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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Colorado
Colorado programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Colorado Department of Early Childhood
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
CCCAP helps eligible families pay for child care while they work, attend school, or take part in training.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Colorado Department of Human Services
Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado
ADRC connects older adults and people with disabilities to local services and long-term support options.
Ways to apply:Phone
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Developmental Disabilities Waiver
The DD Waiver provides long-term services for eligible people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep work.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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