Colorado Works or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) offers cash assistance and employment services to adults who are responsible for a dependent child or who are pregnant. Cash benefits may be provided to families in need. In most cases, parents must participate in work activities. Benefits are limited to 5 years in a lifetime.

Who is Eligible?

You are an adult responsible for a dependent child or are pregnant
You cooperate with Child Support Services
Your income does not exceed Colorado Works income limits. For more information, please contact our main office at (719)846-2276.

Benefits

Colorado Works supports families' efforts to reach economic security.

Cash assistance

Employment supports, such as:

Job Search
Master Application
Resume Assistance
Interview Techniques
Work Experience Programs
Employment & Career Exploration
Development of a Road Map – a plan that leads to economic security
Post TANF program supports intended to help you stay employed and move closer to an independent life

How Do I Apply?

Apply online using Colorado PEAK. Applications will be automatically submitted to the Las Animas County Department of Human Services.
Pick up an application at our office located at 219 S. Chestnut Street.
Request an application be mailed to you by emailing infolasanimascountydhs@gmail.com or calling 719-846-2276.
Print an application

You may return the completed application by fax, mail or in-person:

Fax: 719-846-4269
Mail to: Las Animas County DHS, 219 S. Chestnut Street, Trinidad, Colorado 81082
Office Location: 219 S. Chestnut Street

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

For more information or to check the status of an application, email infolasanimascountydhs@gmail.com or call (719)846-2276.

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Colorado Works

Colorado Works (TANF)

Who is Eligible?

Benefits

How Do I Apply?

Department of Human Services

Las Animas County

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