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Children’s Justice Center reports sharp caseload increase, secures funding for new space and staff supports
Summary
The Grand County Children’s Justice Center told commissioners it saw a 58.6% caseload increase through August 2025, won state funding to remodel a new facility, and secured grants to expand mental-health services for first responders.
Andrea Noyes, speaking for the Children’s Justice Center, told the Grand County Commission on Sept. 2 that the center has seen a 58.62% increase in cases from January through August 2025 compared with the previous period and that child sexual assault is the primary category of cases, followed by child endangerment, physical abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking. Noyes said the center’s increased volume helped secure a higher state allocation for fiscal 2026 and additional competitive grants.
Noyes said the center had three bids to remodel a new permanent facility; two bids were the…
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