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§ 26-5.7-106. Notification

CO Rev Stat § 26-5.7-106 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) Any person who provides shelter to a youth without the consent of the youth's parent and after said person knows that the youth is away from the home of the youth's parent without permission shall notify the youth's parent or a law enforcement officer that the youth is being sheltered within twenty-four hours after shelter has been provided and after acquiring knowledge that the youth is away from the home of the youth's parent without permission.

(2) Upon admission of a youth to a licensed child care facility or licensed homeless youth shelter pursuant to this article, the facility or shelter shall:

(a) Immediately notify the youth's parent of the youth's whereabouts, physical and emotional condition, and the circumstances surrounding the youth's placement;

(b) Notify the youth's parent that it is the paramount concern of the facility or shelter to achieve a reconciliation between the parent and the youth, to reunify the family, and to inform the parent about the alternatives that are available;

(c) Arrange transportation for the youth to the residence of the youth's parent when the youth and the parent agree that the youth shall return to the home of the youth's parent. The parent shall reimburse the party who paid for the transportation costs to the extent of the parent's ability.

(d) Arrange transportation for the youth to an alternative residential placement facility when the youth and the youth's parent agree to such placement. The parent shall reimburse the appropriate person for transportation costs to the extent of the parent's ability.

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§ 26-5.7-106. Notification