Denver Human Services

Denver Human Services will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, however child and adult protection emergency response teams and telephone hotlines will be taking and responding to reports. To report suspected child abuse or neglect, or the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an at-risk adult in Denver, call the Denver County Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services hotline at 720-944-3000. To report suspected child abuse outside of Denver, contact the statewide hotline1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437). To file a mandatory report of suspected elder abuse for an adult 70 years and older or the abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability, call the Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000.

Denver Dads / Father Figures: join our Fatherhood program! It's a free, 13-week voluntary workshop. Sign up link in comments ⬇

⚠️Attention: Limited Services June 17 ⚠️
Denver Human Services has adjusted services on the third Wednesday of every month between 2-4 p.m. Food, cash and medical services, and EBT services, will not be available at our locations (including our Neighborhood Resource Site) or from our Call Center during this time. The following locations are impacted:

These locations will close early at 2 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
▫️Richard T. Castro Human Services Center (Second Floor Lobby)
▫️St. Francis Center

These locations will have limited services between 2-4 p.m. Food, cash and medical services, and EBT services, will not be available during this time.
▫️Arie P. Taylor Municipal Center
▫️Denver Human Services East
▫️The Welcome Center

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Our older community members need our support. An estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Working together across our networks, we can generate awareness and foster action to end elder abuse. Learn how to identify and prevent elder abuse from the National Center on Elder Abuse: https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad/

👥 Join a Focus Group & Earn a $25 Gift Card! 💳
Share your voice with DHS in two upcoming focus groups, June 17 and 18. Our Denver Community Needs Assessment is gathering information from people who live in Denver — particularly people struggling with housing, food, jobs, or other basic needs. Please only attend ONE focus group. Space is limited, so you must register and indicate which focus group you will be attending.

Snacks and water will be provided. Your contact information will not be shared with DHS. We want to create a space where people can speak openly and honestly. You will receive a $25 gift card for your participation. Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9K-BdHj_9nQEU51OOX88Gr0Pk6qIbjUTa9tDUsenxnFp5Bg/viewform

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👥 ¡Participa en un grupo de enfoque y gana una tarjeta de regalo de $25!💳 Haga oír su voz ante el DHS participando en uno de los dos próximos grupos de enfoque, los días 17 y 18 de junio. Nuestra Evaluación de Necesidades de la Comunidad de Denver está recopilando información de los residentes de la ciudad, especialmente de aquellas personas que enfrentan dificultades relacionadas con la vivienda, la alimentación, el empleo u otras necesidades básicas. Por favor, asista solo a UN grupo focal. El cupo es limitado, por lo que es necesario inscribirse e indicar a qué sesión asistirá.

Se ofrecerán refrigerios y agua. Su información de contacto no se compartirá con el DHS. Queremos crear un espacio donde las personas puedan hablar abierta y honestamente. Recibirá una tarjeta de regalo de $25 por su participación. Inscríbase hoy mismo.:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9K-BdHj_9nQEU51OOX88Gr0Pk6qIbjUTa9tDUsenxnFp5Bg/viewform

Summer EBT is back! It gives your child a one-time payment of $120 to help pay for food this summer. Learn more from Colorado Department of Human Services ⬇

Colorado Summer EBT provides extra grocery benefits to families (like yours!) in our community. Each eligible child will receive a one-time $120 benefit.

🍎Use the new Colorado Summer EBT Enrollment Checker to see if your child is automatically enrolled for 2026 benefits or if you need to apply.

🍎Already enrolled or applied? Create an account with the new Colorado Summer EBT Online Portal to manage your family’s benefits, update your mailing address, request a replacement card, and more!

Find both of these new tools at: co.gov/sebt

Saying goodbye is hard. Paying for a loved one's burial or cremation shouldn't be. Learn more / apply for burial assistance ⬇

You could win a gift card! Fill out our Community Needs Assessment survey (linked below). You can also earn a $25 gift card by joining our focus group. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9K-BdHj_9nQEU51OOX88Gr0Pk6qIbjUTa9tDUsenxnFp5Bg/viewform

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⚠️ Temporary Closure & Service Relocation ⚠️

Our Richard T. Castro Human Services Center (1200 Federal Blvd.) and the Welcome Center (2929 W. 10th Ave.) will be closed Wednesday, July 8 to Friday, July 10, 2026, for construction.

⛔ The Welcome Center's services are permanently relocating to the Castro building.

✅ The Castro building will reopen Monday, July 13 at 8 a.m. with services available in a temporary first‑floor lobby, including:
▫️Food, cash and medical assistance
▫️Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services
▫️Outreach Case Coordination
▫️Child Support Services
▫️GIVE Center
🚧 Look for wayfinding signs to the new temporary entrance.

Find other locations, access online services, and learn more at: denvergov.org/humanservices

To find transportation services, call RTD: 303-299-6000 or visit
rtd-denver.com/language-help

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⚠️ Cierre temporal y reubicación de servicios⚠️

Nuestro centro de servicios humanos Richard T. Castro (1200 Federal Blvd.) y el Welcome Center (2929 W. 10th Ave.) permanecerán cerrados desde el miércoles 8 de julio hasta el viernes 10 de julio de 2026 debido a obras de construcción.

⛔ Los servicios del Welcome Center se trasladarán permanentemente al edificio Castro.

✅ El edificio Castro reabrirá el lunes 13 de julio a las 8 a.m. con servicios disponibles en un vestíbulo temporal en el primer piso, que incluyen:

▫️Comida, en efectivo y asistencia médica
▫️Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT)
▫️Coordinación de casos de alcance comunitario
▫️ Servicios de Manutención de los Hijos
▫️Centro GIVE
🚧 Siga las señales de orientación hacia la nueva entrada.

Encuentre otras ubicaciones, acceda a servicios en línea y obtenga más información en: denvergov.org/humanservices

Para encontrar servicios de transporte, llame a RTD: 303-299-6000 o visite rtd-denver.com/language-help

Hey , come run and donate shoes tomorrow, June 6, from 8-11 a.m. starting at Rude Rec. Center!🏃‍♀️🏃

Hey Denver! Runners, joggers, and walkers, this one’s for you! Join our DHS GIVE Center at Black Men Run Denver’s () 2026 Unity Run 5K on June 6, from 8–11 a.m. starting at Rude Rec Center (2855 W. Holden Pl). Our GIVE Center team will be onsite collecting new or gently used tennis shoes (all types welcome!) for our customers.

Want to join the run? 🏃 Waivers will be available at the event. Plus, enjoy vendors, shoe demos, and a great community vibe.