Civil Wage Theft is the failure to pay workers the full wages to which they are legally entitled. The Denver Labor “City and County of Denver Wage Theft Rules” are enacted to provide notice of the presumptions, procedures, and requirements employed by the city when enforcing the ordinance. To learn more and get support, please visit the Civil Wage Theft in Denver website.
Denver 311 provides residents with an effortless, accessible way to navigate city services. Our contact center staff demonstrate unparalleled customer service values, are leaders in innovative problem-solving, and deliver an unprecedented commitment to assist.
Did you know Denver youth have access to FREE meals? Denver invites youth, ages 5-18, to enjoy a nutritious dinner and/or snack at Tasty Food sites across the city. No ID or registration is required, just show up and eat up, and YES... you can bring a friend, or two, or three, or more! To find a Tasty Food site near you, please visit their website.
Ages 19 and under can hop on board the bus or train and ride at no cost! Zero Fare for Youth aims to reduce transportation costs for families. Learn more about Zero Fare for Youth and all the benefits of public transit in their website.
One in three Denver households is paying more than a third of their income toward housing, and many are struggling to pay rent and utilities. If you have received a court summons for eviction, please see our eviction resources, or attend our free eviction legal clinics in Room 163 in the Denver County Courthouse, located at 1437 Bannock St, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Staff are available to answer questions and assist if you are facing eviction. Please visit the Rent and Utility help website for additional details.
Children and families in Colorado can look different depending on who you are: the family of five, the teenager attending high school or a single adult. When we talk about children and families, we mean helping each member of your family — whatever that looks like and wherever they are in Colorado. There are also many different services available to assist children and families in Colorado. Please visit the Colorado Child and Family Services website for more details.
Suspect child abuse or neglect? Call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-844-CO-4-KIDS.