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Colorado Celebrates National Reunification Month with Event Honoring Advocates and Families<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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DENVER (June 25, 2024) \u2013<\/strong> In honor of Reunification Month, the Colorado Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel (ORPC), the Colorado Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF), the Colorado Office of the Child\u2019s Representative (OCR), the Colorado Court Improvement Program (CIP), and Colorado Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are recognizing the collaborative efforts that help families stay together. These organizations gathered on Monday June 24th at Elitch Gardens for Reaching New Heights Together: Celebrating Reunification in Colorado, <\/em>an event recognizing families who have reunified and the people, policies, and practices that reduce trauma, amplify family voices, and support child welfare professionals statewide. Part of National Reunification Month, celebrated annually in June, the event is a celebration of families who reunify and those who help strengthen and support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe road to family reunification isn\u2019t always easy. It\u2019s a journey that often requires resilience, persistence, and collaboration,\u201d said Melissa Thompson, Executive Director of ORPC. \u201cWhen advocates come together with families to support reunification, we can rise above challenges and soar to new heights.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary goal of the child welfare system is reunifying children with their families. ORPC, OCYF, OCR, CIP, and CASA work to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed support to families. By combining legal advocacy, family services, and community-based support, they ensure that families can access the necessary tools and resources to navigate the child welfare system, address their unique challenges, and advocate effectively for their reunification and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the celebration event, the 2024 Reunification Heroes, selected from different Colorado counties, were honored for their significant contributions to the reunification space. These individuals include parents and professional advocates who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and impact in helping families stay together and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlight videos for each of this year\u2019s reunification heroes are available here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n