Grandparent & Kinship Program
The Denver Human Services Grandparent and Kinship Program may support you in raising your grandchildren or other relatives by helping you meet their physical, financial, medical, emotional and/or educational needs.
Depending on your family’s needs, the program may provide:
Financial assistance is provided through the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. TANF is monthly cash assistance that you may request for your grandchildren or other relatives. When you apply for TANF, you are also applying for Medicaid.
To be eligible, your family must meet the following criteria:
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You must be a resident of Denver County.
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The children must be financially eligible; your income and resources will not be counted.
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You must be a caretaker relative who has not legally adopted the children. If you adopt the children, you become the legal parent and your income and resources will be used to determine eligibility.
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You must verify your relationship with the children.
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The children must be immunized.
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The children must be in school full time. If they are between the ages of 16 and 18, they may be either in school, or in an approved training program.
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You must cooperate with Child Support in locating both the father and mother of the children.
You may apply between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday or 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursday at the Denver Human Services Center located at 1200 Federal Boulevard. If you are disabled and cannot come in and apply, you may call 720-944-2856 to make an appointment for someone to come to your home.
If your zip code is one of the following, service may be provided at the East Office for your convenience. 80201, 80205, 80207, 80216, 80218, 80220, 80222, 80224, 80230, 80231, 80239, 80249. East office applications are scheduled by appointment during Friday mornings. You may call the East Office Grandparent and Kinship desk for an appointment at 720.944.1813 or visit 2855 Tremont Place.
You may be requested to provide:
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Social Security Numbers for ALL household members
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Proof of the children’s income and resources
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The children’s original birth certificate
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Legal documents that verify your relationship to the children
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Your driver’s license or other picture ID
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Court orders for child support and/or paternity--if you have them
If you have additional questions, please call 720-944-3666.