Colorado Works is Colorado's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and provides public assistance to families in need. Colorado Works Program is designed to assist customers in becoming self-sufficient by strengthening the economic and social stability of families.

Under Colorado Works, applicants who are either pregnant or have dependent children, and who meet other eligibility requirements, can receive monthly basic cash assistance (BCA) payments, help with emergency household expenses, and/or services such as counseling and training. If you are a resident of Colorado in need of the assistance mentioned above, please contact your county of residence via our  Interactive County Service Map.

Colorado Works is rewriting certain policies to simplify and streamline the program. For more information on the changes, please see our 2013 Policy Changes page.

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• June 5-7, 2013: Colorado Works PDA, Vail, CO