Two Larimer County residents were recognized on May 11 at the Older Americans Month award ceremony for their volunteerism, positive attitude, and impact for older adults.

The two awards, Outstanding Senior Volunteer and Outstanding Family Caregiver, were awarded by the Larimer County Office on Aging. The annual awards are a way to show appreciation for older adults and caregivers in our community as part of Older Americans Month, which is celebrated each year in May.

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On April 26, the Office on Aging Advisory Council hosted the 2023 Resource Connections for Seniors & Caregivers forum in Loveland. Dozens of attendees were welcomed by County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally and Loveland Mayor Jacki Marsh. Panelists representing the Loveland Housing Authority, Housing Catalyst, Neighbor to Neighbor, and Volunteers of America addressed the featured issue of housing, focusing on demystifying topics like the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and housing vouchers.

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Help Human Services reach the people who need it most in your community!

The Larimer County Department of Human Services is seeking input on how to improve access to services (such as public benefits) in the community. The department will be hosting community events across the county. Community members are welcome to provide feedback on where and how services should be accessible.

This event is open to the public, family-friendly, and features:

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Julie Enderby
Education and Volunteer Supervisor
jenderby@larimer.org
(970) 619-4552

A Dependency and Neglect Handbook for Larimer County Parents

This handbook is intended to be a guide for Larimer County parents about the dependency and neglect legal system. It contains information about what to expect in a dependency and neglect case and answers commonly asked questions about this system.

Read the handbook in English. | Read the handbook in Spanish.

SNAP Max Allotment

Important notice: SNAP emergency allotments ending | Due to recent congressional action, the temporary increase to SNAP benefits, also known as emergency allotments, is ending. February will be the last month the temporarily increased SNAP benefits will be paid. Most SNAP households will receive lower monthly benefit amounts; this is not due to a change in your household. To learn more about what this means for you and find useful tips and resources, visit the State of Colorado's SNAP emergency allotments page.

Have questions about your SNAP benefits or case status? There’s a new statewide hotline! Call (800)-816-4451.

Larimer County Office on Aging

The Larimer County Office on Aging offers support to caregivers through a variety of resources. They also assist adults over the age of 60 and adults with disabilities! Click the banner to learn more!

Services for Older Adults RFP!

Service providers for older adults in Larimer County may be interested in applying for the Office on Aging's upcoming request for proposal (RFP) to receive funding. For more information, click on this banner to watch a recording of the informational meeting OR visit Larimer County Purchasing.