WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food and other services free of charge to Colorado families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. For further information on the WIC Program view video below or view the WIC website.
Human Services Programs:
Child Protection Caseworker
- Caseworker Services- offers a variety of services relating to investigating possible child abuse claims, assisting parents in handling out of control youth, and adult services for the elderly. District proceedings must go to Montrose
Child Welfare Screener
– Call 970-252-5023 (neglect & Abuse referrals)
Employment First
- We are the work program linked to Food Stamps/Food Assistance. In order to retain their eligibility for food assistance, individuals must participate in Employment First activities, including GED preparation, volunteer work, continuing education, job training or part-time employment. Continuing participation by clients ensures continuing support from social need programs
We also provide applications for:
Child Care Assistance
Medicaid
Food Stamps
General Assistance
Emergency Assistance
LEAP Energy Assistance
TANF (Temporary Assistance For Needy Families)
Colorado Works
Old Age Pension
Applications are generally sent to the Montrose Office for eligibility determination and appointments are often scheduled at the Nucla office.