Follow the steps to complete your application effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the application form and open it in the appropriate platform.
2. Enter the date of application in the designated field to document when you are submitting your application.
3. Indicate your area of interest by marking all applicable options such as Foster Care, Respite, Kinship Foster, Adoption, and Non-Certified Home.
4. If you are interested in a specific child or youth, check 'Yes' and provide their name along with your relationship to them. If not, check 'No' and proceed to preferences regarding age range, number of children, and gender.
5. Provide a detailed answer to the question regarding your motivation for wanting to foster, adopt, or provide kinship care.
6. Fill in the applicant information for both Applicant 1 and Applicant 2, including full names, date of birth, social security number, phone numbers, and email addresses.
7. List other household members, including their relationship to the applicants and personal information such as date of birth and any aliases.
8. Provide your residence information by specifying whether you rent or own your home. Include the physical address and any relevant information about pets or the school district.
9. Document prior residences for both applicants within the last five years, including addresses and dates of residence.
10. Complete the criminal history section by disclosing any relevant past convictions or offenses and providing supplementary documentation if applicable.
11. Fill out the medical and mental health conditions section for both applicants and any household members, indicating diagnoses or treatments.
12. Provide information regarding employment, listing current and past employers as required.
13. Complete the sections related to household member histories and any previous licensing or certification in childcare or foster care.
14. Input your financial information to illustrate your ability to meet monthly needs, including assets and liabilities.
15. Fill out the emergency contacts and references sections, ensuring to include at least two non-relatives for each applicant.
16. Review the signature section carefully and ensure both applicants sign and date the application appropriately.
17. After completing the form, you can save your changes, download a copy, print the application, or share it with the relevant authorities.

Complete your CO CWS 61 application online today to begin the process of caring for children and youth.