Release Date: April 21, 2019
Author: Jade Woodard & Nancy VanDeMark
Opinion: To prevent child maltreatment, we must strengthen families. Let’s start with House Bill 1193.
More than 250 people came together at the Capitol earlier this month to draw attention to the need to strengthen families — a time-honored tradition among advocates during National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Colorado.
It is a time to recognize that we all play a role in improving the lives of children, youth and families.
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