Safe Passage opens new co-located space, healing for children suffering from abuse and neglect

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Safe Passage is a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center that provides hope and healing to children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Colorado Springs.

The new children's advocacy center is located on the west side of Colorado Springs. Staff and personnel moved into the facility last week.

According to officials, the new center is a collaborative model. In one location, key partner
agencies can work together to conduct child abuse investigations and provide abuse prevention services.

The partner agencies include Safe Passage Children’s Advocacy Center, Colorado Springs Police Department Child Crimes Unit, UCHealth, The Family Center, and Kidpower Colorado.

Serving more than 1,000 children a year, Safe Passage is integral in responding to child abuse in El Paso and Teller Counties.

For more information on Safe Passage, click here. To report child abuse and neglect, call the statewide hotline 844-CO-4-Kids, local law enforcement, or Safe Passage directly.