It is imperative that Colorado's child welfare system have a well-trained, highly-qualified work force with the best supports and tools available to ensure they can meet the needs of Colorado's children and families.

RED (Review, Evaluate and Direct) Teams are child protection professionals who consistently gather information from reports of abuse and neglect and consistently make decisions about whether or not to conduct an assessment or investigation. This collaborative approach brings multiple experts to the table and leads to more informed and shared decision making.