Human Services

Program Information

• Adult Protective Services
• Child Care Assistance
• Child Support Services
• Children & Family Services
• Self-Sufficiency & Public Assistance

Adult Protective Services

Protective services are provided to individuals who are unable to care for themselves. We assist family members in making safe arrangements and in some situations, may assume protective care if others are unable to do so. Services include assisting persons to move from potentially harmful situations, providing a protective placement, assisting in money management, arranging for legal assistance and judicial processes.

We work closely with the Senior Resources office to provide supportive care and resource information.

Child Care Assistance

Financial assistance with childcare may be available to individuals working toward self sufficiency. The amount of assistance depends on the family size and monthly gross income.

Child Support Services

Child support services include paternity testing, enforcement of support, legal services for child support orders and location of non-custodial parents. Our objective is to promote the welfare of children through the strengthening of support from non-custodial parents.

Children & Family Services

We work with many community members and organizations to support families in our communities. if you need information or a referral please call any of our office numbers.

Child Protective Services: The focus of this program is on protecting children from abuse and neglect and assisting parents in improving their parenting skills and preserving family unity. Primary objectives included family stability, child safety and permanency.

Foster/Adoption Program: We recruit, certify, train, and provide supportive services for individuals interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. Please call 970-641-3244 or click here for additional information.

Self-Sufficiency & Public Assistance

You may start your application for public assistance such as Medicaid, CHP+ and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance (food assistance) at www.colorado.gov/PEAK.

Colorado Works (Temporary Aid to Needy Families): Colorado Works provides financial, medical, and other assistance to needy families. This is a time-limited program tied to self sufficiency efforts by the family. The goal is to help families attain employment through skills development, education, job placement, supportive counseling, case management, and service linkage.

Food Assistance Program: This program entitles eligible persons to purchase food using an Electronic Benefit Card (EBT). Eligibility is determined by our office.

Adult and Family Medical Coverage: This program helps individuals, families, and children apply for various State and Federal medical insurance programs. Application may be made at our office. Qualification is generally based on certain income and resource guidelines. Special programs currently exist for pregnant women. Contact us for additional information. Begin your application at www.Colorado.gov/PEAK.

Old Age Pension (OAP): OAP provides medical and financial assistance to individuals who have limited resources and who have reached age 60.

Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND): This program financially assists those individuals who have been, or expect to be, disabled for six months or more and have applied for Supplemental Security Income.

Energy Assistance Programs: The Department can assist families and individuals with financial assistance and referral to weatherization programs for management of their utility costs. Some programs are time limited and income based. Call our office for additional information.

Grants: A variety of grants are available for special circumstances and needs. Contact us for more information.

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