El Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Colorado (CDHS) destaca formas de fortalecer a las familias y prevenir el abuso y la negligencia infantil
Abril es el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil
Press Release
CDHS spotlights ways to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Division of Youth Services Director Anders Jacobson to retire
March 14, 2025: After serving the State of Colorado for 30 years, including as the director of the Division of Youth Services within the Colorado Department of Human Services for the past nine years, Anders Jacobson plans to retire on May 1.
CDHS helps families thrive in 2025 and beyond
CDHS is dedicated to improving the safety, independence and well-being of families across the state through programs such as the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, Child Support Services and Adult Protective Services.
Colorado recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month
CDHS's MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network is celebrating March as Brain Injury Awareness Month, which focuses on prevention and how communities can support people living with brain injuries.
Thriving in 2025: Colorado ranked #1 state for people with disabilities
Feb. 12, 2025: Colorado is the best state in the nation for people with disabilities, according to a recent study conducted by the AAA State of Play.
Eligible Coloradans can get assistance to pay a portion of their home heating bills
In advance of National Energy Assistance Day this Friday, CDHS reminds residents statewide that they may be eligible for assistance to pay a portion of their home heating bills this winter, as well as lower their energy costs for years to come.
Thriving in 2025: CDHS's vision for a supportive new year
As the new year approaches, the Colorado Department of Human Services reaffirms its commitment to serving Coloradans through bold and innovative human services.
CDHS celebrates four Colorado adoptive families
Nov. 4, 2024: In honor of National Adoption Month, the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is spotlighting four incredible families who adopted seven Colorado children and youth from foster or kinship care.
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program to begin accepting applications Nov. 1
DENVER (Oct. 29, 2024) — With energy costs expected to rise more than 10 percent nationally this winter, Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) can help eligible Coloradans pay a portion of their winter home heating bills by making a one-time payment directly to the utility company on behalf of each LEAP-eligible household.