10/27/2023
Welcome Center Hours Changing on Nov. 2
Starting Nov. 2, Human Services Welcome Centers will open at 10 a.m. on Thursdays.
More about Welcome Center Hours Changing on Nov. 2Human Services
Welcome Center Hours Changing on Thursdays
Starting on Nov. 2, Welcome Centers at all Human Services locations will open at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. All other weekdays, the lobbies will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Heather O'Hayre
Human Services Director
About Human Services
The Department of Human Services assists individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and security through public assistance programs, services or referrals to community agencies. We have locations in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park.
We Provide:
- Assistance in obtaining food
- Coverage for medical costs
- Temporary cash assistance for families
- Protection for vulnerable adults and children
- A process for obtaining child support
- Care options for people with disabling conditions and limited finances
- Referrals to community agencies that can help people in need of assistance
Benefits & Community Support
Available Benefits
What to Expect When Applying
SNAP (Food Assistance)
Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
Cash Assistance Programs
Child Support
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Housing Stability
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
COVID 19 Benefit: Emergency Rent Assistance Program (ERAP)
ALL SPOTLIGHTS Spotlight
10/4/2023
October is Residents' Rights Month
October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to acknowledge and call attention to the rights of residents in long-term care communities.
More about October is Residents' Rights Month05/17/2023
Office on Aging celebrates 2023 Older Americans Month Award winners
Two Larimer County residents were recognized on May 11 at the
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- Clients can apply for benefits or check the status of their application through PEAK online. Phone hours are Monday-Friday, 8a-5p.
- Colorado SNAP recipients can now use EBT cards online at Safeway and Albertsons. Read more about where EBT cards can be used.
- The Double Up Food Bucks program doubles the value of federal nutrition benefits spent at participating markets and food retail stores, helping people bring home more healthy fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers. Learn more
- Did you know that if you receive cash assistance benefits, you can have that cash directly deposited into your bank account? Click here for the direct deposit enrollment form.
Contact Human Services
- Public Benefits - 970-498-6300 or Email
- Children, Youth & Family Services - 970-498-6990
- Aging & Disability Services - 970-498-7750
- Full Contact List/Media Request
- Complaints
OUR LOCATIONS (Map & Details)
- Fort Collins
- 1501 Blue Spruce, Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
- 2555 Midpoint Drive, Suite F, Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Loveland
- 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537
- Estes Park
- 1601 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
OUR HOURS
- Monday - Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
