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Stephanie Villafuerte

Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman

Child Protection Ombudsman of Colorado

Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow Alumni 2017 Cohort 3

Denver, Colorado

Stephanie Villafuerte serves as Colorado’s Child Protection Ombudsman. This state agency is an independent and neutral organization that serves as a resource and systems navigator for stakeholders and the general public, reviews complaints about the child protection system, and makes recommendations to the legislature and state government for system improvements.

Stories Featuring Stephanie Villafuerte
April 10, 2023
New Report: Reimagining Child Welfare
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February 14, 2023
2022 Ascend Impact & Inspiration Report
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November 13, 2019
Leadership in Action
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May 16, 2017
Visionary Leaders Fuel Advances in Opportunity for Colorado Children and Families
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