303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant without Medicaid to clients age 18 or older, legally blind by Colorado statutes. Income and resource guidelines must be met.
Aid To The Needy Disabled (AND)
303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant without Medicaid to clients 18-59 years of age, considered disabled by Colorado statutes. Income and resource guidelines must be met.
Burial Assistance
303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant for burial, funeral and cremation services to recipients of most financial and medical assistance programs. Income and resource guidelines must be met.
CHOICES Program
303.227.2168
The goal of the Career & Household Opportunities for Income and Community Services (CHOICES) Program is to increase the household income of lower income working families in Adams County through training and resource connection. CHOICES provides up to 12 months of free training and resource connection for eligible Adams County participants. Services assist participants to earn and save money. Individual training arrangements and "worksite training options" (for interested employers or organizations) are available. Eligibility requires: Adams County residency, a working household member, a dependant child under age 18, an annual household income less than $75,000, and a valid Social Security Number for the participant or a U.S.-born child.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
303.604.1043
Provides child care assistance to participants who meet income eligibility guidelines and are in an eligible activity/program. Licensed or unlicensed care may be subsidized depending on compliance with state rules and regulations. Participants are given referral information on child care providers as well as guidelines on choosing a child care provider.
Child Support Enforcement (CSE)
303.227.2233
Establishes and enforces court ordered child support obligations that require non-custodial parents (parents who are out of the home) to help pay for the financial and medical support of their children. CSE Services are available, free of charge, to current and former public assistance and Medicaid recipients to eliminate or reduce the need for public assistance and help repay the Public Assistance Fund. Federal statutes also require CSE services to be available to non-public assistance recipients for a fee ($20 in Colorado) to promote self-sufficiency and avoid public assistance expenditures.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
303.227.2332
TANF is the name of the federal public welfare program. In Colorado, TANF is also called Colorado Works. TANF provides temporary cash assistance, and other assistance options to families with children under age 18 who meet the requirements of the program. TANF is not an entitlement program and is subject to availability of funds. Participants are subject to a 24-month time limit to be engaged in a work activity as well as a 60-month lifetime limit, and are required to enter into an Individual Responsibility Contract with the County that specifies the terms and conditions under which they may receive assistance. Grandparents or other relatives may receive TANF cash assistance for children under their care through a program called Child Only TANF. Income and resource guidelines must be met.
Employment First (EF)
303.453.8675
Is a program that helps Food Assistance work registrants find suitable employment. The program goal is accomplished in several ways: through employment workshops which include self assessments,
The Employment First Program also has a Workfare component, whereby Food Assistance recipients perform work in exchange for food benefits. Workfare participants will be given job opportunities, learn valuable work habits, and obtain job experience that can be used on a resume.
Food Assistance Program (FA)
303.227.2350
Formerly known as the Food Stamp Program assists low-income households with monthly food benefits. This program is a supplement to the household's nutritional needs for the month. Eligibility is based upon the household's income, resources, household size, and shelter costs. Benefits are given to eligible households through the Colorado Quest Card. Certain food assistance recipients will be referred to the Employment First Program for assistance in employment and training needs.
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Home Care Allowance Program (HCA)
303.227.2348
Allows for a small monthly payment to be added to a public assistance grant which can be used to hire a personal care attendant. Financial guidelines must be met, however per State law, no new applications can be taken for HCA after July 1, 2002.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
303. 227.2378
Provides financial assistance to low income households to help pay part of their winter home heating cost. Assistance is given to those households who pay directly to a utility company or those who have heat include in their rent. There are other requirements for subsidized housing. Income limits are set at 185% of poverty. Applications are taken from November 1 through April 30. LEAP can also assist with home heat system repairs.
Old Age Pension (OAP)
303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant and medical assistance (either Medicaid or the Colorado Health and Medical Program) to clients age 60 or older. Income and resource guidelines must be met.
Supplemental Security Income/Colorado Supplement (SSI/CS)
303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant and Medicaid to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. Income and resource guidelines must be met.
Aging and Adult Services
Adult Protective Services
303.227.2348
Receives and investigates reports of mistreatment and self-neglect of at-risk adults who are unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect or exploitation. Those who report mistreatment of at-risk adults remain anonymous and are immune from any civil or criminal liabiity if the report is made in good faith.
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