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Social services in Colorado

Official Colorado websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve Colorado residents through local offices.

Medicaid is Health First Colorado. Child care assistance (CCCAP) is run by the Department of Early Childhood.

State-run programs

These programs are funded federally but applications go through Colorado.

SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaidofficial portal✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (Colorado Works).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistance.gov✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page

Federal programs with Colorado offices

Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.

HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Official Colorado resources

State agency

Colorado Department of Human Services

cdhs.colorado.gov

Open site ↗✓ reachable
Benefits portal

Colorado PEAK

Apply, renew, and check case status online.

co.gov

Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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November 3, 2026
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