Established February 10, 1883 in western Colorado. Area: 2,958 square miles / 1,893,120 acres. Industries: energy, tourism, ranching. Federal lands: 60%. Population (2010): 56,389
Child Safety Fair The annual Garfield County Child Safety Fair takes place Friday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rifle Middle School. Enjoy prizes, food and entertainment while learning valuable tips for keeping your kids safe. information-|
Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
The Garfield County Senior Programs 2018 Volunteer Appreciation Banquet takes place Saturday, May 5, at the Rifle Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will be filled with fun, friends, music, and awards presentations. Banquet and Traveler reservations must be made by Monday, April 23. Contact Debby Sutherland at (970) 665-0041 for reservations or questions. Banquet-|
Six-year extension for CHP+ Congress has approved a six-year funding extension for Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The program covers more than 75,000 children in Colorado. Program members will receive notification once the bill becomes law. CHP+-|
Child welfare review The Garfield County Department of Human Services volunteered for a federal review of its child welfare practices. Of 17 cases reviewed in Garfield County, nine received a 100 percent strength rating on every criteria level. review-|
Heating assistance LEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. The LEAP season runs from November 1 to April 30. LEAP assistance-|
DHS honored by state Department of Human Services employees were honored in April with C-Stat awards for their outstanding work in helping local families gain access to needed resources, including food and cash assistance.
Health First Colorado The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department) announced that beginning June 27, 2016, the Colorado Medicaid program will become Health First Colorado. The new name reflects the significant improvements that have been made to modernize Colorado's Medicaid program to better engage members and improve the quality and coordination of care. Health First Colorado-|
Natural gas vans for seniors Two new compressed natural gas vans have been added to the Garfield County Senior Program Traveler system. The 14-passenger vehicles provide service to senior citizens and disabled travelers in the county. press release-|
Employment First program Garfield County will introduce an Employment First program to promote self-sufficiency and independence through the development of skills, work experience and job search support activities. It will provide assistance while ensuring accountability for benefits. Garfield County Employment First-|
Child abuse and neglect hotline The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) now has one statewide number for reporting child abuse and neglect. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, the statewide toll-free number to use is 1-844-CO-4-KIDS. hotline info-|
Health assistance Connect for Health Colorado offers individuals, families and small employers an online marketplace for health insurance and exclusive access to up-front financial assistance, based on income, to reduce costs. Visit the website for more information. information-|
Frasier the Facility Dog A new professional therapist at the River Bridge Regional Center is offering support to children who have suffered sexual abuse, attending forensic interviews, medical exams and court. His name is Frasier, and he is a Facility Dog. facility dog -|
Our mission Garfield County Department of Human Services staff is committed to developing and providing collaborative services to assist and promote the safety, well being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families.
Our vision To increase the quality of life in the community by taking a proactive and innovative leadership role. Our work embodies the professional values and best practices of the human services field.
Child abuse hotline 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437) Las llamadas son grabadas para fines de control de calidad; el anonimato de las partes que presentaron estos informes continúa siendo protegidos.
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