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 Denver Department of Human Services

Partnering with our community
to protect those in harm's way
and help all people in need. 

Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS) helps and protects people of all ages. Our dedicated staff listen, advise, and help people apply for public assistance programs. We protect abused and neglected children and adults by making sure they live in safe environments and provide counseling to individuals and families in crisis. We connect people to community resources that can help them in a time of need. 
    

Announcements/Anuncios
DDHS updates Strategic Plan, publishes 6-month report
DDHS has completed an addendum to its Strategic Plan and published a report to the community on the progress toward its strategic plan goals. More...
 
Honor for Denver's Road Home
Denver’s Road Home Honored with Prestigious Downtown Denver Partnership Award
Denver’s Road Home, the community-wide effort to end homelessness in 10 years, was honored last night with a prestigious Downtown Denver Partnership Award. More...
 
Memorial Day Parade 2008
Memorial Day Parade Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m.
Hundreds of veterans from the U.S. Armed Forces, scout troops, color guards and other honorable veteran groups will march in the annual Denver Memorial Day Parade to commemorate America’s soldiers on Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m....more
 
Foster Care Youth Graduation Celebration
 Denver Human Services congratulates successful foster care youth with graduation celebration Thursday, May 8
The Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS) invites media to a very special graduation on Thursday, May 8 that will honor 30 youth in foster care who received a diploma, GED or certificate from a vocational or other educational program this past year...more
 
 
    

 DDHS Divisions and Offices
    

    
Build a Better Denver & DDHS
DDHS facilities improved through 1B bond projects

The Better Denver 1B bonds will fund millions of dollars in essential maintenance and new building to improve human services facilities. Low-income child care facilities will have their heating, plumbing, and electrical systems updated. A new east side Human Services facility will be built to better serve the needs of veterans, people having trouble with their heating bills, and people who need food stamps. Visit the Building a Better Denver web site for more information.

 
    

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