Las Animas County approves MOU with Illuminate to launch Safe Babies Court Program

Jun 17, 2025

The Board approved an MOU with Illuminate to implement a Safe Babies Court Program for children birth to three at risk of removal; County attorney Pamela Nelson said she reviewed the MOU and had no concerns.

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Las Animas County approved a memorandum of understanding with Illuminate on June 17 to establish the Safe Babies Court Program locally. Attorney Pamela Nelson told the board the program is intended to provide specialized services designed to keep children birth to three years old with their parents when safe to do so; the model coordinates courts, child welfare and community providers.

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