Human Services Divisions
Jefferson County Department of Human Services operates and manages more than 50 programs through six divisions:
Career and Family Support Services
Mission:
To promote social and economic well-being for our customers by providing exceptional services through highly trained and qualified staff.
Programs:
Jefferson County Workforce Center, Jeffco YouthWorks, Veterans Services, Business Services, Colorado Works (TANF), Child Care Assistance Program, Child Support Services, Fatherhood Program
Location:
3500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401
Children, Youth and Families
Mission:
To promote the safety, well-being, and permanency of children, youth, and families within the Jefferson County community.
Programs:
Child Protection, Foster Care and Adoption, Kinship Relative Care
Location:
900 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80401
Community Assistance
Mission:
To strengthen individuals, families, and communities by promoting their safety, stability, and independence.
Programs:
Adult Protection, Aging Well Project, Aid to the Blind, Aid to the Needy and Disabled, Burial Assistance, Colorado Quest Card (EBT), Colorado Works (TANF), Food Assistance, General Assistance, LEAP, Medicaid and CHP+, Medicare Savings, Long Term Care, Options for Long Term Care, Old Age Pension, SOAR
Location:
900 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80401
Community Development
Mission:
To create a better community through fostering effective partnerships which serve the housing needs of low- to moderate-income populations and strengthen the economic vitality of Jefferson County.
Programs:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Home Investment Partnership Fund (HOME), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Location:
100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80401
Head Start
Mission:
Jefferson County Head Start is committed to providing education, health, nutrition, and family services to children and families in need. Head Start, in collaboration with families and communities, will assist families to become strong, healthier, and self-reliant.
Programs:
Head Start
Location:
5150 Allison St., Arvada, CO 80002
Justice Services
Mission:
Justice Services supports and improves the functions of the Justice System by providing innovative and cost effective enhancements to those functions and fortifying public safety and quality of life of citizens.
Programs:
Community Corrections, Community Service , Mediation Services, Pretrial Services, Criminal Justice Planning
Location:
3500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401