Press Release | Colorado Department of Human Services

Colorado families with school-aged students to begin receiving P-EBT food benefits

DENVER (July 21, 2020) - The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), is pleased to announce that Coloradans with school-enrolled children will begin to receive food benefits through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program starting Wednesday, July 22. This effort will help support Colorado's families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Colorado Department of Human Services statement on FCC approval of federal 988 number

DENVER (July 16, 2020) — The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) released the following statement responding to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote today to establish 988 as the nationwide number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Nearly $900,000 awarded to support survivors of domestic violence during COVID-19

DENVER (July 14, 2020) - The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) has awarded $885,776 to 38 community-based domestic violence programs, which have continued to provide essential services to domestic violence survivors during the coronavirus pandemic. This funding - $568,399 from the federal CARES Act and $317,377 appropriated in the state budget by the Colorado general assembly - will provide for needs specific to the pandemic and supplement the ongoing support CDHS provides annually through its Domestic Violence Program.

Teachers call on all Coloradans to look out for kids this summer

Colorado teachers are calling upon Coloradans across the state to be their eyes and ears this summer, and call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline — 844-CO-4-KIDS — if they suspect a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect.

CDHS recognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation for LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts

The Colorado Department of Human Services' Division of Child Welfare has received the Innovative Inclusion Seal of Recognition — the highest possible tier — from the Human Rights Campaign for the second year in a row.

Colorado Division of Youth Services decreases youth population by 30%

Today, the Colorado Department of Human Services announced the overall combined population of the Division of Youth Services has been reduced by 30% since March 1.

Behavioral Health Task Force examines COVID-19 impacts

Gov. Jared Polis has established a new committee within the state’s Behavioral Health Task Force (BHTF) that is examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s behavioral health system. The BHTF is administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and was created by the governor.

Colorado resumes some regular child care group sizes

Gov. Jared Polis has announced that certain child care providers in Colorado may return to regular group sizes and licensed capacity as stated in Colorado child care licensing rules beginning Thursday, June 4.

Colorado SNAP recipients now able to make purchases online

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is pleased to announce the launch of an online purchasing program for families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and support programs such as Colorado Works and Old Age Pension.

Colorado SNAP recipients now able to make purchases online

DENVER (May 28, 2020) - The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is pleased to announce the launch of an online purchasing program for families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and support programs such as Colorado Works and Old Age Pension.

This option will be available for SNAP, also known as Food Assistance, as well as Colorado Works and Old Age Pension participants on Friday, May 29, to make online food delivery purchases on their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.