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.
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About the Child Support Services Program:
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:
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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/TANF
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.
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Health First Colorado, Colorado's Medicaid program, is public health insurance for Coloradans who qualify. There are three types of health plans:
- Physical health plan (which includes vision and prescription drugs)
- Dental health plan
- Behavioral health plan
For more details, please visit Health First Colorado.
To see if you may be eligible or to check current benefits, visit Colorado Peak.
About SNAP
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.
The following tips may help you better prepare for your visit:
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Adoption means taking a child into your home as a permanent family member. It means caring for and guiding children through their growing years and giving them the love and understanding they need to develop their full potential.
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Adolescent Services provides assistance for youth (ages 10-17) who need help with school or home problems because of any one of the following issues:
- Delinquent charges
- Warrants
- Mental health emergencies
- Alcohol/illegal substance issues
- Running away
- Chronic truancy
- Family conflict
- Being beyond the control of the parent
Assistance can involve:
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Foster care offers temporary homes for children when they can't safely stay with their own families. The main goal is to help these children return to their parents.
Larimer County especially needs foster families for:
