Colorado Works is Colorado’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It is an employment program that supports families with dependent children. Clients can receive cash assistance, schooling, workforce development and skills training. The program is available throughout the state and is managed locally by each county.
Apply via Colorado PEAK or go to your county office.
Bright by Text is a nationwide text messaging service that helps parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age eight. Through free tips, information, games and resources, Bright by Text is proven to build nurturing caregiver-child relationships, strengthen families, promote healthy child development and improve school readiness.
Aurora Community Connection Family Resource Center
Increases access to health and education for every family member through a variety of programs (parenting, resources, tutoring, insurance enrollment, etc.)
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) helps families that are homeless, working, searching for work or in school find low-income child care assistance. Families that are enrolled in the Colorado Works Program can also use CCCAP services.
Apply online (Colorado PEAK) or by contacting your local county’s department of human services.
Colorado’s Early Intervention program provides support and services to children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families from ages 0-3.
Provides a variety of services including youth development, family development, advocacy, health resources, childbirth education classes, summer camp, etc.
Provides a variety of programs including early childhood education, adult education, family support services, career readiness and skill development for families in Colorado.
A free parent education and family support program for families with children from prenatal through kindergarten. Trained parent educators, also known as home visitors, meet regularly with families (once or twice a month) in the home or at a convenient location for the family.
Offers free classes about pregnancy, birth, first year, toddlerhood, general parenting, life skills, fatherhood, co-parenting, relationship skills, special circumstances, and more.
