1. Colorado Welfare Fraud Council (CWFC) Colorado Welfare Fraud Council (CWFC) Welcome to our WEB Site!

2. What is the CWFC? ….We are a non-profit statewide organization that is comprised of city, County, state and federal employees who’s capacity is to identify, support and resolve fraud related issues in a collaborative partnership.

3. History of CWFC The Colorado District Attorney’s Council was the parent organization for CWFC along with the Colorado Family Support Council. The 1 st meeting occurred on February 24 th, 1984 where the CWFC Constitution and By-laws were established and later adopted. The Colorado District Attorney’s Council was the parent organization for CWFC along with the Colorado Family Support Council. The 1 st meeting occurred on February 24 th, 1984 where the CWFC Constitution and By-laws were established and later adopted. In May 1989, the general membership approved separation of the Colorado Welfare Fraud Council from the Colorado District Attorney’s Council. In May 1989, the general membership approved separation of the Colorado Welfare Fraud Council from the Colorado District Attorney’s Council. CWFC continues to maintain a cooperative relationship with the Colorado District Attorney’s Council. CWFC continues to maintain a cooperative relationship with the Colorado District Attorney’s Council.

4. What are our goals? To provide information and training to: Those that review and approve benefits Those whom investigate reported abuse and misuse of benefits programs. Those involved in administrating the benefits And…

5. Prevention of fraud Detection & Investigation of Fraud Prosecution of Fraud Recovery of Fraudulently obtained funds Foster Program Integrity

6. We provide training to members

7. We provide a Resource Guide Once becoming a CWFC member, a membership guide that covers nearly all aspects of the job related to fraud matters is provided to each new member, without cost.

8. What else is provided? Many other things are beneficial by becoming a member of CWFC. Many other things are beneficial by becoming a member of CWFC. And they are… And they are…

9. Links to other related fraud prevention and detection organizations. Links to other related fraud prevention and detection organizations. And….. And…..

10. A vast network of knowledgeable professionals that can assist and guide your processes and procedures you may not yet have developed.

11. Camaraderie Camaraderie

12. Being able to keep up with the most advanced techniques and equipment used in today's detection and identification of public assistance fraud. Being able to keep up with the most advanced techniques and equipment used in today's detection and identification of public assistance fraud.

13. Join our TEAM! Enclosed within our WEB Site is the numbers you can access to establish contact with one of our board members to receive more information about our fine organization. We welcome you aboard. Enclosed within our WEB Site is the numbers you can access to establish contact with one of our board members to receive more information about our fine organization. We welcome you aboard.