The Workforce Center provides a variety of free services to assist employers and job seekers alike. These include services for job-seekers, such as job listings, computer and internet access, career counseling and training, and resume assistance; and services for businesses, such as recruitment of workers through hiring events and other methods, and pre-screening and referral services for employers.   Employment assistance services are also available for youth through the Broomfield Workforce Center.

Low-income Energy Assistance Program

LEAP is a seasonal program designed to provide eligible adults (single or a couple) with limited financial assistance toward paying utility bills between the months of November and April.  The LEAP program is designed to help low-income households cover part of their winter home heating costs. Participants must meet certain eligibility requirements and income guidelines.  For example, the maximum gross monthly income for a household of 4 is $3,184.  LEAP applicants may also be eligible for emergency help such as repair or replacement of a primary heating system or for free furnace and weatherization services.  For more information or for applications, contact the Broomfield Health and Human Services Department (720) 887-2200 or visit the Colorado Department of Human Services' LEAP webpage at http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/leap/.

Adult and Aging Eligibility Programs

These programs provide interim financial and medical benefits to persons who meet eligibility criteria. Included in these programs are Old Age Pension (OAP), Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND) and Aid to the Blind (AB).  OAP provides financial assistance and health care benefits for low-income adults ages 60 and older who meet the income and resource requirements.  The maximum cash assistance benefit paid to a single individual is $699 monthly.  Most OAP clients also are deemed eligible for Medicaid.  AND provides financial assistance to persons aged 18 to 59 who have been or expect to be totally disabled for 6 months or longer.  These individuals must be diagnosed with a physical or mental disability that makes them unable to work.  The maximum cash assistance benefit paid to a single individual is $200 monthly.  All participants must meet income and resource guidelines and apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). To learn more about these eligibility programs, please visit the Colorado Department of Human Services Aging and Adult Services webpage.

Food Stamps

The Food Stamp program helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health.  You apply for benefits by completing a State application form.  Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores.  Food Stamps are limited to basic food items and cannot be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco products or other non-food items. To visit the Colorado Department of Human Services Food Assistance Program website, please click on this link.

Medicaid Programs

Colorado Medicaid is public health insurance for low-income families, children, pregnant women, persons who are blind or persons with disabilities and the elderly.  This program provides medical assistance to persons who meet the eligibility requirements - regardless of age.  Medicaid recipients are limited to receiving services from only those providers who accept payment from Medicaid.  Not all medical providers accept Medicaid payment.  Other programs available through Medicaid are Colorado Family Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), Baby Care/Kid Care and Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Testing (EPSDT).  To learn more about the State's Medicaid program, please visit the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing website.

Baby Care / Kids Care

This program is designed to provide and promote pre-natal care and well child care up to age 6 to families and children in need of health insurance, but unable to obtain it.  Eligibility is based on gross income and family size.  To be eligible the family must meet certain income and resource requirements.  The unborn child is considered a part of the household. 

To apply, contact the Broomfield Health and Human Services Department.  If the family income and/or resources are above the need standard, the application for children will be referred to Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+).

Child Health Plan Plus

The Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), is a full service health plan for Colorado's uninsured children age 18 and under.  CHP+ is a managed care health plan and is not Medicaid.  Coverage is limited to a comprehensive package of benefits designed specifically for children and youth.  This program offers low-cost health and dental insurance to families who make too much money to join Medicaid but not enough to afford private insurance.  To learn more about the State's Child Health Plan Plus program, please visit the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing website.

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

TBRA is a two-year program to provide rental assistance and supportive services (such as employment training and mental health support services) for low-income families. Applicants must meet qualifications, including income and employment.

Individual Development Accounts through Foothills United Way

The mission of this program is to empower low-income residents to save and build assets to strengthen their economic stability.  Program participants open Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), which are matched savings accounts, designed to help working low-income families and individuals save money exclusively for the homeownership, post-secondary education, and small business capitalization program.

Colorado PEAK

PEAK is a Web-based portal designed to provide clients and community partners with a modern and easily accessible tool to apply for public assistance benefits. It allows new CBMS clients to screen themselves for potential program eligibility and apply for benefits from any location that has an Internet connection. PEAK Phase I, which will allow potential clients to screen or check their eligibility for benefits and also check the status of their benefits, is planned for this October. To learn more about this new online system, please visit http://www.colorado.gov/benefits/.