HB 17-1283 Summary

• Creates a task force of up to 16 members to identify and develop child welfare caseworker resiliency programs based on national models, with initial appointments due by July 1, 2017.

• Task force membership includes the Executive Director of the Department of Human Services, Metropolitan State University of Denver social work chair, representatives from large/mid-sized/small county departments, current child welfare caseworkers, law enforcement, social workers, and child advocacy center directors.

• Requires the task force to create a statewide database of resiliency resources available to counties and provide guidance on implementing programs to address secondary trauma among child welfare caseworkers.

• Task force must submit a written report by December 31, 2017 to the Joint Budget Committee and Joint Health and Human Services Committee including work completed, best practices for counties, and recommendations for future legislation.

• Section repeals effective September 1, 2018, making this a temporary task force with a specific reporting deadline.