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

Member	Representation
Jessi Braverman	Foster parent/adoptive parent legal guardian
Roxanne Sabin	Jefferson County Human Services
Jennifer Mullenbach	Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Lauren Corboy	Adams County Human Services
Alexis DeYoung	El Paso County Human Services
Julie Witkowski	Weld County Human Services
Jennifer Collins	Denver City Attorney’s Office
Martha Johnson	La Plata County Human Services
Patty Myers	Jefferson County Human Services
Jeanne Banghart	Boulder County Human Services
Michael Valentine	Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office
Adrienne Lilly	Jefferson County Human Services
Dorey Spotts	Assistant County Attorney, El Paso County
Katie Pantaleo	Larimer County Human Services
William Fenton	Denver Human Services
Melanie Jordan	Office of Respondent Parent Counsel
Joyce Westbrook	Boulder County Human Services