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Pandemic-EBT food benefits

Coloradans with school-enrolled children will receive food benefits through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. This effort will help support Colorado’s families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 360,000 Colorado children are el...

Alert - PEAK Website Scam

A fake Colorado PEAK website is trying to obtain personal information of customers by pretending to be the site to apply for and update your benefits. The State of Colorado is working to get this site shut down, and is taking steps to limit future threats...

Navigating Resources

For many people it may be difficult to know where to start looking for reliable resources and understand what resources are available in a time of crisis. A new resource is now available to help navigate the often-challenging road to identify specific res...

Jeffco Human Services Foundation

Founded to incubate and promote innovative programming for all families, Jeffco Human Services Foundation (JHSF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency complementing Jefferson County Human Services with a mission to end generational poverty in Jefferson County and...

Skip Longer Wait Times for Benefit Programs

Jefferson County Human Services is currently experiencing higher demand for public assistance benefits. Phone calls and lobby appointment wait times may be longer at this time. For quick service, including checking eligibility, applying for benefits, chec...

CARES COVID-19 Emergency Assistance

During these uncertain times, many families and community members are facing unanticipated hardships. Some of the most critical pieces of a strong community are safe and stable housing and reliable transportation. Human Services has secured funding to ass...

Securing Employment in 2020

"Survive and thrive in your job search during COVID-19" is a 5 week, 3 hour per week accelerated work search series through Jefferson County’s Business & Workforce Center for displaced workers currently seeking employment. The seri...

Still Waiting on Your Stimulus Check?

Did you know that millions of eligible people are at risk of not receiving their Economic Impact Payments (EIP), commonly called “stimulus checks” because they aren’t aware they need to complete the Internal Revenue Service (...

Access Services Virtually Due to COVID-19

Human Services and Laramie buildings are open for limited in-person services Mondays through Thursdays from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Buildings are closed on Fridays but services are available virtually. 

Services are encouraged to be accessed vi...

Jefferson County Integrated Food Task Forces Launches Public Service Campaign on Food Insecurity

Jefferson County, CO – As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic began shutting down government, businesses, and schools, Jefferson County took quick action and launched the Integrated Food Task Force to address food insecurity for all Jeffco residents.

S...

Complete Your 2020 Census

Did you know Jefferson County has the second-highest Census response rate out of 64 counties in Colorado?

It’s not too late to complete your 2020 Census and it’s never been easier. The 2020 Census asks a few simple questions about you a...