Children, Youth & Family Services
This handbook is intended to be a guide for Larimer County parents about the dependency and neglect legal system. It contains information about what to expect in a dependency and neglect case and answers commonly asked questions about this system.
Read the handbook in English. | Read the handbook in Spanish.
To provide access to information, assessment, intervention and services which support children remaining safe, stable and intact within their families and communities, while respecting the culture of each family.
About Us
Child, Youth & Family Services (CYF) works with children who are at risk of being abused or who have been abused or neglected. CYF also works with children and youth who are beyond their parents’ control, have delinquent behavior, and/or have violated the law.
Our Values
- The well being of children and vulnerable adults is a community responsibility in which CYF plays an important role.
- Parents are accountable/responsible for raising their children.
- Parents have a right to raise their children.
- Children have a right to a relationship with their parents, siblings and relatives.
- CYF, in partnership with the community, has a responsibility to intervene and identify all possible resources and services that enhance family safety, functioning, and resiliency.
- Child placement is not the solution but may be necessary at times to ensure safety.
- Kin have an obligation to help parents/children.
- CYF has a responsibility to respect individual family culture.
Quick Links
Contact Human Services
- Public Benefits - 970-498-6300 or Email
- Child Care Assistance Program - 970-498-6300 or Email
- Child, Youth & Family Services - 970-498-6990
- Child Support - 970-498-7600 or Email
- Aging & Disability Services - 970-498-7750
- Options for Long Term Care - 970-498-7780
- Adult Protective Services - 970-498-7770
- Contact Us/Media Request page
- Complaints
OUR LOCATIONS (Map & Details)
- Fort Collins
- 1501 Blue Spruce, Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
- 2555 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
- 2573 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Loveland
- 200 Peridot Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
- Estes Park
- 1601 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517