On the chilly, but sunny afternoon of April 12, they gathered on the grounds of Children’s Hospital in Highlands Ranch. County officials and School District leaders. Law enforcement, faith-based leaders, and the medical community; human services professionals, and parents with their young children. Together they stood, united in their call for the prevention of… Read On

  Recognizing that the prevention of child abuse and neglect is helped by greater public awareness and supportive, involved communities, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners adopted a resolution at their March 26, 2019 Business Meeting recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Board’s resolution encourages those who suspect child abuse and neglect to report their… Read On

Do you know a Douglas County teenager, between the ages of 13 and 19, who has overcome adversity and created positive change in their lives, as well as the lives of others? Nominations for the 2019 Douglas County Outstanding Youth Awards are now being accepted. Ten award recipients will have the opportunity to share their… Read On

For Douglas County residents enduring hard times, it’s good to know that a free hot meal and more than 20 local service organizations will be available at the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair, on Jan. 29 from 4-6 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 1100 Caprice Dr. in Castle Rock. This free event provides attendees… Read On

Are you or someone close to you interested in what the County is doing to improve access for persons with disabilities to pedestrian facilities (sidewalks, curb ramps, and roadway crossings) within the public right-of-way? Douglas County is offering two ways for you to share specific areas of concern in this federally-required ADA Transition Plan: an… Read On