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Implementation Workgroup for HB25-1271 Federal Benefits for Youth in Foster Care

This workgroup will provide guidance and recommend regulatory changes to screen children/youth who are served by the child welfare system, potentially making them eligible for federal survivor benefits.  Additionally, if a child/youth is eligible or is receiving these benefits, this group will establish regulations to preserve these benefits and prevent the use of these funds for the cost of care. These regulations will need to be in place by July 1, 2027. This group will also make recommendations for changes in Trails to prevent these funds from being used for out-of-home care costs. 

Meetings

Meetings are held virtually on the first Monday of each month from 1-2 p.m.

Agendas and Minutes
Membership
MemberRepresentation
Jessi BravermanFoster parent/adoptive parent legal guardian
Roxanne SabinJefferson County Human Services
Jennifer MullenbachJefferson County Attorney's Office
Lauren CorboyAdams County Human Services
Alexis DeYoungEl Paso County Human Services
Julie WitkowskiWeld County Human Services
Jennifer CollinsDenver City Attorney’s Office
Martha JohnsonLa Plata County Human Services
Patty MyersJefferson County Human Services
Jeanne BanghartBoulder County Human Services
Michael ValentineArapahoe County Attorney’s Office
Adrienne LillyJefferson County Human Services
Dorey SpottsAssistant County Attorney, El Paso County
Katie PantaleoLarimer County Human Services
William FentonDenver Human Services