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Assistance Programs

Children & Youth

Child Care Assistance

Understanding who qualifies as an appropriate caregiver and finding one nearby can be challenging – and we're here to help.

Denver Great Kids Head Start

Providing early education programs, support services and parent training to qualified families with children ages 0 to 5 and pregnant women at no cost.

Find information on emergency shelters, including contact information and hours. This includes shelters for individuals, families, day shelters, supportive services, domestic violence shelters, shelters for pets, and motel voucher policies.

MY Denver Card

Initiative: Giving youth, ages 5 - 18, free access to recreation centers, swimming pools, and free or discounted admission to various cultural facilities in Denver.

Report Abuse or Neglect

Learn how to report abuse, neglect, and more to help protect our vulnerable populations.

Financial & Jobs

Burial Assistance

Burial Assistance provides cash assistance to qualifying Denver residents to help cover the cost of a funeral, burial, and/or cremation.

Career Growth & Jobseeker Opportunities

Finding a job - or a better job - is hard work, and we are ready to help

Cash Assistance (Colorado Works/TANF)

See the different types of cash assistance available and the requirements for each.

Denver Property Tax Relief Program

The Denver Property Tax Relief Program provides a partial refund of property taxes, or the equivalent in rent, to qualifying Denver residents.

Disaster Assistance

In addition to our food, cash, medical, and emergency assistance programs, we're currently offering additional disaster assistance to qualifying Denver residents who are impacted by COVID-19.

Energy Assistance from LEAP

LEAP, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, is a federally funded program that helps qualifying households by paying a portion of their heating costs.

Financial Empowerment Centers

Free one-on-one financial coaching and free tax services helps clients reduce debt, develop savings, establish credit, increase credit scores, help establish a means to attain a livable wage, and receive access to basic banking services. Learn more about our Financial Empowerment Centers and how they can help you.

Financial, Housing and Food Assistance

Learn about short-term housing assistance, financial assistance, and food support options.

Job Help

Denver Day Works is a supported work program designed to provide a low- to no-barrier work experience for people throughout the city who are experiencing homelessness, while also connecting participants to supportive services such as food, shelter, and other necessities.

SNAP to Success and Job Training

If you are looking for support in finding a new job or furthering your education, we have tools, resources, and community connections for you.

Housing

Affordable Home Ownership

Learn about the Affordable Home Ownership Program including the qualifications, guidelines, and resources to assist.

Eviction & Foreclosure Assistance

Eviction is when the tenant is court-ordered to leave the property. Only a sheriff may enforce this court order, and landlords can never evict without a court order and a sheriff. Note: In Denver, deputy sheriffs conduct the evictions. This type of legal action is called a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED).

Find A Rental Unit or Home

The City and County of Denver provides financing on rental projects. In exchange for public financing, the owners of these properties have agreed to limit the rent they charge for some or all units for a certain period of time. Find information on affordable rental units that are managed by third-party property management companies.

Rent and Utility Assistance

If property owners or tenants have been unable to pay rent due to a financial hardship caused directly or indirectly by COVID-19, you may be eligible for rental assistance.

People with Disabilities

Disability Services

If you have a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability, we offer support to help you maintain your health, safety, and independence.

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