Mission

The Archuleta County Department of Human Services seeks to strengthen individuals, families and our community with the services provided and is dedicated to providing effective and efficient programs.

Description

The Department of Human Services designs, guides and executes human services programs for Archuleta County as approved by the Board of County Commissioners and the County Manager in accordance with established laws, state statutes, rules and regulations.

The Department of Human Services provides financial, protection and prevention services to assist individuals and families. Assistance programs are provided to eligible residents in need and include: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Colorado Works, Health First Colorado/Medicaid, Home and Community Based Services, Long Term Care, Child Care Assistance, Child Support, Adult Financial and Low-Income Energy Assistance, all designed to help families and individuals toward financial self-sufficiency. Protection & Prevention services are provided by child and adult protection services, along with community focused programming.

Core Services:

• Develops and administers human services program in accordance with established local, state and federal laws and regulations (Child Protection, Adult Protection, Low-income Energy Assistance, Foster/Adoption, Child Care Services, Family Advocacy, Child Support, TANF/Colorado Works, Health First Colorado/Medicaid, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• Evaluates and monitors programs and client services to ensure efficient and effective operations and program outcomes
• Responds to complex and sensitive public needs
• Performs child support functions in accordance with the approved State Plan and all relevant Federal and State legislation and regulations
• Performs child protection and adult services pursuant to Colorado State Statute
• At Archuleta County Department of Human Services, we will continue to build on an employee culture of excellence, acknowledging the impact our work has on children, families, and the community. We will support our employees providing access to training, support and necessary tools with maximum effort.