Boulder County government offices closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 (at noon), and Wednesday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Human Services
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Human Services

On May 1st, 2024, Boulder County created a Housing Department, which contains many programs that formerly fell under Housing & Human Services. For all things housing, please visit BoulderCountyHousing.org
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We are building a healthy, connected community that empowers people and strengthens families by confronting the root causes of crisis and instability.

Hope for the future, help when you need it. This sums up our philosophy. We believe in strengthening multiple generations through prevention-focused integrated services: getting the right mix of supports – as early as possible – to each person in the family who needs them. We are also committed to ensuring every one of our neighbors has equal access to the supports they need – and deserve – to thrive.

Our main focus areas are investing in early childhood well-being and education, and integrating our services and data systems to provide complete support to everyone who seeks our help.

  • Learn more about the structure and leadership of Boulder County Human Services.
  • Learn more about our five-year strategic plan, which is currently being developed with input from staff, valued partners, and the Boulder County community.
  • Read the Boulder County Department of Human Services Report, which outlines our work from 2022 to 2023 and showcases the overall benefit of our financial, food, medical, childcare, and housing assistance programs.

Our Programs

Safe Zone

All community members are welcome in all county buildings.

News

A selection of our media coverage from 2024.

Colorado Orphans, Disabled Kids Have To Pay for Their Own Foster Care Unlike Other Children – The Colorado Sun

  • December 10, 2024 | The practice of counties using kids’ Social Security benefits to pay for foster care is under intense scrutiny, especially in Colorado. Weld and Boulder County are leading the way.

‘We Need You Again’: Boulder County Nonprofits Issue Call to Action as Demand for Safety Net Services Surges – Boulder Reporting Lab

  • November 1, 2024 | As funding cuts deepen, Boulder County nonprofits warn of critical shortages in shelter, food assistance and mental health care.

Boulder County Offers Free Personal Finance Help – Denver 7

  • September 2, 2024 | An interview with the lead of our Personal Finance Team.

$300 Monthly Checks: Who Can Benefit and When Do Payments Begin? – AS USA

  • August 25, 2024 | Boulder County, Colorado residents may be eligible for a $300 monthly check for 24 months.

Boulder County Receives HUD Designation to Streamline Housing Affordability – Westword

  • March 29, 2024 | The Moving to Work program lets local housing agencies choose where to spend their money. Boulder County’s is the latest to join the exclusive group.

HUD Adds Boulder Housing Authority to Moving to Work Program – The Denver Gazette

  • March 29, 2024 | HUD’s Moving to Work program announced 14 new agencies Friday, including Boulder Housing Authority.

Boulder County Survey Looks at Area Mobile Home Parks – Daily Camera

  • March 5, 2024 | Boulder County officials recently surveyed hundreds of mobile and manufactured home park residents about their needs, wants and their level of satisfaction with their homes.

Boulder County Surveys Mobile Home Community – Longmont Leader

  • February 26, 2024 | The survey found that 90% of respondents owned their homes while 10% rented. Of those who own their homes 34% reported that the home is in fair condition while 25% reported their home was in poor or bad condition.

Colorado ROC Secures $4.5M Purchase Supported by Unprecedented Government Financing – ROC USA

  • February 6, 2024 | La Luna Community Cooperative takes control of its future as three levels of government commit $2.79M to secure long-term affordability in Lafayette.

To Get Fresh Vegetables to People Who Need Them, One City Puts Its Soda Tax to Work – NPR/CPR News

  • January 15, 2024 | In Boulder, Colorado, officials realized there were many people who needed access to fruits and vegetables but didn’t qualify for federal assistance.

Contact Us

Human Services

Phone: 303-441-1000
TTY: 1-800-659-3656
Fax: 303-441-1523
Submit a question

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306

Boulder Location

3460 Broadway
Map and Directions Boulder Location

Fax: 720-564-2283
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Issuance Closed 1-2 p.m. for lunch.

Longmont Location

515 Coffman St.
Map and Directions Longmont Location
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Issuance Closed 1-2 p.m. for lunch.

Lafayette Location

1755 S. Public Road, Lafayette
Map and Directions Lafayette Location
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday
Closed 1-2 p.m. for lunch.

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