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Hello Child Support Professionals!
The board is already hard at work preparing another stimulating and educational conference, which will be held at the Embassy Suites Loveland Conference Center, May 31–June 3, 2026.
Our theme this year is “Rising to the Challenge.” As those of us in human services know, challenges are constant—and this year has brought more than its share of change. Along with shifting processes and statutory changes, many of us are also navigating uncertainty in our workplaces and budgets. Yet the question remains: how do we continue to provide excellent child support services to the families who depend on us? By persevering with integrity and dedication. By rising to the challenge!
In reflecting on this, I’m reminded of an adapted version of Kent Keith’s Paradoxical Commandments for government service, which has encouraged me over the years. I share a few with you here:
• The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
• The reward for doing good work is more work. Do good work anyway.
• Great ideas are often shot down by small minds. Think big anyway.
• Bold reforms may be undone by the next administration. Make bold reforms anyway.
• People need help but may resist your efforts. Help people anyway.
• Some days, your best efforts may get you “a kick in the teeth.” Give the world your best anyway.
• The future is unpredictable and largely out of your hands. Plan anyway.
Finding a sense of purpose in our work sustains us through uncertainty and frustration. That is why our annual conference exists—to refresh, inspire, and motivate the amazing child support professionals across Colorado.
I invite you to join us in Loveland this spring as we continue our shared mission to serve families with excellence. Together, we will rise to the challenge!
Tracy Rumans CFSC President
The board is already hard at work preparing another stimulating and educational conference, which will be held at the Embassy Suites Loveland Conference Center, May 31–June 3, 2026.
Our theme this year is “Rising to the Challenge.” As those of us in human services know, challenges are constant—and this year has brought more than its share of change. Along with shifting processes and statutory changes, many of us are also navigating uncertainty in our workplaces and budgets. Yet the question remains: how do we continue to provide excellent child support services to the families who depend on us? By persevering with integrity and dedication. By rising to the challenge!
In reflecting on this, I’m reminded of an adapted version of Kent Keith’s Paradoxical Commandments for government service, which has encouraged me over the years. I share a few with you here:
• The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
• The reward for doing good work is more work. Do good work anyway.
• Great ideas are often shot down by small minds. Think big anyway.
• Bold reforms may be undone by the next administration. Make bold reforms anyway.
• People need help but may resist your efforts. Help people anyway.
• Some days, your best efforts may get you “a kick in the teeth.” Give the world your best anyway.
• The future is unpredictable and largely out of your hands. Plan anyway.
Finding a sense of purpose in our work sustains us through uncertainty and frustration. That is why our annual conference exists—to refresh, inspire, and motivate the amazing child support professionals across Colorado.
I invite you to join us in Loveland this spring as we continue our shared mission to serve families with excellence. Together, we will rise to the challenge!
Tracy Rumans CFSC President