CDHS's offices at 1575 Sherman St. in Denver will be closed Thursday, March 14, due to weather.

 
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Benefits assistance

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The Colorado Department of Human Services helps ensure Coloradans have what they need to live a stable life now and in the future. We can help your family consistently put food on the table, heat your home, find livable-wage work, and afford basic necessities like rent, utilities, milk and diapers. If you need assistance in any of these areas, check out our benefits programs below.

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Food assistance

CDHS runs several food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), to help Coloradans in need.

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Energy assistance

The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps Colorado families and individuals pay for their home heating costs.

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Cash assistance

CDHS oversees several cash assistance programs to help eligible families and individuals with very low incomes become self-sufficient.

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Disability assistance

CDHS's Disability Determination Services (DDS) is the state agency that makes disability decisions for the federal Social Security program.

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Employment assistance

CDHS oversees several employment assistance programs to help individuals obtain training and employment to become self-sufficient.

Explore employment assistance