Get temporary financial assistance for families with children

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)

Information Status

Colorado Works is Colorado's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Through the program, participants receive help becoming self-sufficient by strengthening their family's economic and social stability. Under Colorado Works, participants can receive monthly cash assistance payments, help with emergency household expenses, and/or services such as counseling and job training. Colorado Works is delivered locally through each county's department of health and human services.

Applying for benefits

What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - https://cdhs.colorado.gov/colorado-works

Visit the link and scroll to the "How to apply" heading to apply online, download an application form, and/or find the contact information for your local county office.

Call 970-668-9160

For Summit County residents: call the Summit County office at the number listed above to schedule an appointment.

Details

Documentation Needed to Enroll

1) Proof of identity; 2) Social Security numbers for all household members; 3) Proof of any income, including non-work income; 4) Proof of any expenses; 5) Proof of pregnancy, if applicable.

ADA Accessible

Yes

Free

Yes

Available Languages

Spanish

States

Colorado

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Pregnant, Parents, 1) Pregnant or have at least one dependent child under 18 with more than 50% custody of that child; 2) Meet income limits; 3) If you have a child with an absent parent, you will be required to apply for and cooperate with Child Support Services.

Citizenship Requirements

US citizen or permanent resident (Green Card Holder)

External Link:https://cdhs.colorado.gov/colorado-works

Locations

Summit County Department of Human Services - Frisco

360 Peak One Dr., Suite 230
Frisco, CO 80443

Get directions

970-668-9160 (Summit County Department of Human Services - Frisco)

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