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Everybody knows choosing not to drink is good for your grades, and good for your health. But did you know it’s also good for your social life?

Have fun with the 85% of your schoolmates who have chosen NOT to drink.


Please join Denver Human Services and City Councilwoman Peggy Lehmann for a special showing of Age of Champions  documentary that features national senior Olympic stars, as we observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 14 at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 4300 E. Dartmouth Ave. Guests will enjoy workshops, meeting resource partners and the documentary - all for free.   
 
Denver Human Services is proud to honor National Foster Care Month this May with a variety of efforts to raise awareness about the magnitude of the issue and the urgent and sustaining needs of children and older youth in foster care and their families. Our efforts will issue a call to action that motivates, inspires and facilitates many more families and individuals to become foster parents and develop a positive framework for maintaining visibility and interest in the foster care issue to support the year-round recruiting efforts of our team.

Denver Human Services helps and protects people of all ages.

Denver Human Services provides both assistance services and protection and prevention services to Denver’s most vulnerable residents. Assistance programs are provided to eligible Denver residents in financial need and include federal food, cash and medical benefits, as well as child care, child support, energy, rental and burial assistance, all designed to help families and individuals toward financial self-sufficiency. Protection & Prevention services are provided via child, youth and adult protection services, along with community focused programming including veterans’ services, homeless services, and drug awareness campaigns. The department seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities with the services provided and is dedicated to working with our partners in the community. We welcome volunteers and partner organizations in getting involved in our important work.

News and Announcements

Denver Human Services and City Councilwoman Peggy Lehmann are hosting the Become Their Champion event from 9 a.m. – noon on June 14 at the Eisenhower Recreation Center. This free event will feature Age of Champions documentary, hands-on workshops, interactive resource fair and continental breakfast. 

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Denver Human Services will host free Love and Logic Parenting seminars throughout April to provide simple solutions and techniques to help parents with children of any age. The parenting seminars are part of a variety of monthly activities throughout the Denver community to strengthen families.
Denver Human Services is seeking nominations from community members who have inspired and made a positive impact in children’s lives for the “Be the One Colorado Contest” in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention month, Mayor Michael B. Hancock renamed Bannock St. between Colfax Ave. and 14th Ave. to “Be the One Boulevard” for the month of April. The unveiling marks the city’s commitment to joining organizations around the state for the “Be The One Colorado” campaign, which encourages people in the community to Be the One person who is important in a child’s life.

Useful Phone Numbers

Child Abuse Hotline
720-944-3000
 
Adult Protection Hotline
720-944-2994 
 
DHS Customer Service
720-944-3666

Colorado Relay/TDD
711

Child Support Services
720-944-2960

Foster Care
720-944-4000

GIVE Denver
720-944-GIVE (4483)

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