Golden's juvenile court joins national project to improve child welfare cases

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges selects 10 courts nationwide to join Implementation Sites Project

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Golden's First Judicial District Juvenile Court has been selected as one of 10 courts nationwide to join a federal Implementation Sites Project aimed at improving child welfare case handling. The project will provide training, technical assistance, and best-practice guidance to help Golden's juvenile court strengthen services and outcomes for local children and families.

Why it matters

The selection of Golden's juvenile court for this national project highlights the importance of improving child welfare services and outcomes in the local community. It reflects an acknowledgment that more can be done to support vulnerable children and families, and the opportunity for Golden's court to benefit from expertise and resources to drive meaningful change.

The details

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges is leading the Implementation Sites Project, which will work directly with the selected courts to provide training, technical assistance, and guidance on best practices for handling child welfare cases. The goal is to help the courts strengthen their services and ultimately achieve better outcomes for children and families involved in the child welfare system.

  • Golden's First Judicial District Juvenile Court was selected in March 2026 to join the national Implementation Sites Project.

The players

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

A national organization that provides education, research, and policy leadership for the juvenile and family justice system.

Golden's First Judicial District Juvenile Court

The juvenile court serving Golden, Colorado, which was selected to participate in the Implementation Sites Project.

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What’s next

The Implementation Sites Project will provide ongoing training, technical assistance, and guidance to Golden's juvenile court over the next several years to help the court improve its child welfare case handling and services.

The takeaway

This national project selection underscores the commitment of Golden's juvenile court to enhancing support and outcomes for vulnerable children and families in the local community. The opportunity to learn from experts and implement best practices has the potential to drive meaningful, lasting change in the child welfare system.