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Adult Protective Services receives reports of mistreatment or self-neglect of at-risk adults who, due to age or disability, are unable to advocate for themselves. Following an assessment, Adult Protective Services will make referrals to implement services to reduce risk and prevent further mistreatment.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program works to protect the rights of residents of assisted living residences and nursing facilities. Anyone can contact the ombudsman with concerns.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman services include:
The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps Coloradans pay a part of their home heating costs. The program aims to help reduce some of the burdens associated with a cold Colorado winter. This may include assistance with heating costs, equipment repair and/or replacement of inoperable heating tools.
Child Support Services (CSS) oversees the state's child support system. Individual child support orders are managed by Colorado's county child support offices. There is no fee to apply for child support services.
You can find many helpful services on the CSS website including:
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) provides child care assistance to families who meet the income guidelines, meet current eligibility requirements, and families who are enrolled in the Colorado Works program. CCAP provides access to reduced cost child care at licensed child care facilities or qualified (unlicensed) providers.
Colorado Works/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) is a federal program that provides cash assistance to qualifying families of at least one parent and one child while they are preparing for, looking for and/or maintaining employment. Grandparents or other relatives may qualify to receive TANF cash assistance for children under their care.
Health First Colorado, Colorado's Medicaid program, is public health insurance for Coloradans who qualify. There are three types of health plans:
For more details, please visit Health First Colorado.
To see if you may be eligible or to check current benefits, visit Colorado Peak.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households in purchase food. It provides a monthly benefit that helps families and individuals buy the food they need for good health.
The Department of Human Services takes care of thousands of people every month who need help. When you come to one of our locations, you may encounter a crowded lobby or a long line. You may prefer to call with your questions. If so, please be aware that you may have to wait on hold for some time.
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