Human Services

Human Services

Human Services
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Larimer County Human Services COVID-19 Updates

  • We are currently experiencing higher demand and call volume for public benefits. Our phone hours of operation for Monday, Tuesday, and Friday will continue to be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. In order to focus on processing each application, we will be taking Thursdays to work through the applications and questions that are in the queue.

  • Applications for assistance can be found in PEAK, our online benefits system. Click here to apply or to check on the status of your benefits application.
  • If you need need assistance with child protection, juvenile justice, or foster or kinship care, feel free to call (970) 498-6990. 

The release of all Larimer County Department of Human Services (DHS) records is governed by Colorado State statute (CRS 26-1-114; CRS 19-1-307). Determination of release of records will be made in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes.

Records may not released immediately upon request, and depending on the complexity of the record requested, can take several days to process. Please submit your request form as early as possible to avoid delays. 

Need a copy of a Larimer County DHS record or document? 

What You Need to Know: 

Upgrade to the Colorado Benefits Management System starts August 25

The statewide upgraded system will NOT change anything about how you apply for benefits or receive benefits.
Wait times may be longer as our office staff adjusts to our new system. Please be patient with us.

News

  • 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.
  • Public Assistance:  970-498-6300 or beneinfo(AT)larimer.org
  • Child Care Assistance Program:  970-498-6300 or CCAP(AT)co.larimer.co.us
  • Child, Youth & Family Services:  970-498-6990 or email
  • Child Support:  970-498-7600 or email
  • Aging & Disability Services:  970-498-7750 or email
  • Long Term Care:  970-498-7780 or email
  • Adult Protective Services:  970-498-7770 or email
  • Mailing Address (All divisions and services): 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO   80524
  • Locations (Map & Details)
    • Fort Collins:  1501 Blue Spruce, Drive, Fort Collins, CO  80524
    • Loveland:  200 Peridot Ave, Loveland, CO  80537
    • Estes Park: 1601 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
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