Custer County Department of Human Services

05/06/2026

Custer County Department of Human Services is closed today due to inclement weather. Be safe out there!

04/13/2026

Food Distribution will be held this week on Wednesday, April 15th at Department of Human Services from 9:00am for those in need.

01/15/2026

IMPORTANT TANF UPDATE:

Colorado has received a new federal directive from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) concerning Colorado’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, also known as Colorado Works, and the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG). We know this may cause concern, so here is what you need to know right now:

-ACF is initiating a review of TANF State Plan for “completeness and for program compliance with applicable laws.”
-Colorado Works supports programs about self-sufficiency, including basic cash assistance to households.
-SSBG funds are used to provide a broad range of services for vulnerable Coloradans, including child welfare services.
-While they conduct their investigation, ACF is pausing the flow of dollars to Colorado for TANF and SSBG funds.
-There is no change to your eligibility or the amount of benefits you receive today.
-You do not need to do anything right now. You do not need to take action, but you should be aware of the situation and try to budget January benefits carefully in case there is a future disruption to Basic Cash Assistance (BCA).

We will provide updates as soon as more information is available.

01/15/2026

01/13/2026

1-23-26 updated info here -- https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CODEC/bulletins/405d78c

Sharing from Colorado Department of Early Childhood

FULL UPDATE HERE:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CODEC/bulletins/4040a2c

01/13/2026

Food Distribution for those in need - Location: Custer County Department of Human Services

When: Tomorrow Wednesday, January 14th at 9:00 am!
Questions: Call our office at 719-783-2371

12/29/2025

Department of Human Services will be closed this Thursday, January 1st to ring in the new year! We will reopen on Monday, January 5th....see you all next year!

12/23/2025

Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas with loved ones and dear friends! Merry Christmas everyone...

12/10/2025

Custer County Department of Human Services still has Food Boxes for our community members in need! Please stop by our office today and pick one up....

12/10/2025

Colorado has several adult financial aid programs meant to help older Coloradans living on limited income.

Learn more by visiting cdhs.colorado.gov/adult-financial-programs and apply today at co.gov/PEAK

12/08/2025

Reminder that Department of Human Services Food Distribution is this Wednesday, December 10th starting at 9:00 am!