Human Services
Our mission is to build strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families. Our vision is to end generational poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults.
Please call ahead before visiting: 303-636-1130, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Apply for State Assistance
Colorado PEAK is the place to apply for and manage state benefits online, including medical, food, cash, early childhood assistance and other benefits. Visit ColoradoPEAK.
Need help signing into PEAK, making a payment or more? No matter your schedule, PEAK Chatbot is ready 24/7 to get you answers, fast. Simply visit ColoradoPEAK and look for the Chat button.
Get Help: Who to Contact
Help With Basic Needs
- Chat about food, medical, early childhood and other assistance
- Email us about food, financial, and medical assistance programs
- Find food banks, shelters, mental health, and other immediate resources
- Find an emergency shelter
- Report benefits fraud
Safety-related help
- Report abuse or neglect for a child or elderly or at-risk adult by calling 303-636-1750
- Find for mandatory reporter online training
- Submit School Reporting Form
- File a complaint about child or adult protection services
- Contact your caseworker by calling 303-636-1589
- Find domestic violence support
- Find help for a teen
Child support
Other help
- Email a question or request other assistance
- Filing for custody/guardianship
- Begin a career in casework
- Learn about child/adult protection internships and other information for students
- Find information for partners on community development and prevention
- Media requests
Resources, Services and Responsibilities
- Colorado PEAK: An online service for Coloradans to apply for and manage medical, food, cash and early childhood assistance benefits
- Quick Guide to Food, Housing and Support Services (Printable)
- Getting There Guide: A resource guide to transportation services for the Denver Metro area
- Adoption Program
- Adult Protection
- Child Care Assistance
- Child Protection
- Child Support Services
- Collaborative Foster Care Program
- Financial Assistance
- Food Assistance
- Heat / Energy Assistance
- Medical Assistance
- Youth in Conflict Services
- Free Classes and Workshops
About Us
- Department Divisions
- Human Services Mission, Vision and Values
- Two-Generation Approach
- Human Services Non-Discrimination Notice
- Civil Rights Plan
- Performance Management (Arapa-STAT)
- Workflow Management (HSConnects)
- Reports and Fact Sheets:
Get Involved
- Find volunteer opportunities
- Make a donation
- Learn about our ongoing community programs and initiatives
