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El Paso County proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month; DHS reports 20,497 calls in 2024
Summary
The El Paso County Board adopted a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and heard a Department of Human Services official report that the county received 20,497 calls in 2024 related to abuse and neglect reporting.
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners on April 1, 2025 adopted a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and heard remarks from county human services staff about the scope of child-protection reporting in the county.
A county human services director told the board that the department recorded 20,497 calls in 2024 that were attributed to abuse and neglect reporting. The director described the calls as a mix of reports that prompted varying levels of follow-up and emphasized the role of community partners in identifying and reporting concerns.
Deputy Executive Director Andrew Bunn of Partners & Services (as identified in the transcript) offered remarks recognizing community support and the importance of coordinated work. Commissioners thanked foster families and county staff for their role in child safety and emphasized the county’s focus on keeping families together when possible.
The proclamation was read during the meeting and adopted; the board and county staff encouraged public awareness of prevention resources and noted partnerships with schools, law enforcement, medical providers and nonprofits in supporting child safety.
