Tennyson Center for Children

Deaths on record

• Timmy Montoya-Kloepfel age 12 | June 23, 2020 | Struck by vehicle during an escape attempt Colorado Sun

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News coverage

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  The Colorado Sun Jun 8, 2026 General

  Hundreds of calls to Colorado child abuse hotline from youth treatment centers go uninvestigated

  Essential reporting

  Of 1,154 calls to Colorado's child abuse hotline from youth treatment centers in five years, 92% were screened out. Jennifer Brown's investigation for The Colorado Sun.

  The Colorado child abuse hotline received 1,154 calls from youth treatment centers in the past five years, with 92% of the calls being screened out by county child welfare officials. The calls reported various issues, including injuries, sexual allegations, and children running away. An investigation into one of the centers, Tennyson Center, revealed a youth counselor was charged with sexual assault of a child.

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  CPR News May 11, 2023 Closure

  The schools that take Colorado’s ‘most vulnerable’ children are disappearing

  Colorado's specialized facility schools, which serve students with intense behavioral, mental health, and special education needs, have significantly declined in number due to low state funding, staffing shortages, and regulatory changes. This contraction has led to reduced capacity, longer waitlists, and increased strain on public school districts and families seeking appropriate placements.