| Service Name | Description | Location | Program | Agency |
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| Assistance Programs - Hinsdale County Public Health Department | Hinsdale County Public Health office can assist you with the process of applying for any state program. Case workers from Gunnison Department of Human Services are assigned to work with the individuals and/or families once the paperwork is complete.
Available programs include:
- Colorado Works (Temporary Aid to Needy Families)
- Food Assistance Program
- Adult and Family Medical Coverage
- Childcare Assistance
- Old Age Pension (OAP)
- Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND)
- Energy Assistance Programs | Hinsdale County | Hinsdale County Public Health Department | Hinsdale County Public Health Department |
| Assistance to People in Need - Friends of Man | Assists individuals with a range of needs including:
- mobility equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, prostheses, walkers, handicapped accessible vans)
- ramps and house modifications for accessibility
- medical procedures, medical equipment and supplies
- prescriptions
- food and gas (cases of medical need)
- hearing aids and glasses
- dental care (extractions, full dentures)
- short-term daycare
- training
- children's clothing and clothing for working adults | Arapahoe County | Friends of Man | Friends of Man |
| Child Care Assistance and Child Support Enforcement - Crowley County Department of Human Services | Child Care Assistance (CCAP) provides assistance paying for child care costs to families with children ages 0-12 who qualify based on family size and gross family income.
Child Support Enforcement (CSE) locates non-custodial parents, establishes paternity, and establishes and enforces support orders and medical support orders. | Crowley County | Public Assistance - Crowley County Human Services | Crowley County Department of Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance-La Plata County DHS | The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) provides financial assistance to qualifying families for their child care cost while they are working or participating in an approved educational/training activity. | La Plata County | Self Sufficiency Programs/Services-La Plata County DHS | La Plata County Department of Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program - Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (DHS) | The Low-Income Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps eligible families with the costs of child care for children from birth to age 12 while parents work toward self-sufficiency. | Arapahoe County | Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (DHS) | Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (DHS) |
| Child Care Assistance Program (Castleton Ct) - Douglas County Department of Human Services | Provides financial assistance to eligible low-income families who need child care to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency through the Low-Income Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). | Douglas County | Castleton Ct - Douglas County Department of Human Services | Douglas County Department of Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (3500 Illinois St) - Jefferson County Human Services | Provides financial assistance for child care costs to eligible, low-income Colorado families with children from birth to 12 years old. | Jefferson County | 3500 Illinois St - Jefferson County Human Services | Jefferson County Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (7190 Colorado Blvd) - Adams County Human Services Department | Provides child care assistance to participants who meet income eligibility guidelines and are in an eligible activity/program. Licensed or unlicensed care may be subsidized depending on compliance with state rules and regulations. Participants are given referral information on child care providers as well as guidelines on choosing a child care provider. | Adams County | 7190 Colorado Blvd - Adams County Human Services Department | Adams County Human Services Department |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Denver Human Services (DHS) | Assists families who qualify pay for child care for infants and children up to age 13, and special needs youth up to age 19. | Denver County | Denver Human Services (DHS) | Denver Human Services (DHS) |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Elbert County Department of Health and Human Services | Assists families with infants and children up to age of 13 with child care costs. | Elbert County | Elbert County Department of Health and Human Services | Elbert County Department of Health and Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (Estes Park) - Larimer County Department of Human Services | Offers subsidized child care and support to families while parents search for work, work, or attend school to assist them in working toward self-sufficiency. Teen parents under the age of 21 who are attending junior high, high school or a GED program qualify as well. | Larimer County | (Estes Park) - Larimer County Department of Human Services | Larimer County Department of Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (Fort Collins) - Larimer County Department of Human Services | Offers subsidized child care and support to families while parents search for work, work, or attend school to assist them in working toward self-sufficiency. Teen parents under the age of 21 who are attending junior high, high school or a GED program qualify as well. | Larimer County | (Fort Collins) - Larimer County Department of Human Services | Larimer County Department of Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Logan County Department of Social Services | Provides eligible families with financial assistance to pay for the child care of their choosing, and allows them timely and efficient access to appropriate childcare. This includes childcare for low-income parents, work program participants, and other circumstances. | Logan County | Logan County - Department of Social Services | Logan County - Department of Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (Longmont Office) - Boulder County Housing and Human Services | Provides financial assistance to eligible low income families who need child care benefits for children from birth to age 12. For eligible participants, a portion of the total child care cost will be paid by CCAP and parents/guardians will be required to pay a portion of the child care costs directly to providers based on their family size and income. | Boulder County | Longmont Office - Boulder County Housing and Human Services | Boulder County Housing and Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (Loveland) - Larimer County Department of Human Services | Offers subsidized child care and support to families while parents search for work, work, or attend school to assist them in working toward self-sufficiency. Teen parents under the age of 21 who are attending junior high, high school or a GED program qualify as well. | Larimer County | (Loveland) - Larimer County Department of Human Services | Larimer County Department of Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Moffat County Department of Social Services | Offers child care payment assistance for low income families that are working, searching for work, training for employment, or participating in Colorado Works. | Moffat County | Moffat County Department of Social Services | Moffat County Department of Social Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Routt County Department of Human Services | Provides assistance paying for childcare to low income working families. | Routt County | Routt County Department of Human Services | Routt County Department of Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Washington County - Department of Social Services | The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance for low-income families who are working, searching for employment, or in an educational activity and need childcare services to support their efforts to achieve and/or maintain self-sufficiency. | Washington County | Washington County - Department of Social Services | Washington County - Department of Social Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) - Economic Services | The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is a program that provides financial assistance to subsidize child care cost through contracted child care providers, for families who meet low income guidelines.
| Garfield County | Garfield County Department of Human Services- Garfield County Department of Human Services | Garfield County Department of Human Services |
| Childcare Assistance Program (CCCAP) (Peak One Drive) - Summit County Department of Health and Human Services | The Summit County Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance to families for child care costs. | Summit County | Peak One Drive - Summit County Department of Health and Human Services | Summit County Department of Health and Human Services |
| Child Care Assistance Program - Kit Carson County Health and Human Services | Enrolls families for assistance paying for child care. Also helps families locate day care providers, and recruits new child care providers to the area.
| Kit Carson County | Kit Carson County Health and Human Services | Kit Carson County Health and Human Services |
| Child Care Financial Assistance - Huerfano County Dept of Social Services | Provides financial assistance to low income families who are working, searching for employment, or in a training program. Families that are enrolled in the Colorado Works Program and need child care services to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency are also eligible. | Huerfano County | Cash Assistance | Huerfano County Dept. of Social Services |
| Child Care Payment Assistance - United Way of Larimer County | Provides financial assistance for childcare to single mothers attending college.
| Larimer County | United Way of Larimer County | United Way of Larimer County |
| Child Care Services - Rio Blanco County Department of Social Services | Provides eligible families a subsidy for child care of their choosing. | Rio Blanco County | Rio Blanco County Department of Social Services | Rio Blanco County Department of Social Services |
| Child Protection Services (Georgetown) - Clear Creek County Department of Health and Human Services | The Child Welfare Unit is housed in the Clear Creek County Court House in Georgetown, and is comprised of a team of caseworkers and a Casework Supervisor. The program provides:
- Adoption services
- Child abuse investigations
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
- Out-of-home placement
- Referrals to community resources | Clear Creek County | Georgetown - Clear Creek County Department of Health and Human Services | Clear Creek County Department of Health and Human Services |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Department of Human Services (Sedgwick County) | Colorado Child Care Assistance Program | Sedgwick County | Sedgwick County - Department of Human Services | Sedgwick County - Department of Human Services |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Department of Human Services (Weld) | Colorado Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance to low income families who are working, searching for employment, or in an educational activity and need childcare services to support their efforts to achieve or maintain self-sufficiency.
| Weld County | Department of Human Services (Weld) | Department of Human Services (Weld) |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Gilpin County Department of Human Services | The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides day care financial assistance to families that meet income guidelines. | Gilpin County | Gilpin County Department of Human Services | Gilpin County Department of Human Services |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Yuma County - Department of Social Services | Colorado Child Care Assistance Program | Yuma County | Yuma County - Department of Social Services | Yuma County - Department of Social Services |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) | The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) assists low-income working families with childcare expenses. Children must be under the age of 13 and are required to be U.S. citizens or legal resident aliens. Families receiving assistance are expected to pay a parent fee to the provider at the first of each month. This fee is from 7 to 14 percent of the household's gross income, plus a small increase for each additional child.
The funding for the Child Care Assistance Program is a limited dollar amount per year, so a qualified family might be placed on a waiting list until sufficient funding becomes available. | Gunnison County | Gunnison County Dept. of Human Services - Gunnison County Health & Human Services | Gunnison County Health & Human Services |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) | The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) provides financial assistance to low-income families who are working, searching for employment or in training, and families that are enrolled in the Colorado Works Program and need child care services to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency. The child care assistance program is administered by the Mesa County Department of Human Services. You may qualify for Child Care assistance if your household income meets the guidelines listed below.
| Mesa County | Mesa County Workforce Center | Colorado Department of Labor and Employment |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) (Main Office) - Broomfield Health and Human Services Department | Provides child care financial assistance to low-income families that are working, searching for employment, in training for work, or enrolled in the Colorado Works Program and need child care services to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency. | Broomfield County | Main Office - Broomfield Health and Human Services Department | Broomfield Health and Human Services Department |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)-Montrose County | Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) - Financial assistance to low-income families so they can afford child care costs associated with work or education.
| Montrose County | Montrose County Department of Human Services - Montrose Health & Human Services | Montrose County Health and Human Services |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) - Phillips County - Department of Social Services | Provides child care assistance to low-income families that are working, searching for employment or are in training, and families that are enrolled in the Colorado Works Program and need child care services to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency.
| Phillips County | Phillips County - Department of Social Services | Phillips County - Department of Social Services |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program - Eagle County Department of Human Services | Low-Income working families may qualify for help with child care expenses for children under the age of 13.
The size of your family will determine how much money your family may receive each month.
Eagle County HS Office Locations:
Avon
100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd. #107
PO Box 3419
Avon, CO 81620
970-328-7026
Eagle (main office)
551 Broadway
PO Box 660
Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-8840
El Jebel
0020 Eagle County Drive, Suite E
El Jebel, CO 81623
970-328-9586
| Eagle County | Eagle County Department of Human Services | Eagle County Department of Human Services |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program - Pitkin County HS | Low-income working families may qualify for help with child care expenses for children under the age of 13. This assistance is available for children who are U.S. citizens or legal resident aliens and only covers time when parents are at work, looking for work or attending school. The Economic Services Department works with all of Eagle County's licensed child care providers and can also approve care of the children by individuals who are not subject to licensing. Assistance payments and the parents' share of payments are made directly to the provider. | Pitkin County | Pitkin County Human Services | Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services |
| Colorado Child Care Assistance Program - Washington County / Department of Social Services | Provides eligible families with financial assistance for child care of their choice. Includes child care for low-income parents, work program participants, and special circumstance child care for those who meet with Child Welfare. | Washington County | Washington County - Department of Social Services | Washington County - Department of Social Services |
| Delta County Department of Human Services | Human service programs | Delta County | Delta County Department of Human Services | Delta County Department of Human Services |
| Department of Human Services - Alamosa County | The Alamosa County Department of Human Services (DHS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Human Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Home Care Allowance (HCA): Cash assistance to elderly/disabled individuals for services paid directly to a home care provider of the client’s choice
Long Term Care (LTC): Cash assistance to medicaid eligible individuals to help pay for home or medical facility services.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Alamosa County DHS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Alamosa County LEAP: P.O. Box 1310 Alamosa, CO 81101 Fax# (719) 587-5356.
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Alamosa County | Department of Human Services - Alamosa County | Alamosa County |
| Department of Human Services (Bailey) - Park County | The Park County Department of Human Services (DHS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Human Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Park County DHS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Park County LEAP: P.O. Box 39200 Colorado Springs, CO 80949 Fax# (719) 633-9098 or (719) 442-2078 LEAPHELP@Discovermygoodwill.org
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Park County | Department of Human Services (Bailey) - Park County | Park County |
| Department of Human Services - Cheyenne County | The Cheyenne County Department of Human Services (DHS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Human Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Cheyenne County DHS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Cheyenne County LEAP: P.O. Box 146 Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810 Fax# (719) 767-5101
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Cheyenne County | Department of Human Services - Cheyenne County | Cheyenne County |
| Department of Human Services (Fairplay) - Park County | The Park County Department of Human Services (DHS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Human Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Park County DHS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Park County LEAP: P.O. Box 39200 Colorado Springs, CO 80949 Fax# (719) 633-9098 or (719) 442-2078 LEAPHELP@Discovermygoodwill.org
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Park County | Department of Human Services (Fairplay) - Park County | Park County |
| Department of Human Services (Hugo) - Lincoln County | The Lincoln County Department of Human Services (DHS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Human Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Long Term Care (LTC): Cash assistance to medicaid eligible individuals to help pay for home or medical facility services Call (719) 346-8732
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Lincoln County DHS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Lincoln County LEAP: P.O. Box 37 Hugo, CO 80821 Fax# (719) 743-2879
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home
| Lincoln County | Department of Human Services (Hugo) - Lincoln County | Lincoln County |
| Department of Social Services (Buena Vista) - Chaffee County | The Chaffee County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Social Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Chaffee County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Chaffee County LEAP: P.O. Box 1007 Salida, CO 81201 Fax# (719) 539-6430
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home
| Chaffee County | Department of Social Services (Buena Vista) - Chaffee County | Chaffee County |
| Department of Social Services (Center) - Saguache County | The Saguache County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Social Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Saguache County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Saguache County LEAP: P.O. Box 215 Saguache, CO 81149 Fax#: (719) 655-0206
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Saguache County | Department of Social Services (Center) - Saguache County | Saguache County |
| Department of Social Services (Conejos) - Conejos County | The Conejos County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Social Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Conejos County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Conejos County LEAP: P.O. Box 39200 Colorado Springs, CO 80949 Fax#: (719) 633-9098 Email: LEAPHELP@Disovermygoodwill.org
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Conejos County | Department of Social Services (Conejos) - Conejos County | Conejos County |
| Department of Social Services - Costilla County | The Costilla County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Social Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Costilla County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Costilla County LEAP: P.O. Box 249 San Luis, CO 81152 Fax#: (719) 672-4141
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Costilla County | Department of Social Services - Costilla County | Costilla County |
| Department of Social Services (Cripple Creek) - Teller County | The Teller County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Social Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Teller County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Teller County LEAP: P.O. Box 9033 Woodland Park, CO 80866 Fax#: (719) 686-8985
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Teller County | Department of Social Services (Cripple Creek) - Teller County | Teller County |
| Department of Social Services - Mineral County | The Rio Grande County Department of Social Services is the location for social services for those living in Mineral County. Services include Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND), Aid to the Blind (AB), Child Protection Services (CPS), Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+), Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), Medicaid, Old Age Pension (OAP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and more. Go online to https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/ to apply for services or go into the DSS office to apply in person. Staff from Rio Grande Department of Social Services are in Mineral County on the 1st Tuesday or every month from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Mineral County Courthouse in the Jury Room. If you would like to make an appointment to visit when staff are in Mineral County, call (719) 657-3381.
The LEAP program for Mineral County is run through the Department of Social Services in Rio Grande County. Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Rio Grande County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Rio Grande County LEAP: P.O. Box 40 Del Norte, CO 81132 Fax#: (719) 657-2997 | Mineral County | Department of Social Services - Mineral County | Mineral County |
| Department of Social Services - Rio Grande County | The Rio Grande County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Social Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Rio Grande County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Rio Grande County LEAP: P.O. Box 40 Del Norte, CO 81132 Fax#: (719) 657-2997
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Rio Grande | Department of Social Services - Rio Grande County | Rio Grande County |
| Department of Social Services (Saguache) - Saguache County | The Saguache County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Social Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Saguache County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Saguache County LEAP: P.O. Box 215 Saguache, CO 81149 Fax#: (719) 6655-0206
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Saguache County | Department of Social Services (Saguache) - Saguache County | Saguache County |
| Department of Social Services (Salida) - Chaffee County | The Chaffee County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Social Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Chaffee County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Chaffee County LEAP: P.O. Box 1007 Salida, CO 81201 Fax# (719) 539-6430
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Chaffee County | Department of Social Services (Salida) - Chaffee County | Chaffee County |
| Department of Social Services (Woodland Park) - Teller County | The Teller County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of services for those in need. Go online to apply for services at www.coloradopeak.secure.force.com or in person at the Department of Social Services office. Services include:
Aid to the Blind (AB): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, blind
Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Cash assistance to low income, 18+, disabled and pending SSI/SSDI
Child/Adult Protection Services (CPS/APS): Child abuse and neglect reporting and services, as well as elder abuse/at risk adult reporting and services
Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+): Health insurance, low income children, usually for those not eligible for Medicaid
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP): Child care subsidy for low income families
Low Income Energy Assistance Program: Heating assistance for low income, available Nov 1 - April 30 every year. Call (866) 432-8435 or go into the Teller County DSS office to obtain an application. All applications need to be mailed, faxed, or emailed (if available) to your local LEAP office. Teller County LEAP: P.O. Box 9033 Woodland Park, CO 80866 Fax#: (719) 686-8985
Medicaid: Health Insurance for low income, adults and children
Medicare Savings Programs: Several programs to help with Medicare costs
Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash assistance to low income 60+
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly known as Food Stamps, provides funding to purchase food for low income families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Cash assistance to low income families with minor children in the home | Teller County | Department of Social Services (Woodland Park) - Teller County | Teller County |
| Dolores County Department of Social Services | Dolores County Department of Social Services is available to individuals and families in need of government assistance programs. These programs may include Food Stamps (SNAP), an income qualifying food assistance program, Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), a financial assistance program for families with children under age 18 in their household, Aid to the Needy Families (AND), an financial assistance program for individuals who applying for long term Social Security Disability, Medicaid an income qualifying health insurance program, along with other low income assistance programs. | Dolores County | Dolores County Department of Social Services | Dolores County Department of Social Services |
| Early Childhood Programs - Early Childhood Options | Ensures that all young children in Summit County are valued, healthy, and thriving. The four programs offered include:
- Summit County Head Start (Ages 0-5)
- Child Care Resource and Referral
- RRR-NE Early Childhood Council
- Right Start Project, which offers early childhood workforce development, child care provider licensing, CCAP, family support and education, and capacity building grants | Summit County | Early Childhood Options | Early Childhood Options |
| Early Childhood Resources - Grand Beginnings | Promotes a child centered school readiness system that fosters early learning, facilitates healthy child development and promotes family success in Grand County.
Services include:
- Child care resource and referral
- Health integration program
- Early Care and Education Tuition Scholarship Program
- Early Childhood Professional Development Scholarships
- Early Childhood Professional Development and Training
- Early Childhood Quality Improvement Initiatives and Funding.
Parenting Education
| Grand County | Grand Beginnings | Grand Beginnings |
| El Paso County Department of Human Services - Mt. Carmel Center of Excellence | DHS strives to protect our most vulnerable citizens while giving them efficient access to the services provided by local, state and federal governments. With the aim of keeping families together, the DHS assists in ways that will support the goal of being self-sufficient. DHS is available to discuss and help veterans who are applying for programs such as Medicaid and Food Assistance as well as other cash assistance and medical programs. The Mt. Carmel location is a smaller office geared toward offering one on one customer service. Walk-ins welcome. To make an appointment please call Mt. Carmel at (719) 309-4714. | El Paso County | Mt. Carmel Center of Excellence | Mt. Carmel Center of Excellence |
| Family Service Center - Pueblo County Social Services | Provides the following assistance programs:
- Medicaid for families with dependent children OR for pregnant women.
- Colorado Works Cash Assistance Program.
- Food Assistance Program
- Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
| Pueblo County | Family Service Center - Pueblo County Social Services | Pueblo County Social Services |
| Financial Assistance Programs - La Plata County Department of Human Services | Various financial assistance programs to aid low income families to help citizens reach a level of self-sufficiency within the community. | La Plata County | Human Service Programs - La Plata County Department of Human Services | La Plata County Department of Human Services |
| Financial Assistance - Tri-Lakes Cares | Limited financial assistance is available to help during an emergency situation. To be eligible for financial assistance, income and residence requirements must be met.
• Rent/ Mortgage
• Medical
• Car Repair
• Home Repair
• Childcare/Preschool Assistance
A family or an individual who wishes to register as a new client should visit us during our walk-in hours on Mondays & Thursdays 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check online or call to see if you qualify based on income and to see what documents you will need to bring with you. | El Paso County | Tri-Lakes Cares | Tri-Lakes Cares |
| Financial Services - Lake County Human Services | Financial services for those who are eligible.
Financial Assistance Programs:
- Colorado WORKS (TANF): Financial assistance for families who are pregnant or have dependent children in the home.
- Old Age Pension (OAP): Cash benefits for adults over age 60 whose income is below the state's standard.
- Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND): Financial assistance to those age 18-59 who have applied for Social Security Insurance (SSI) benefits.
- Aid to the Blind (AB): Financial assistance for adults who are legally blind and who do not receive (SSI)Social Security Insurance.
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP): Winter heat assistance program for qualifying households. Program only available November 1 through April 30. No application available until that time. Call Western Colorado 2-1-1 (dial 211) to have an application mailed to you during the LEAP season.
NOTE: The LEAP program is administered through the Goodwill in Colorado Springs, not by local department of Human Services.
| Lake County | Lake County Human Services | Lake County Human Services |
| Financial Support for Women - Women 2 Women, Inc | Provides assistance to women for an immediate, one-time financial need that cannot be covered through any other source.
Funds are distributed to the holder of the bill, not to the applicant directly. In return for assistance, recipients are asked to perform an act of kindness. | Weld County | Women 2 Women, Inc | Women 2 Women, Inc |
| Hinsdale County Social Services | Human service programs | Hinsdale County | Hinsdale County Social Services | Hinsdale County Social Services |
| Lake County Human Services | Human services programs for individuals and families who are in need. These programs and services include, Children & Family Services, Adult Protective Services, Financial Assistance Programs, and Self-Sufficiency Programs. | Lake County | Lake County Human Services | Lake County Human Services |
| Mesa County Department of Human Services | The Mesa County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) provides multiple support services to Mesa County Residents to help individuals and families achieve safety, independence and self sufficiency. | Mesa County | Mesa County Department of Human Services | Mesa County Department of Human Services |
| Montrose County Health and Human Services | Montrose County Health & Human Services, a community based organization, is dedicated to providing high quality, efficient and effective services to promote wellness, independence and a better quality of life for our community.
-Health Department
-Human service programs
-Presumptive Eligibility (PE) site | Montrose County | Montrose County Department of Human Services - Montrose Health & Human Services | Montrose County Health and Human Services |
| Ouray County Department of Social Services | Offering Child Protection, Adult Protection, Public Assistance that includes Medicaid, Food Assistance, Colorado Works, Child Care Assistance, Employment First, and General Assistance. | Ouray County | Ouray County Department of Social Services | Ouray County Department of Social Services |
| Pitkin County Health and Human Services | Health and Human Services (HHS) departments work together advocating health and wellness and providing responsive programs for the benefit of our entire community. | Pitkin County | Pitkin County Human Services | Pitkin County Department of Health and Human Services |
| San Juan County Social Services | San Juan County Social Services consists of a variety of programs, many of which are mandated and regulated by state and federal law. These programs offer a wide-range of public assistance to children, elderly, disabled and low-income residents.
| San Juan County | San Juan County Social Services | San Juan County Social Services |
| San Miguel County Department of Social Services | Offers Child Protection, Adult Protection, Public Assistance including Medicaid, Food Assistance, Colorado Works, Child Care Assistance, Employment First, General Assistance. | San Miguel County | San Miguel County Department of Social Services | San Miguel County Health & Human Services |
| West End Human Services Programs-Montrose County | Human Services Programs available in West End of Montrose County
Applications for
- Child Care Assistance
- Medicaid
- Food Stamps
- General Assistance
- Emergency Assistance
- TANF (Temporary Assistance For Needy Families)
- Colorado Works
- Old Age Pension
All applications are sent to the Montrose Office for eligibility determination
Child Protection Caseworker
Child Welfare Intake Specialist
970-252-5023
(neglect & abuse referrals)
| Montrose County | Montrose County Department of Human Services - Montrose Health & Human Services | Montrose County Health and Human Services |
