Child Family Investigation Services

Empowerment Therapy Center now offers Child Family Investigation Services

What is a Child Family Investigator?

Child and Family Investigators (formerly "Special Advocates") were created by statute in 1997 and authorized to investigate, report, and make independent and informed recommendations to the court, following a court appointment by order which clearly sets forth the subject matter and scope of the child and family investigator's duties. The statue provides that a CFI may be an attorney, a mental health professional or any other individual whom the court believes is able to fill this role. Section 14-10-116.50, C.R.S provides for the appointment of child and family investigators in domestic relations cases.

What does a Child Family Investigator at Empowerment Therapy Center offer?

We have a combines experience in the child welfare system, to include the dynamics of child abuse and offender and victimization issues surrounding domestic violence. We also have extensive knowledge of child development, the dynamics of drug and alcohol use and abuse, the legal system, parenting difficulties and techniques, separation and divorce, high conflict relationships, cultural competency, and families struggling with multiple issues. Additionally we offer psychological testing and evaluations. We are also able to connect our families with information and access to various community resources that offer assistance.

What are the goals of the Child Family Investigator?

We believe that our wide range of experience offers an objective approach to determining what is in the best interest of the child(ren). Our goal is to work towards a solution that provides health and well being to children and their parents. While we understand that this is a very sensitive and often stressful time, we approach our families with professionalism, experience, understanding and patience.