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What is the El Paso County Department of Human Services?

What is the El Paso County Department of Human Services?

Department of Human Services. The El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) strives to protect our most vulnerable citizens while providing efficient access to the services provided by local, state and federal governments. We aim to keep families together and help them to become self sufficient.

How to get food assistance in El Paso County?

For specific information related to Ongoing Food Assistance cases in El Paso County, please call (719) 636-0000. Colorado Works is Colorado’s version of the Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The program provides cash assistance to low-income families.

What can El Paso County do for You?

Legal aid can help with housing discrimination, there is free school supplies to help students gain an education, grants from the government to help pay bills, and free Christmas gifts too. Other services include transportation, immigration support and more. The county has received over three million dollars from the federal government.

How does the city of El Paso help renters?

The City of El Paso and County of El Paso have allocated $13.08 million in funding from the Federal Cares Act to provide rental assistance to landlords of residential rental properties for tenants who live within the City of El Paso or County of El Paso and are experiencing an economic hardship as a result of COVID-19.

For specific information related to Ongoing Food Assistance cases in El Paso County, please call (719) 636-0000. Colorado Works is Colorado’s version of the Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The program provides cash assistance to low-income families.

What does El Paso County DHs do for You?

El Paso County DHS provides protection services for those most vulnerable in our region. The agency is an integral part of assistance programs and services. If you are seeking records for your case, please download the Request For Records Form for submission.

Are there any housing programs in El Paso County?

International AIDS Empowerment – The agency runs HOPWA Housing Opportunities in El Paso County. This is a federal government program for HIV patients (and their families) that offers them either cash assistance or loans for needs such as rent, mortgage, security deposits or utilities.

Who are eligible for food assistance in Colorado?

Participants must be Colorado residents and U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents or a qualified aliens. Expedited Food Assistance – Households that meet the following criteria are required to have their application processed within seven calendar days of receipt by El Paso County DHS: