CPT - Child Protection Team
What does CPT do?
Child Protection Teams are required by law when 50 or more incidents of known or suspected child abuse are reported to the county human services department or local law enforcement in any one year.
What services, if any, does CPT offer?
The CPT reviews the reports and findings by the county child welfare workers to ensure that the investigation was done in a timely and adequate manner. Periodically the CPT offers educational programs related to child welfare. These events are open to the public.
What function does CPT serve?
The CPT is required to report publicly if there are any lapses and inadequacies in the child protection system. The CPT will report when corrections have been made.
When does the CPT meet?
The CPT members meet the 4th Wednesday of every month, beginning at 8:30 am at the Combined Library.
Who are the members of CPT?
Judy Rusher - CPT Chair - Director of Kids Campus
Lorene Nelson - Otero County Health Department
Nancy Baker - Otero County Health Department - Public Health Nurse
Teresa Almeda - CDS Olney Springs
Ford Anderson - Attorney at Law
Matt Heimerich - Crowley County Board of Commissioners
Donna Ford - South East Mental Health Services
Stephanie Rusher - Crowley County School Dist. Counselor
Debbie Relaford - Foster Parent - Olney Springs
Miles Clark - Crowley County Sherriff
Contact Information
Please contact Misty Elliott with the Crowley County Department of Human Services for information. Misty is the DHS and CPT Secretary and she can be reached at 719-267-5555 ext. 2555