# C.R.S. § 19-1-102: 19-1-102. Legislative declaration > Colorado · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-102 ## Section - **Citation:** C.R.S. § 19-1-102 - **Heading:** 19-1-102. Legislative declaration - **Jurisdiction:** Colorado - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** CO Code / Title 19 / Article 1 / Part 1 / Section 19-1-102 ## Text 19-1-102. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly declares that the purposes of this title are: (a) To secure for each child subject to these provisions such care and guidance, preferably in his own home, as will best serve his welfare and the interests of society; (b) To preserve and strengthen family ties whenever possible, including improvement of home environment; (c) To remove a child from the custody of his parents only when his welfare and safety or the protection of the public would otherwise be endangered and, in either instance, for the courts to proceed with all possible speed to a legal determination that will serve the best interests of the child; and (d) To secure for any child removed from the custody of his parents the necessary care, guidance, and discipline to assist him in becoming a responsible and productive member of society. (1.5) (a) The general assembly declares that it is in the best interests of the child who has been removed from his own home to have the following guarantees: (I) To be placed in a secure and stable environment; (II) To not be indiscriminately moved from foster home to foster home; and (III) To have assurance of long-term permanency planning. (b) (Deleted by amendment, L. 92, p. 220, § 1, effective July 1, 1992.) (1.6) The general assembly recognizes the numerous studies establishing that children undergo a critical bonding and attachment process prior to the time they reach six years of age. Such studies further disclose that a child who has not bonded with a primary adult during this critical stage will suffer significant emotional damage which frequently leads to chronic psychological problems and antisocial behavior when the child reaches adolescence and adulthood. Accordingly, the general assembly finds and declares that it is appropriate to provide for an expedited placement procedure to ensure that children under the age of six years who have been removed from their homes are placed in permanent homes as expeditiously as possible. (1.7) The general assembly further declares that it is the intent of the general assembly to have the media and the courts refrain from causing undue hardship, discomfort, and distress to any juvenile victims of sexual assault, child abuse, incest, or any offenses listed in wrongs to children pursuant to part 4 of article 6 of title 18, C.R.S., by not disseminating or publishing the names of such victims. (1.9) The federal "Family First Prevention Services Act" was enacted on February 9, 2018. In order to comply with the provisions of the federal "Family First Prevention Services Act", the general assembly finds that it is necessary to update current statutes to enable Colorado to provide enhanced support to children, juveniles, or youth, and their families in order to prevent foster care placements. The state department of human services shall implement the updated provisions in this title 19 utilizing prevention services and qualified residential treatment programs when the federal government approves Colorado's five-year Title IV-E prevention plan, and subject to available general fund appropriations or federal funding. (2) To carry out these purposes, the provisions of this title shall be liberally construed to serve the welfare of children and the best interests of society. ## Nearby sections - [C.R.S. § 19-1-101 19-1-101. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-101.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-102 19-1-102. Legislative declaration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-102.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-103 19-1-103. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-103.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-103.5 19-1-103.5. Other definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-103.5.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-104 19-1-104. Jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-104.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-105 19-1-105. Right to counsel and jury trial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-105.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-106 19-1-106. Hearings - procedure - record](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-106.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-107 19-1-107. Social study and other reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-107.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-108 19-1-108. Magistrates - qualifications - duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-108.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-109 19-1-109. Appeals - child welfare appeals workgroup - created - reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-109.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-110 19-1-110. Previous orders and decrees - force and effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-110.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-111 19-1-111. Appointment of guardian ad litem](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-111.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-111.5 19-1-111.5. Court-appointed special advocate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-111.5.md) - [C.R.S. § 19-1-112 19-1-112. Search warrants for the protection of children](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-112.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T19_A1_P1_S19-1-102. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.