Reporting Child Abuse

Reports can be made to several agencies. The appropriate agency is determined by the jurisdiction where the alleged abuse occurred. Also, any reports thought to have occurred within a given county can be reported to that county’s Department of Human Services. Staff there can help you decide who else may need to be notified.

Local Agencies:

• El Paso County Department of Human Services 719-444-5700
• Colorado Springs Police Department 719-444-7000 or 719-444-7540
• El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 719-390-5555 or 719-520-7155
• Fountain Police Department 719-382-8555
• Manitou Springs Police Department 719-685-5407
• Peterson Air Force Base Office of Special Investigations 719-556-4000
• Ft. Carson Criminal Investigations Division 719-526-3991
• United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations 719-333-3305
• Falcon Air Force Base Office of Special Investigations 719-567-5049
• Woodland Park Police Department 719-687-3335
• Teller County Sheriff 719-687-9652
• Cripple Creek Police Department 719-689-2655
• Elbert County Child Protective Services 719-621-3198
• Elbert County Sheriff’s Department 719-660-7500

One must make a conscientious effort to report suspected abuse or neglect to proper authorities. “Reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child had been subjected to abuse or neglect” or if we have observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions which would reasonably result in abuse or neglect.” If reported in good faith, we do not have to have proof and are immune from civil or criminal liability. If you fail to report you could be charged with a Class 3 misdemeanor.