About

The purpose of the statute authorizing OCR—Colorado Revised Statute C.R.S. § 13-91-101 et seq.—is to enhance the legal representation of children and youth, establish fair and realistic rates of compensation for attorney services, set minimum practice and training standards, and work collaboratively with the state CASA. In 2010, the General Assembly made OCR a permanent state agency.

OurMission

To give children and youth a voice in Colorado legal proceedings through high-quality legal representation that protects and promotes their safety, interests, and rights.

OurVision

Justice, opportunity, and healthy families for all court-involved children and youth.

OurValues

Accountability

Colorado’s children, attorneys, families, and communities can count on OCR to ensure that each decision we make and action we take advances our mission in a fair, equitable, inclusive, and transparent manner.

Efficiency

OCR strives to accomplish its mission and conserve resources by streamlining efforts, adhering to deadlines, resolving conflict constructively, and honoring well-defined projects, processes, and roles. We balance our drive to achieve with thoughtful planning and implementation.

Empowerment

OCR cultivates an environment of respect, honesty, and equity. We value the diverse experiences and expertise of the children we serve, our attorneys, and our staff. We invest time to reflect and connect, focus on strengths, value feedback, and recognize success. We stand for justice and support each other in our mission to empower children and youth.

OurHistory

OCR was created by the Colorado General Assembly in 2000 (H.B. 00-1371) to improve representation for Colorado’s most vulnerable children and youth by establishing minimum practice standards and providing litigation support, accessible high-quality statewide training, and oversight of the practice. The purpose of the statute authorizing OCR—Colorado Revised Statute C.R.S. § 13-91-101 et seq.—is to enhance the legal representation of children and youth, establish fair and realistic rates of compensation for attorney services, set minimum practice and training standards, and work collaboratively with the state CASA. In 2010, the General Assembly made OCR a permanent state agency.