Living Assistance
> Colorado Works
Program Description:
The Colorado Works Program serves low-income families with children by providing income assistance and supportive services to help participants become and remain self-sufficient. Colorado Works is the new program that replaced the AFDC and JOBS programs. Benefits may be provided for single and two parent families, pregnant women, and relatives caring for minor children. Colorado Works benefits are available to parents with children who are working or involved in a work preparedness activity.
General Program Requirements:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Colorado, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
To apply, fill out the forms listed here:
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-ColoradoWorks/CCW/1200042237...
Completed forms must then be submitted to your local county office; a list of offices can be found here:
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/servicebycounty.htm
Program Contact Information:
You can find more on Colorado Works by visiting the program web site at:
http://www.colorado.gov/coloradoworks
For specific inquiries about the program, please contact the state Department of Human Services office at:
303-866-5700
Or send an e-mail to:
coworks.issues@state.co.us
Managing Agency:
Colorado
http://www.colorado.gov
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