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Food / Medical / Financial Assistance

Eligibility for the programs listed below is determined by Federally set income limits.

To see if you may be eligible, or to check current benefits, visit Colorado PEAK


The Larimer County Benefits Information Center is your best source for any detailed information needed on the programs listed below. Call (970) 498-6300 today, or contact the Benefits Information Center by email.

Please note. As of April 21st, 2010, to better serve you, we are utilizing the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of every month to process applications and redeterminations. A technician will not be available at this time.

Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND)
Cash assistance for qualifying disabled individuals under age 60.

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Offers financial assistance to subsidize child care costs through contracted providers, for families who meet low income guidelines.

Child Support
Locates absent parents, establishes legal paternity for children born outside marriage, establishes/enforces child support orders and monitors collection and disbursement of child support payments.

Colorado Works/TANF
Cash and employment assistance for qualifying low income families.

Food Assistance
Supplemental food assistance for low income families.

Low Income Energy Assistance (LEAP)
Provides financial assistance to help low income households with winter home heating costs. Services may include:

  • Paying a portion of home heating costs
  • Furnace repair or replacement
  • Replacing broken windows

Options for Long Term Care (OLTC)
Provides assessment and on-going case management to older and disabled low-income individuals who are in need of long-term care services in their own homes or in alternative care facilities.

Family Medical Services/Medicaid
Health care benefits for minor children, parents of minor children, pregnant women, low income adults over age 65 and disabled persons of any age.

Medicare Savings Programs
Programs that may pay for your Medicare A & B premiums and/or copays and deductibles.

Old Age Pension (OAP)
Provides assistance and health care benefits for low-income adults aged 60 or older.

Diversion
This program provides a one time work related financial need, limited to adult family member with dependent children.

Resource Room
Located at 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins