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COLORADO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER RESPONSE

Colorado Happenings

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU CALL US:

DISCLAIMER

Homeless To Independence Inc. is an All-Volunteer, Faith-Based, 501©3 non-profit organization. We do NOT receive any grant funding what-so-ever to pay bills for anyone in any situation. We do not give away money. We do not give out loans against any money.

This ministry is supported with generous financial donations that are used to help keep us functioning. Our purpose is to help supply individuals and families with personal needs such as food, toiletries, clothing, household items, furniture and baby/adult diapers/wipes both locally and to areas effected by disasters . At this time, we do not offer any shelter or transitional housing services. Again, we DO NOT pay any bills. We DO NOT pay any rents or mortgages.

If you are actually homeless, or about to be homeless or need emergency assistance of any kind, DIAL “211″ from a land-line telephone. This will not work from a cell telephone. Tell the receiver your situation and what you need. They will give you information specific for the location you are currently in plus any referrals you may need. They have the most up to the minute information for your specific area. Dialing “211” will get you help and much more info than this office can provide. Homeless to Independence wants you to have all the information you need to get through the situation you are in.

Don’t have a land-line telephone??? Go to your local police department, library, or house of worship and ask to use their land-line telephone. They may even make the call on your behalf.

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For those of you looking for employment through-out the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, simply send me an email to:

Ann@homelesstoindependence.org with:

1) the name of your State/Commonwealth, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico and
2) if you have a conviction on your record more serious then a traffic conviction within the past 7-years. We do NOT need to know what the conviction was, we do not want to waste your time with opportunities you will not be qualified to apply for at this time.

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Homeless To Independence Inc. is not responsible for misprints or cancellations of events by the event holders, landlord and/or their agent, or ourselves. Homeless to Independence Inc. also reserves the right to “NOT” offer services to people and/or persons that are rude, unpleasant, and untruthful in any way shape or form, belligerent and the like.

OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT WE DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

OFFICE INFORMATION IS AS FOLLOWS:

OFFICE NUMBER IS: 1-732-264-7500

Please note that our office does have very limited volunteer staff and if we are one telephone line we cannot answer the other line. There is simply not enough time in the day to answer and/or return each and every telephone call.

IF YOU ARE ASKING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, NO ONE WILL CONTACT YOU BACK.

Thank you!

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DISASTER RELATED MATERIALS ARE NOW LOCATED ON OUR “COLORADO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER RESPONSE” PAGE!

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Colorado Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Managing Agency Colorado http://www.colorado.gov

Program Description
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services and is available November 1st through April 30th each year. Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) also provides some of the funding for LEAP. LEAP is designed to help with your winter heating costs. LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating. If you are applying for LEAP assistance, you should continue to pay your heating bill.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Colorado and you must need financial assistance for home energy costs.

In order to qualify, you also must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $16,755
2 $22,695
3 $28,635
4 $34,575
5 $40,515
6 $46,455
7 $52,395
8 $58,335
*For households with more than eight people, add $5,940 per additional person.

A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or certain needs-tested Veterans benefits may be automatically eligible.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply, download an application and locate your county office location to submit your application and supporting documents:

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-SelfSuff/CBON/1251580884665

Program Contact Information
Email questions to: cdhs_leap__program@state.co.us

Updated 05-07-13

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FUN TIMES AND FESTIVALS:

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Colorado Energy $aving Partners
Managing Agency Colorado http://www.colorado.gov

Program Description
In Colorado, the Energy $aving Partners (E$P) program weatherizes more than 3,200 homes every year. These households save an average of 20 percent on their monthly heating bills after the weatherization work is completed. The dollar savings alone make a big difference for the families. In addition, weatherization makes the home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The home also is made safer as E$P’s technicians always check furnaces and appliances for carbon monoxide. This measure makes a life-or-death difference for the homes’ occupants. Agency technicians also tune up and repair furnaces and hot water heaters, add insulation to attics and crawl spaces, conduct air leakage tests and seal air leaks.

Weatherization work makes a daily impact on low-income-families. Weatherization also benefits the community by preventing the “export” of energy dollars, employing skilled weatherization crews and contractors, reducing power plant emissions and improving the local environment.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Colorado.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $22,340
2 $30,260
3 $38,180
4 $46,100
5 $54,020
6 $61,940
7 $69,860
8 $77,780
*For households with more than eight people, add $7,920 per additional person.

If you receive Supplemental Security Income or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, you are automatically eligible to receive weatherization services.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply, contact your local service agency:

Call the toll-free program hotline at 1-888-432-8546.

Program Contact Information
For more information about Colorado’s E$P services, please visit: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=CDHS-ColoradoWorks%2FCCWLayout&cid=1251575352172&pagename=CCWWrapper

Updated 08-12-12

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Colorado Head Start
Managing Agency Colorado Head Start-State Collaboration Office http://www.colorado.gov

Program Description
The Head Start Program was developed in 1965 to help break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool children of low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs.

Current Federal initiatives include programs and services that provide support for Early Head Start, Family Strengthening, Migrant and Seasonal Populations, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Family Literacy and families with children who have disabilities.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor collaborates with Head Start and numerous Early Childhood Care and Education stakeholders throughout the State in order to enable children and families to reach their maximum potential.
General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Colorado and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $14,521
2 $19,669
3 $24,817
4 $29,965
5 $35,113
6 $40,261
7 $45,409
8 $50,557
*For households with more than eight people, add $5,148 per additional person.

If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:

http://www.coloheadstart.org/programs

Program Contact Information
For more information, visit: http://www.coloheadstart.org/

Updated 08-12-12

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Colorado Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Managing Agency Colorado http://www.colorado.gov

Program Description
The Colorado Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Colorado; a pregnant, breastfeeding and/or postpartum woman; an infant or child up to 5 years of age; and individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $20,665
2 $27,991
3 $35,317
4 $42,643
5 $49,969
6 $57,295
7 $64,621
8 $71,947
*For households with more than eight people, add $7,326 per additional person.

A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/wic/clinicdirectory.pdf

Program Contact Information
For more information on Colorado WIC, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/wic/
Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:

http://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/index.php

If you have questions about the Colorado WIC program you can call toll-free: 1-800-688-7777

Updated 08-12-12

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Colorado Summer Food Service
Managing Agency Colorado http://www.colorado.gov

Program Description
Just as learning does not end when school lets out, neither does the need for good nutrition. Children who aren’t hungry learn better, act better and feel better. The Colorado Summer Food Service Program helps children get the nutrition they need during the summer. Summer food programs provide nutritious meals to children in need and, when coupled with recreation and tutoring programs, offer a tremendous benefit to those in need.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Colorado, your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household;$26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply for the Summer Food Service program, contact the site nearest you. Click below, and look under “Information > Open Sites”:

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdenutritran/nutrisummer.htm

Program Contact Information
You can learn more about Colorado SFSP by visiting: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdenutritran/nutrisummer.htm

Updated 08-12-12

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Colorado Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
Managing Agency Colorado http://www.colorado.gov

Program Description
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is a low-cost health insurance program for uninsured Colorado children ages 18 and under whose families earn or own too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. CHP+ encourages preventive and early primary care by removing the financial barriers to health care. CHP+ works to improve the health status of Colorado children by improving access to appropriate medical care and to reduce overall health care costs. Health care involves more than dealing with emergencies. Regular check-ups can prevent many illnesses and catch others before they become dangerous. Dental care is very important, especially for children. But most quality health and dental care is expensive. But CHP+ lets you take control of your family’s health and dental care needs. Your children go to the doctor, dentist or get medication when they need it, not only when you can afford it. Health Services include: check-ups and shots; well child care and immunizations; medical office visits; prescriptions; hospital services including outpatient services, inpatient care, and inpatient doctors’ care; glasses and hearing aids; mental health care, such as counseling, hospitalization, and outpatient substance abuse treatments. Dental Services include: exams; cleanings; x-rays; fillings; routine extractions; limited root canal therapy, and other diagnostic and preventive services.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Colorado, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), and a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $27,925
2 $37,825
3 $47,725
4 $57,625
5 $67,525
6 $77,425
7 $87,325
8 $97,225
*For households with more than eight people, add $9,900 per additional person.

Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
For an application and instructions, please visit:

http://www.cchp.org/index.cfm?action=apply&language=eng

You can call CHP+ Customer Service, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to get an application in the mail:
1-800-359-1991

Your local Department of Human Services (DHS) can also give you an application, help you to fill it out and answer questions about CHP+. Click here to find a DHS near you:

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-Main/CBON/1251590215770

You can pick up an application at the CHP+ office or at your local Satellite Eligibility Determination (SED) Sites – places in your area that can help you with the application process or answer questions about CHP+. Visit the CHP+ website to find the SED Site closest to you:

http://www.cchp.org/chpweb/mainpage.cfm?pageToLoad=welcometext.cfm

Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:

http://www.cchp.org/index.cfm?action=home&language=eng

Updated 05-21-12

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Colorado Works

Managing Agency Colorado http://www.colorado.gov

Program Description
The Colorado Works Program serves low-income families with children by providing income assistance and supportive services to help participants become and remain self-sufficient. Colorado Works is the new program that replaced the AFDC and JOBS programs. Benefits may be provided for single and two parent families, pregnant women, and relatives caring for minor children. Colorado Works benefits are available to parents with children who are working or involved in a work preparedness activity.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Colorado, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply, fill out the forms listed here:

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobheadername1=Content-Disposition&blobheadername2=MDT-Type&blobheadervalue1=inline%3B+filename%3D789%2F992%2FApplicationForAssistance.pdf&blobheadervalue2=abinary%3B+charset%3DUTF-8&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251743598305&ssbinary=true

Completed forms must then be submitted to your local county office; a list of offices can be found here:

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=CDHS-ColoradoWorks%2FCCWLayout&cid=1251575352172&pagename=CCWWrapper

Program Contact Information

You can find more on Colorado Works by visiting the program website at:http://www.colorado.gov/coloradoworks

For specific inquiries about the program, please contact the state Department of Human Services office at: 303-866-5700

Or send an e-mail to:
coworks.issues@state.co.us

Updated 10-21-11

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CPWD offers services to help people with disabilities in the Boulder area live independently. Services provided include independent
living skills training, personal assistance services, peer support programs, housing and community living assistance and a low
vision program for older adults.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/colorado/community_life

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Provides services for people with temporary and permanent disabilities from brain injury, spinal cord injury and neuro-muscular
diseases. Services include accessible apartments with nursing staff, physical and occupational therapy, adult day programs and
the first fully certified Brain Injury Supported Living Campus.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/colorado/community_life

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Program Description
The Colorado State Food Stamps Program assists low-income individuals and families who need assistance purchasing food.
Individuals and families should apply for food stamp benefits at their local county department of social services. The Food Stamp
Program is offered in at least one location in all Colorado counties. The county worker will interview applicants and determine the
household eligibility for benefits. They will provide the applicant with a Quest card that can be used to purchase groceries at any
participating grocery store or other retailer.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Colorado and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and
checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a
disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than
$13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the
household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the
household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To learn more about Colorado Food Stamps program, please visit:

http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/fap/index.htm

However, individuals can contact food stamp program staff by writing to:

The Department of Human Services
Office of Self Sufficiency, Food Assistance
Food Stamp Program Section
1575 Sherman Street, Third Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203-1714

TDD service is available for the hearing impaired at:
303-866-6293

Food Stamp applicants should contact the County Department of Human Services to apply for Food Stamp Benefits. You can also
call:
303-866-2536

Managing Agency
Colorado

http://www.colorado.gov

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Program Description
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is the oldest and largest of the Child Nutrition Programs, celebrating 50 years in 1996. It
is a Federally assisted meal program that provides balanced, low-cost or free lunches to thousands of children in Colorado each day.

Since 1946, the National School Lunch Program has made it possible for schools to serve appealing lunches designed to meet the
needs of children. In recent years, concerns have emerged regarding the overall nutritional content of school meals. These
concerns address findings that the diet of Americans has changed from being low in nutrients and adequate in calories to containing
an overabundance of calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. At the same time, Americans eat too few grains, fruits, and
vegetables. A good diet can help to reduce the occurrence of chronic diseases and promote good health and well-being.

The School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides a nutritious morning meal. This program is recognized as one of the most beneficial
of the Federal nutrition programs. It meets a vital need of feeding thousands of children in Colorado, who otherwise may not eat a
nutritious breakfast. Participation in the program has been shown to improve learning and test performance. Specific “meal
patterns” are required in the SBP, and schools that participate in the SBP receive funding assistance similar to the National School
Lunch Program.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Colorado and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household;
$40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household;
$61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for
each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be found here by clicking
on “School Districts/Buildings and Personnel”:

http://www.cde.state.co.us/edulibdir/directory.htm

Program Contact Information
To learn more about Child Nutrition Programs in Colorado, please visit:

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdenutritran/nutriprograms.htm

For additional information, please call toll-free at:
888-245-6092

Or send an e-mail to:
nutrition@cde.state.co.us

Managing Agency
Colorado

http://www.colorado.gov

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Program Description
The Colorado Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools, child care institutions, and eligible camps that do not
participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. The program reimburses schools for the milk they serve.
Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may also participate in the Special Milk Program to provide milk
to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do not have access to the school meal programs.

General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to
low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Colorado, your household’s
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the
household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the
household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live
in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates
in the Special Milk Program.

The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm

Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdenutritran/nutrimilk.htm

Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit:

http://www.cde.state.co.us/

Or contact the Child Nutrition/Transportation Unit at 1-303-866-6661.

Managing Agency
Colorado

http://www.colorado.gov

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