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Ray Rosa holds one of his daughters, Mariah, 2, during an event celebrating reunified families previously separated by the child welfare system. The Colorado Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel hosted the event on June 24, 2024, at Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colo. Photo by Eli Imadali / Special to The Colorado Trust

October 22, 2024

Housing Shortage Contributes to Children Entering Foster Care

In Colorado, housing status is cited as a reason for 13% of child removals from families, slightly higher than the national average, though human services officials say it’s rarely the sole reason.

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