The Mesa County Department of Human Services would like to take this opportunity to offer some points of clarification related to the recent child abuse story in the media.

The department is bound by strict confidentiality restrictions so we cannot go into specific details of this or any other case. However, it is important to note the fact that from the very first referral we received on this specific case, we took every necessary step to ensure the highest level of safety for the children.

In every child protection case, information is gathered, facts are reviewed and we work diligently with law enforcement and the courts to ensure the safety of child abuse victims. This case was no exception. DHS staff acted quickly to ensure that the children involved were immediately placed in a safe environment. They remain today in a safe environment and are doing well.

One of the main goals of the department is to offer services and resources to families in our community who have been impacted by child abuse and neglect. As the director of Human Services, I am proud to be part of a team of professionals dedicated to protecting children in our community.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please call the Child Protection Hotline at 242-1211 or 911.

LEN STEWART, Director
Mesa County Department of Human Services
Grand Junction

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