Instructions: |
How to request a Child Abuse and Neglect Records Check
If you live outside of Colorado but are required to conduct this check in your state:
Complete, print and sign a Child Abuse and Neglect Records Check form. Please note, only typed forms will be accepted. To access the fillable pdf please download and save forms to a laptop or desktop computer. Instructions and sample forms are available upon request. If you need the result of the background inquiry to be sent to a third party, you must complete and sign the Waiver of Authorization to Release Information section Individual Child Abuse and Neglect (Trails) Request
Make a copy of your completed form prior to submitting and keep in your files. Mail your completed request and payment of $35 (Check or Money Order payable to “CDHS Background Investigation Unit (BIU)" and send:
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)
Division of Early Care and Learning
Attn: Trails Background Investigation Unit (BIU)
1575 Sherman Street, Garden Level
Denver, CO 80203-1714 |