Mesa County Child Welfare Services

Emergency & Crisis Services Youth & Families

County child welfare division that receives and investigates reports of child abuse/neglect and provides foster care, adoption, and family services to ensure safety and permanency for children.

Website: https://www.mesacounty.us/departments-and-services/human-services/child-welfare

At a glance

Services: Child protection hotline and investigations, Foster care, Adoption services, Family preservation and support services, Adolescent services, Permanency planning
Location: 510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO, 81504
Service area: Mesa County
Phone: 970-242-1211
Hours: Child Protection Hotline staffed 24/7; office hours weekdays
Languages: English; interpreter services available
Who it serves: Children and youth ages 0–17 in Mesa County who may be experiencing abuse or neglect; families involved with child welfare
Cost: Services are free; some contracted services covered through public funding
Walk-ins: Reports taken by phone; in-person services by arrangement
Appointment: Not applicable for reporting; appointments for ongoing casework
Volunteer opportunities: Yes (foster parents, mentors, etc.)
Accepts donations: No