Practice Matters

Practice Matters is a quarterly publication of the Administrative Review Division. Using data collected from the various ARD review processes, it is designed to highlight key systemic issues within Colorado's child welfare system. The ARD hopes these publications will inform future policy and practice initiatives, ultimately improving the safety, permanency, and well-being of Colorado's children. To view any of the newsletters, please click on its link below.

  April 2011: Applying a Continuous Quality Improvement Framework in Colorado: A Collaborative Effort Between County Departments, the Division of Child Welfare, and the Administrative Review Division

 July 2011: SMART Case Planning  

 October 2011: Understanding Colorado's Case Review System

 January 2012: Review Findings: Collaborating on Behalf of Children

 April 2012: Colloboration and Resources for Crossover Youth

 July 2012: Permanency Round Tables: Revisiting Permanency for Colorado Children

October 2012: Continuous Quality Improvement: Understanding the impact of the Qualitative Case Review - Assessments

January 2013: Continuous Quality Improvement: Understanding the impact of the Qualitative Case Review - In Home Reviews

April 2013: Outstanding Case Practice 2012