Tag Archives: Montezuma County social services

Improving social services: Commissioners grant extended work week after critical report

September 10, 2019
Gail Binkly

Following a highly critical report by a state ombudsman’s office regarding Montezuma County’s Department of Social Services, the county commissioners granted permission for the department to increase its staff members’ work weeks from 35 hours to 40 – but only … Continue reading →

Published in September 2019 Tagged

Concerns about county social services prompt examination by ombudsman

February 10, 2019
Gail Binkly

The Office of the Child Protection Ombudsman of Colorado is looking into approximately 17 cases involving concerns expressed about Montezuma County’s Department of Social Services. In a case briefing report, Stephanie Villafuerte, child protection ombudsman, wrote that on April 30, … Continue reading →

Published in February 2019 Tagged