Community Resources
Making ends meet can be hard, and everyone could use some help from time to time. If you need assistance with food, finding a job, or other support, and are not sure where to turn, Jeffco community partners can help. Visit the Jeffco Community Resources Page or dial 211 to be connected with resources for emergency shelter, rental assistance, food, and more.
JPP partnered with Gary Community Ventures to help co-design MyFriendBen, a mobile-first assessment tool to connect families to benefits and assistance programs. This tool helps you find tax credits, benefits, and assistance programs you qualify for. It also gives an estimated cash value and a timeline for receiving your benefits- in less than 10 minutes!
Book an Appointment to Discuss Benefits
You can book an appointment online with Jefferson County Human Services to discuss your benefits. Representatives will answer questions or provide status updates on applications or current benefits for Food Assistance (SNAP), Medicaid (Health First Colorado), Long-Term Care Financial Eligibility, Adult Financial, Colorado Works, and Burial Assistance.
Appointments last less than an hour and are not for completing program interviews.
If an interview is required for an application or renewal, an Eligibility Specialist will call at the scheduled date and time.
Childcare Assistance
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps eligible low-income families pay for child care. Assistance is available for children ages 0–12 and for children with additional care needs up to age 19. CCAP pays a portion directly to your child care provider. Assistance is based on household size and income.
Jefferson County Head Start is a comprehensive, no-cost preschool program serving children ages 0-5 in Jefferson County. Head Start ensures your child has the school readiness skills they need to succeed academically along with a range of support services for the whole family.
FREE Parenting & Co-Parenting Classes
Jefferson County Fatherhood/Parenthood Program offers free ongoing Parenting and Co-Parenting classes held online via WebEx, making it easy to participate from anywhere. Classes meet court-mandated requirements and provide a Certificate of Completion.
Additional support includes personal coaching, employment assistance, Allocation of Parental Rights (APR), and the child support system.
For more information or to register, contact Cristina Bearden at cbearden@jeffco.us or call 303-271-4284.
Employment Resources
Employment First (303-271-1388) is your partner to learn, grow, and succeed! They can help you gain new skills, training, connections, and work experience to enhance your marketability. ​
Colorado Works, also known as Colorado’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, provides financial assistance, job preparation, and work opportunities to families with children.
The Colorado Pay It Forward Fund provides flexible loans to Colorado job seekers, training providers, and employers. Funds aims to minimize student debt while helping workers secure in-demand jobs.​​
Jeffco Prosperity Partners (JPP) has time-limited funds available for job training and education costs to help parents enter the workforce or increase their income.
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Funds cover tuition, certification fees, and training program costs for high-demand fields, including Green Workforce trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing/Pipefitting, and Energy & Building Performance), Early Childhood Education (ECE), and CDL licensing. In addition to financial assistance, JPP offers coaching, career pathways exploration, and enrollment support.
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Eligibility Requirements: Low-income households in Jefferson County AND a parent/guardian of a child enrolled in Head Start or Jeffco Public Schools
Funding and spots are limited. Call JPP at 303-513-5483 for more information.
Food Assistance
The Food Assistance program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families. SNAP benefits can be spent wherever groceries are sold, including grocery/convenience stores and certain farmers’ markets. The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program allows SNAP households to use their benefits to purchase double the amount paid for fruits and vegetables at participating farmers' markets/farm stands.
Additional food resources for Jefferson County residents:
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Calvary Food Shelf
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Colorado Pet Pantry (free drive-thru Pet Food Bank)
Housing Assistance
Housing Stability & Eviction Prevention Resources
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Assistance is available for non-emergency housing services, rent/mortgage payment assistance, utility assistance, and affordable housing search. Homelessness resources are also available in the community, such as shelters, food banks, and other services.
Need help with heating costs?
LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) helps eligible, hard-working Colorado families, seniors, and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. Applications are accepted every year from November 1 through April 30.
The FASST (Families Achieving Self-Sufficiency Together) Program helps people with disabilities build job skills, find employment, maintain employment, and become more financially independent. The program serves adults who receive, or may be eligible for, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), as well as youth ages 14–24 living in their households. Services are designed to help participants develop job skills, pursue education, and access the support they need to achieve meaningful employment and greater self-sufficiency.
​​​Individuals may refer themselves, or referrals can be made by family members, schools, service providers, or community organizations. The FASST team typically contacts new referrals within three business days.
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Employment and career services
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Supported education
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Case management
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Financial literacy and empowerment​
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​Youth transition services
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Benefits counseling
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Referrals to community resources
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Individualized support based on each participant’s goals​
Jeffco Resource Guide
The Jeffco Program and Community Resource Guide provides a variety of helpful community resources that can offer additional assistance to individuals and families in Jefferson County. Each service area highlights the range of services available. You will find an explanation of the program, who may benefit, and how to learn more.
For a full list of resources available for Jefferson County residents, visit the Jeffco Community Resources Page.