids Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (1-844-CO-4-Kids or 844-264-5437) if they are concerned a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect.