CJA Task Force

The Colorado Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for the Children's Justice Act (CJA) Task Force. The purpose of this grant is to improve the assessment and investigation of suspected child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation. The grant aims to support projects that address the federal and state goals of the CJA, including the improvement of investigative, administrative, and judicial handling of cases of child abuse and neglect. • The grant is open to state or tribal agencies, county departments of human/social services, judicial districts, other government agencies, consortia of agencies, for-profit organizations, and 501(c)3 community organizations. • The grant will support projects that align with one of the three categories outlined in CAPTA Section 107(e)(1)(A)(B)(C). • The grant will also support projects that align with at least one of the CJA Task Force recommendations. • The total amount across all awardees will not exceed $60,000 for the initial contract term. • The grant will be awarded for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. • The grantee will be required to participate in at least one annual report to the CJA Task Force and attend quarterly meetings as needed with the DCW Project Coordinator. • The grantee will also be required to provide a progress report to the CJA Task Force due March 31, 2026, that includes a list of all activities, performance measure data, and a description of any barriers to success and steps taken to resolve those barriers.