Resources
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Prepared by Vicky Lisi
Homeless Liaison for CCSD
Phone: 720-554-4555
vlisi@cherrycreekschools.org
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Table of Contents
General Resources………………………………………………...Page 3
Emergency Services
Day Care
Utilities / Energy Assistance
Transportation
Mental Health Counseling
Drug and Alcohol Counseling
Contact Lists for Assistance
Housing……………………………………………………….…………… 6
Important Information When Looking for Housing
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelters
Foreclosure Hotline
Eviction Assistance
Health Care……………………………………………………………… 11
Food Banks/ Pantries / Soup Kitchens…………….………………. 12
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Food Banks/Clothing Banks
Food Pantries / Soup Kitchens
Clothing Banks / Low Cost…..………………………………………. 16
Employment Assistance………………………………………........... 17
Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Child Care Assistance (CCAP)………………………………………. 19
Free Activities in Colorado…………………………………………… 21
Kids Eat Free…………………….……………………………………… 23
What You Need to Know to Help Your Child in School…............ 24
The McKinney-Vento Act……………………………………………... 26
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General Resources
Call 2-1-1
Metro Denver area’s United Way dial 2-1-1 is a free, multilingual service that refers
callers to non-emergency health and human services. Referrals you access by dialing
2-1-1 in the Denver Metro area include: Licensed child care providers, Rental/Utility
assistance, Housing/Emergency shelter, Food/Clothing Banks, Mental Health
assistance, Medical clinics, prescription assistance, Dealing with and preventing abuse,
Support Groups, GED and ESL classes, Suicide prevention and intervention, Legal
assistance, Youth programs, Subsidized spay/neuter for pets and MORE!
Arapahoe Library District
Community Services features schools, educational information, state and local
government information, new resident information, local attractions, transportation,
community guide, publications.
United Way of Denver
HELPLINE - 303 433-8383 free, confidential information and referrals; M – F, 8 – 5
HELP FOR HARD TIMES – an online resource for individuals experiencing financial
difficulties. How to budget. Handling your credit. Employment counseling. Legal
services. Managing utility payments. Food. Housing. Employment. Medical care.
Aurora Family Assistance Center 303 363-9543
Emergency transportation, clothing and food. Assistance with rent to help prevent
eviction. Counseling to help establish payment plan. Payments made to Xcel Energy to
prevent shut-offs (on call-by-call basis).
Interchurch Task Force (Aurora) 303 360-0260
Inter-Faith Task Force (SW Arapahoe) 303 789-0501
Emergency food & clothing, Utility and rent assistance. Prescriptions, gas & bus tokens,
and more.
Parker Task Force 303 841-3460
The Parker Task Force is located at 20118 East Main Street, Unit D in Parker. The Task
Force has a food bank, and can provide emergency assistance to families in Parker,
Elizabeth, and Franktown areas. See the Task Force web site for more information.
http://www.parkertaskforce.org/
Child Support
Assistance with recovering child support. http://childsupport.state.co.us
Emergency Services
Comitis Crisis Center
303-343-9890
Denver Victims
303-894-8000
Gateway Battered Women's Shelter
303-343-1851
United Way Help line
2505 18th St
Denver, CO 80211
303-433-8383
Servicios De La Raza
303-458-5851 (Spanish)
Rape Assistance and Awareness
Program
303-322-7273
303-329-0031 (Spanish)
Denver Rescue Mission
303-297-1815
Day Care
Arapahoe County Dept of Human
Services
14980 E. Alameda Dr.
Aurora,CO 80012
303-636-1130
Daycare Referral and Reference
Checks
CORRA Childcare Hotline
303-339-680
http://www.corra.org
Utilities - Energy Assistance
Adams County 303 227-2378
Arapahoe County 303 636-1130
Denver County 720 944-3666
Jefferson County 303 271-1388
Transportation
Regional Transportation District -RTD
1600 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202
303-628-9000
http://www.rtd-denver.com/
Mental Health Counseling
Arapahoe Mental Health
5500 S Sycamore #301
Littleton, CO 80120
303-797-9346 303-797-9440
303-795-6187 emergency
Aurora Mental Health
10782 E. Alameda Ave.
Aurora, CO 80014
303-617-2300
http://www.aumhc.org
Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health
155 Inverness Drive W
Englewood, CO 80112
303-730-8858
http://www.admhn.org
Mental Health Association of Colorado
1385 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 610
Denver, CO 80222
Phone: 720-208-2220 or 800-456-3249
Drug and Alcohol Counseling
Alcoholics Anonymous
2785 North Speer Blvd., Suite 224
Denver, CO. 80211
303-322-4440
Multi-Services Clinic
3221 W 1st Ave
Denver, CO 80219
303-922-0234
Arapahoe House
8801 Lipan Street
Thornton, Colorado 80260
303-657-3700
GI Forum Veteran Outreach Program
2870 No. Speer Blvd. Suite 103
Denver, CO 80211
303-458-1700 or 303-964-0701
Contact List for Assistance
Lowry Family Center
9235 E. 10th Drive
Denver, CO 80230
303- 340-7030
Stout Street Clinic
2100 Broadway
Denver, CO 80205
303-293-2220
St Andrews Hospitality Ctr 303-364-2329
1525 Dallas St
Aurora, CO 80010
St Francis Ctr 303-297-1576
2323 Curtis St
Denver, CO 80205
Comitis Crisis Ctr-24 Hour 303-343-9890
9840 E 17th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
Colorado Coalition-Homeless
2111 Champa St
Denver, CO 80205
303-293-2217
Hope Program 303-832-3354
1555 Race St
Denver, CO 80206
Volunteers of America Handyman Program
2660 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80205 303- 297-0408
The Gathering Place
1535 High Street
Denver, CO 80218
Catholic Samaritan House 303-294-0241
2301 Lawrence St
Denver, CO 80205
303- 303-9969
Warren Village 303- 320-5035
1300 Gilpin St
Denver, CO 80218
Catholic Charities Employment
2301 Lawrence St
Denver, CO 80205
303-294-0241
Denver Rescue Mission
3501 E. 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
ALL Renewed 303-297-8021
2254 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
303- 297-1815
Urban Peak 303- 777-9507
1630 South Acoma Street
Denver, CO 80223
Catholic Charities NE Emergency Assistance
6621 E. 72nd Ave 303-287-1127
Commerce City, CO 80022
Mercy Housing 303- 830-3300
601 E. 18th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
CeCe Henry 303- 727-2602
2200 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80223
Christ Body Ministries
850 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80235
ACCESS Housing 303- 289-7078
6978 Colorado Boulevard
Commerce City, CO 80022
303-860-1272
House of Hope 303-762-9525
3301 S Grant St
Englewood, CO 80113
Father Ed Judy House
4024 S. Newton Street
Denver, CO 80236
New Genesis 303-831-4910
1680 Sherman St
Denver, CO 80203
Housing & Family Svc 303-467-2604
3805 Marshall St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Womens Bean Project
3201 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
Growing Home 303-426-0430
489 W 72nd Ave
Westminster, CO 80030
303- 292-1919
Sacred Heart House of Denver
2844 Lawrence St
Denver, CO 80205
303-296-6686
303-866-7641
Safehouse Progressive Alliance
400 E Simpson
Lafayette, CO 80026 303-673-9000
Important Information When Looking for Housing
(Information taken from www.hud.gov)
Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of: race, national
origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of18 living with
parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children
under 19, or handicap (disability).
Q: What Housing is covered under FHA?
The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts
owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or
rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private
clubs that limit occupancy to members.
Q: What Behavior is prohibited by FHA?
No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex familial status or handicap: Refuse to rent or sell housing, refuse to
negotiate for housing, make housing unavailable, deny a dwelling, set different terms,
conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling, provide different housing services
or facilities, falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale or rental, for profit,
persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting) or deny anyone access to or membership
in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale or rental of
housing, refuse to make a mortgage loan, refuse to provide information regarding loans,
impose different terms or conditions on a loan, such as different interest rates, points or
fees, discriminate in appraising property, refuse to purchase a loan or, set different
terms or conditions for purchasing a loan.
It is also illegal for anyone to: Threaten, coerce, intimidate, or interfere with anyone
exercising a fair housing right or assisting others who exercise that right. Advertise or
make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicap. This prohibition against
discriminatory advertising applies to single family and owner occupied housing that is
otherwise exempt from the Fair Housing Act.
Housing Opportunities for Families
Unless a building or community qualifies as housing for older persons, it may not
discriminate based on familial status. That is, it may not discriminate against families in
which one or more children under age18 live with: A parent, a person who has legal
custody of the child or the designee of the parent or legal custodian. This also applies
to pregnant women and anyone securing legal custody of a child.
If Your Rights have been violated
You must fill out a Housing Discrimination Complaint Form from HUD (Housing and
Urban Development), write HUD a letter, or telephone the nearest HUD office. You
must file a complaint within one year of the alleged violation. This information can be
found in the government pages of your phone book or at http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
What are the landlord’s repair and maintenance responsibilities?
Under most state and local laws, rental property owners must offer and maintain
housing that satisfies basic habitability requirements, such as adequate
weatherproofing, available heat, water and electricity and clean, sanitary and
structurally safe premises. Local building or housing codes typically set specific
standards, such as the minimum requirements for light, ventilation and electrical wiring.
Many cities require the installation of smoke detectors in residential units and specify
security measures involving locks and keys. Your local county building or housing
authority and health or fire department can provide information on local housing codes
and penalties for violations.
What are tenants’ rights if the landlord refuses to maintain the property?
If a landlord doesn’t meet his or her legal responsibilities, a tenant usually has several
options, depending on the state. These options include: Paying less rent; Withholding
the entire rent until the problem is fixed; Making necessary repairs; Hiring someone to
make necessary repairs and deducting the cost from the next month’s rent; Calling the
local building inspector who can usually order the landlord to make repairs, or, Moving
out in the middle of a lease.
A tenant can also sue the landlord for a partial refund of past rent and in some
circumstances can use for the discomfort, annoyance and emotional distress caused by
the substandard conditions. Tenants should check state and local laws and understand
remedies available before taking any action such as withholding rent.
What must tenants do to keep the rental property in good shape?
All tenants have the responsibility to keep their own living quarters clean and sanitary.
And a landlord can usually delegate his repair and maintenance tasks to the tenant in
exchange for a reduction in rent. If the tenant fails to do the job well, however the
landlord is not excused from his responsibility to maintain habitability. In addition,
tenants must carefully use common areas and facilities, such as lobbies, garage and
pools.
Getting Your Fix: Tenants’ Rights to Minor Repairs
Renters often feel stuck with less-than-ideal living conditions. Maybe the drip, drip, drip
of your leaking bathroom faucet is driving you insane. There’s an unsightly hole in your
living room carpet. Or the paint in your kitchen has gone from crisp white to the dingy
yellow of spoiled milk. These aren’t huge problems, justifying a move. But you don’t
just have to live with them.
Uh-Oh! How Legal Evictions Work
Eviction – that is, physically removing the tenant and his possessions from his rented
home or apartment – can’t be done legally until the landlord has gone to court and
proven that the tenant did something wrong that justifies ending the tenancy.
A landlord can’t proceed with an eviction lawsuit, let alone get a judgment: for
possession of the property or for unpaid rent, without terminating the tenancy first. This
usually means giving the tenant adequate written notice, in a specified way and form. If
the tenant doesn’t move (or reform – for example, by paying the rent or finding a new
home for the dog), the landlord can file a lawsuit to evict. (This is sometimes called an
unlawful detainer or UD lawsuit.)
State laws set out very detailed requirements for landlords who want to end a tenancy.
Each state has its own procedures how termination notices and eviction papers must be
written and delivered (“served”).
Transitional Housing for Families
Decatur Place
1155 Decatur Street Denver, CO 80204
303-893-2718
Two-year Transitional Housing Program for single parent families. No felonies or past evictions.
Applicants must be either full-time employed or part-time employed while attending school.
Warren Village
1323 Gilpin Street Denver, CO 80218
303-321-2345
One to two-year Transitional Housing Program for single parent families. No felonies accepted.
Must participate in case management services. To apply bring ID, birth certificates for all in the
household, social security cards and high school diploma or GED.
Archdiocesan Housing/Catholic Charities
4045 Pecos Street, Suite A Denver, CO 80211
303-830-0215
Several subsidized family housing units in Denver. Contact above number for application.
Criminal and credit issues assessed on a case by case basis.
Archdiocesan Housing
Catholic Worker House
2420 Welton Street Denver CO
303-296-6390
Transitional Housing for single and two-parent families. Two-parent families must be married.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Family Support Services
2111 Champa Street Denver, CO 80205
303-293-2217
Two-year Transitional Housing for families. Contact for application process. Has a waitlist.
Denver Rescue Mission
Family Services
3501 East 46th Avenue Denver, CO 80216
303-297-1815
Provides Transitional Housing assistance for permanent housing, mentoring, life-skills training,
education & case management. Family Rescue Ministries helps working families secure stable
housing & helps with 1st month’s rent & deposit. Provides support through a mentoring program.
Colorado Homeless Families
P.O. Box 40186
Denver, CO 80218
303-420-6634
Two-year Transitional Housing Program for single or two-parent families. Two-parent families
must provide marriage or common law certificate. Felonies and court-ordered evictions not
accepted. Applicants must have income & sponsor who will pay rent if resident cannot pay rent.
Family Tree Housing and Family Services
3805 Marshall Street, #201 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303-467-2604
Multiple rent-subsidized housing for families. Families must participate in-home case
management services while in the program. Six months or longer depending on program.
Family Homestead
999 Decatur P.O Box 40186 Denver, CO 80218
303-623-6514
Provides independent housing and case management for a maximum period of six months for
families. Applicant needs to be referred by a case manager.
Interfaith Community Services
3370 South Irving Street Englewood, CO 80110
Two-year Transitional Housing Program for families.
303-789-0501
Salvation Army - Lambuth Center
2201 Stout Street Denver, CO
303-295-3366
Transitional Housing for families. Two parent families must be legally married. Must be looking
for employment and participate in a savings account program.
Volunteers of America - Family Housing Program
2660 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80205
303-297-0408
Families work with a case manager to prevent homeless and promote stability. No recent
felonies and must be referred by a case manager or advocate.
Joshua Station/Mile High Ministries
2330 West Mulberry Place Denver, CO 80204
720-377-1103
15-month Transitional Housing program for single and two parent families with children under
the age of 18. Must be working towards obtaining full-time employment. Call for application.
Providence Network
801 Logan Street
Denver, CO
303-860-8404
Christian-based transformational housing for low-income abused women and their children.
Community based living. Church attendance is required.
Transitional Housing for Women with children
Still Water Housing/Open Door Ministries
Treasure House P.O. Box 18018 Denver, CO 80218
303-830-2201
3 month to 2 year transitional housing program for single mothers ages 15 and above.
Residents must be working or in school. Mandatory attendance 3 nights per week for dinner.
Denver Rescue Mission - Champa House
P.O. Box 5206
Denver, CO 80217
303-294-9961
Transitional housing for women with children and pregnant women 18 years and older. Program
is 12 to 27-months. Applicants must be eligible for TANF Program and children must be under
12 years old. Call to schedule orientation.
Emergency Housing and Shelters -Families with children
Samaritan House (Accepts undocumented Aliens)
2301 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80205
303-294-0241
Family shelter for up to ninety days. Must participate in case management and weekly house
meetings. Also provides motel vouchers from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. if all family shelters are full.
Must be a Denver resident to be issued a motel voucher.
Growing Home
3489 West 72nd Avenue, #112
Westminster, Colorado 80030
303-426-0430
Emergency Shelter for Families in Adams County. Can stay for up to 60 days.
Housing
Aurora Community Development Division 303 739-7900
Services include: emergency repair grants; limited exterior rehab program loans; single
family rehab loans, home ownership assistance; foreclosure prevention counseling; preforeclosure sale program counseling; and reverse equity mortgage counseling (age 62
or older).
Consumer Credit Counseling – Housing 303 632-2227
Free. Includes classes and one on one counseling by HUD trained counselors.
Property Tax Deferral
Adams County 303 654-6160
Arapahoe county 303 795-4550
Denver County 720 865-7007
Douglas County 303 660-7450
Tax/Rent Rebate
Denver 720 865-7000
Littleton 303 795-3764
AARP Seniors Family, Home and Legal Support: http://www.aarp.org/families/
Colorado Foreclosure Hotline
1.877.601.HOPE
www.coloradoforeclosurehotline.org
Calling the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline is the easiest way to get help if you are facing
foreclosure. Talk to a local, free housing counselor to learn your options.
Did you know that:
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4 out of 5 homeowners who meet with a Colorado Foreclosure Hotline network
housing counselor successfully avoid foreclosure.
The Hotline network agencies offer free counseling to help you in your time of
need.
There are 26 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies around the state, so
you can find one nearest to your home.
Eviction Assistance - - Metro Denver Housing Authorities
Call your local agency to see what affordable and subsidized housing is available.
Section 8 lotteries are held one time throughout the year.
Adams County Housing Authority 7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City, CO 80022
Phone: 303-227-2075 Fax: 303-227-2098
Arvada Housing Authority 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada, CO 80001
Phone: 720-898-7494 Fax: 720-898-7490 www.arvada.org/services
Aurora Housing Authority 10745 E Kentucky Ave., Aurora, CO 80012
Phone: 720-351-2100
Commerce City Housing Authority 5291 E 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022
Phone: 303-289-3698 Fax: 303-289-3688
Denver Housing Authority 777 Grant St., Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 720-932-3000 or 720 932-3106 Fax: 720-932-3009
Englewood/Sheridan Housing Authority 3460 S Sherman St., Englewood, CO 80113
Phone: 303-761-6200 Fax: 303-781-5503 www.englewoodhousing.homestead.com
Littleton Housing Authority (South Metro Housing Options)
303 794-9608
Additional Resources:
Jewish Family ServicesSafety Net Program
3201 S Tamarac Dr., Denver, CO 80231
Phone: 720.248.4716
Catholic CharitiesSt. Veronica Outreach Ministry
4045 Pecos St., Denver, CO 80211
Phone: 720-377-1313
Health Care
Doctors Care 303 730-1313
Provides health care based on your ability to pay. Include sick check-ups, blood work &
tests, X-rays, medicines, hospitalization, referrals to community support programs. Call
for information.
Caritas Clinic at St. Joseph Hospital 303 318-2250
Provides care for low income, underinsured and uninsured in: internal medicine,
obstetrics and gynecology, minor surgery and breast cancer screening.
Planned Parenthood - Locations include in Aurora at 1284 S. Abilene (303) 671-7526;
the Denver Clinic at 921 E14th Ave., (303) 832-5069; & Littleton at 131 W County Line
Rd.,(303) 798-0963.
Tri-County Health 303-761-1340
4857 S Broadway, Englewood, CO
80110
Tri-County Health 303-341-9370
15400 E 14th, #309, Aurora, CO 80011
Rocky Mountain Poison Control
Center 1-800-222-1222
Deaf Access/TTY 1-303-739-1127
Center for Disease Control
800-232-4636
AIDS Hotline
American Red Cross 303-722-7474
Doctor's Care for Clinic Services
303-730-1313
Colorado Child Health Plan
800-359-1991
Denver Health Medical Center
303-436-6000
777 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204
University of Colorado Health
Sciences Center
1635 Aurora Ct., Aurora, CO 80045
3055 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80238
720-848-0000
Food Banks / Clothing Banks
Arapahoe County food banks and food pantries (from www.arapahoegov.com)
Food pantries are available for Arapahoe County individuals and families in need of free
groceries, meals, and food. The primary centers are located below, and can provide
more details including information on the programs offered, phone numbers and
addresses. Many of the food pantries have limited resources and are open certain
hours, so it is recommended to call in advance.
Many food pantries will only help people a certain number of times per month or year.
However in aggregate they have successfully helped thousands of low income
individuals and families get access to immediate services. In addition to offering free
food, many offer other resources such as holiday meals, school lunches, and provide
information on government programs such as food stamps.
Arapahoe County food banks can also give referrals to local food pantries which are
made on an as-needed basis if a location can’t meet your particular need. Get referrals
to community food banks, clothing, low cost medical services and clinics, GED classes,
adult education, scholarships, youth guidance, advocacy and legal services. In addition
to the food pantries, throughout the region USDA-supplied commodity food items are
made available to some charities and approved food banks for their subsequent
distribution to eligible persons seeking food assistance.
Also Food Stamps, which is now known as SNAP or Food assistance, can help families
or individuals with the costs of purchasing food. Assistance is issued on Electronic
Benefit Transfer/QUEST cards.
Salvation Army of Arapahoe and Douglas County
3900 E Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO, 80122
(303) 290-9043
3460 S Sherman St., Englewood, CO, 80113
(303) 761-6111
One of the leading social service organizations in the county. Can provide access to a
thrift store, food bank, & clothing closet. May also have funds for heating bills or rent.
SHARE Colorado (303) 428-0400
A food co-op program where you can purchase one unit of food (valued at $27 - $30) for
$15 plus two hours of volunteer service of your choice. You may purchase multiple units
based upon your hours of volunteer work. Food includes meats, vegetables, fruits and
often sweets or snacks. Since this is a co-op, the food varies each month. There are
over 100 sites throughout the metro Denver area.
SNAP- Food Stamps (based upon family size and income)
Adams County 303 227-2350
Douglas County 303 688-4825
Arapahoe County (in Aurora) 303 636-1130 or (in Littleton)303 734-4300
Jefferson County 303 271-4339
Denver County 720 944-3666
WIC Supplemental Nutrition for Families, Tri-County Health Dept, 1-800-688-7777
Food Banks
Many food banks require a photo ID and proof of residence.
Please call in advance to determine what is required and confirm hours.
Aurora:
Ansar Pantry, 1480 Lima Street, Aurora, 303-860-7200
Hours: Sat. 9:30 – Noon. Walk-In or By Appt.
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora
303-636-1170 Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Aurora Alliance Church, 15600 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, 303-751-6971
Hours: Mon – Fri, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Aurora Inter-Church Task Force, 1553 Clinton St., Aurora, 303-360-0260
Hours: By appointment only
Calvary Chapel Bread of Life Food Pantry, 18900 E Hampden Ave, Aurora
303-628-7200 Hours: Tues, Thurs, Sat, 2-4 p.m.
Colfax Community Network, Aurora First Presbyterian Church, 1585 Kingston St.,
Aurora, 303-360-9175 Hours: Wed, Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Pantry, Locations Vary, 303-375-5853
Hours: Vary by location
Friends of St. Andrew, 1525 Dallas St., Aurora, 303-364-2329
Hours: Mon – Fri, 10:15 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Mississippi Baptist Church, 13231 E. Mississippi Ave, Aurora, 303-344-0226
Hours: Second Tues, 10 - 11 a.m.
Peace with Christ Lutheran Church, 3290 S. Tower Road, Aurora, 303-693-5618
Hours: By Delivery
Restoration Outreach Programs, E. Colfax Ave and Boston St., Aurora, 720-859-2513
Hours: Tues. 1-2 p.m.
Salvation Army Aurora Corps, 802 Quari Ct, Aurora, 303- 366-7585
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9 a.m. – noon, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Smoky Hills Vineyard, Aurora Academy Charter School, 10251 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, 303690-2520
Hours: Sun, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
World Gospel Tabernacle, 1278 Abilene St., Aurora, 303-732-5900
Hours: Fri. 10-11 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.
Centennial:
Salvation Army Centennial Corps, 3900 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, 303-779-9662
Hours: Tues. 5:30 –7:15 p.m.; Thurs. 9-11 a.m.
Smoky Hill Vineyard, 20050 E. Smoky Hill Rd., Centennial, 303-690-2520
Hours: Sat. 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Englewood:
Cornerstone Food Bank, Englewood Bible Church, 3190 S. Grant St., Englewood
720-229-2336 Hours: Mon. 5-7 p.m.; Tues. 1-3 p.m.
InterFaith Community Services, 3370 S. Irving St., Englewood, 303-789-0501
Hours: Weekdays, times vary
The Well at Wellspring Anglican Church, 4300 S. Lincoln St., Englewood, 303-789-2878
Hours: Sun. 12-2 p.m.
Well Fed Food Pantry at Maddox Elementary School, 700 W. Mansfield Ave.,
Englewood, 303-806-2525 Hours: Fri. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Glendale:
New Life Fellowship Church, 2241 S. Holly Street, Denver, 303-759-9919
Hours: Tues. 6-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – noon
Greenwood Village:
Covenant Cupboard, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 5400 S. Yosemite St.,
Greenwood Village, 720-841-5129 Hours: Fri. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Orchard Road Christian Center, 8081 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village
303-771-0202 Hours: Sun: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Littleton:
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton,
303-734-5220 Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton, 303-794-6851
Hours: Every other Thurs, 3 - 5 p.m.
Grace Point Community Church, 90 E Orchard Rd, Littleton, 303-798-6387
Hours: First and third Fri, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Littleton:
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton,
303-734-5220 Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton, 303-794-6851
Hours: Every other Thurs, 3 - 5 p.m.
Grace Point Community Church, 90 E Orchard Rd, Littleton, 303-798-6387
Hours: First and third Fri, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Englewood:
Cornerstone Food Bank, Englewood Bible Church, 3190 S. Grant St., Englewood
720-229-2336
Hours: Mon. 5-7 p.m.; Tues. 1-3 p.m.
InterFaith Community Services, 3370 S. Irving St., Englewood, 303-789-0501
Hours: Weekdays, times vary
The Well at Wellspring Anglican Church, 4300 S. Lincoln St., Englewood, 303-789-2878
Hours: Sun. 12-2 p.m.
Well Fed Food Pantry at Maddox Elementary School, 700 W. Mansfield Ave.,
Englewood, 303-806-2525
Hours: Fri. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bennett:
Bennett Community Food Bank, 1100 W. Colfax Ave, Bennett, 303- 644-3249
Hours: Sat., 9-11 a.m.
Strasburg:
Strasburg CARES Food Bank, 56155 Sunset Ave, Strasburg, 303-622-4600
Hours: Fri. 4 - 6 p.m.
Food Pantries / Soup Kitchens
Beacon of Hope Outreach Center
(303)290-7412
PO Box 461074 Aurora, CO 80046
Women’s Bean Project
(303) 292-1919
3201 Curtis St Denver, CO 80205
Children’s Haven Of Hope Food Bank
PO Box 473541 Aurora, CO 80047
Secor 720-842-5621
9650 Jordan Road Parker, CO 80134
Heart To Hand Resource Center
(720) 859-2513
12332 E Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80011
Senior High Rise Food Bank
2611 S Decatur St Denver, CO 80219
Food Bank Of The Rockies
(303) 371-9250
10700 E. 45th Ave Denver, CO 80239
Native American Nutri Aid, Inc.
(303)756-2952
PO Box 460833 Glendale, CO 80246
Denver Catholic Worker Soup Kitchen
5825 E 17TH Ave Denver, CO 80220
Denver Urban Ministries
1717 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80218
Rose of Sharon Food Bank
(303) 308-1652
5306 Lincoln St Denver, CO 80216
Colorado Health Network, Inc.
2490 W. 26th Ave. Denver, CO 80211
Metro Food Bank (303) 238-2132
2450 Clay St. Denver, CO 80211
1001 Perry St. Denver, CO 80204
Parker Task Force for Human Services
(303) 841-3460
20118 E Main St Parker, CO 80138
Clothing Bank List
Please call locations first to find out eligibility requirements.
(Aurora)
Aurora Interchurch Task Force
1553 Clinton St.
303-360-0260
(Denver)
Adventist Comm. Center
5045 W. 1st Ave
303-935-7386
Agape Christian Church
Broadway Assistance Center
Christ Body Ministries – Adult clothes
2515 California
6th and Galapago
850 Lincoln
303-296-2454
303-893-8363
303-860-1272
Crossroads of the Rockies
4201 W. Kentucky
303-922-8772
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Curtis Park Comm. Center
29 and Curtis
303-292-6415
Denver Rescue Mission
Ministry Outreach Center
St. Francis Center –swap for chores
1130 Park Avenue West
3501 E. 46th Ave
2323 Curtis
303-294-0157
303-297-1815
303-297-1576
Volunteers of America
2877 Lawrence
303-295-2165
Park Hill 7 Day Adventist
3385 Albion
303-333-2029
Community Ministry- Kids clothes
1755 S. Zuni St.
303-936-0469
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(Englewood)
Inter-Faith Community Services
3370 S. Irving St.
303-789-0501
(For people living in Centennial, Cherry Hills, Englewood, Glendale, Littleton, Greenwood Village, Sheridan, Highlands Ranch, & unincorporated
Arapahoe County.)
Low Cost – Affordable Clothing and Household Items
Goodwill Stores
22880 East Smoky Hill Road, Aurora CO 80016
14400 E Belleview Ave., Aurora CO 80015
(720) 870-5196
15509 E Iliff Ave, Aurora CO 80013
(303) 745-4481
Aurora Outlet 13600 E. Mississippi, Aurora CO 80012 (720) 748-3866
8501 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial CO 80112
5000 Leetsdale Dr, Denver CO 80222
(303) 321-8798
4160 S Broadway, Englewood CO 80110 (303) 781-8511
8168 South Holly St, Littleton CO 80122
11000 S. Parker Rd, Parker CO 80134
ARC Thrift Stores
Mississippi & Sable 1070 South Sable Aurora, CO 80012 303-369-5858
Parker & Dartmouth 3106 S Parker Road, C-1 Aurora, CO 80014 303-283-0337
Colfax & Florence 10000 East Colfax Aurora, CO 80010 303-343-9843
Broadway & Florida 1515 South Broadway Denver, CO 80210 303-777-3703
Alameda & Hooker 255 South Hooker Denver, CO 80219 303-936-4371
Iliff & Quebec 7485 East Iliff Ave. Denver, CO 80231 303-752-2731
Bowles Marketplace 8996 W. Bowles Littleton, CO 80123 303-933-2967
Employment Assistance
Welcome to Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Lima Plaza Campus (Main)
6974 S. Lima Street Centennial, CO 80112
Ph: 303.636.1160 Fax: 303.636.1250 TTY: 303.636.1207
Open: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
About Us
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center is a member of the Colorado Department of Labor
and Employment’s statewide network of workforce centers, which provide a variety of no-cost
services to job seekers and businesses. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! serves as a critical resource
to connect people and businesses in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, and throughout the
Denver/Aurora metropolitan region.
The workforce center offers an array of tools to support local job-seekers, including offering
resources and workshops for a self-directed job search, one-on-one employment counseling,
and training assistance. We utilize Connecting Colorado, an online database of statewide job
openings and registered job-seekers, to facilitate the match between skilled workers and
businesses.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offers free workforce development services to businesses in the
metro Denver area, to ensure that the region remains economically competitive and boasts an
adequately skilled workforce for the future. The Workforce Center is guided by a Workforce
Investment Board comprised of local community members.
Job Seeker Services
Whether you’re a young person looking for career guidance, have recently been separated from
a job, or are considering a new career path, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! provides a variety of nocost employment assistance services customized to meet your individual needs. Job seekers
should register for free with the workforce center on Connecting Colorado to access our tiered
self-service or staff-assisted options:
Core Services:
Standard services for a self-directed job search, including tools and job seeker
workshops, are available in our walk-in youth and adult Resource Centers, Monday
through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our resource center amenities include computers
with internet access, fax and copy machines, courtesy phones, reference materials, job
postings and notice of hiring events.
Intensive Services:
Enhanced services supported by our staff are available to help you identify your
strengths and grow your job-search skills, including employment counseling, career and
personality assessments and certifications and job readiness workshops.
Talent Development Services:
Intensive job search support or training opportunities may be available to customers who
have recently been laid off through no fault of their own and do not have employable
skills or current certification, to those who need support finding and keeping
employment, and to displaced homemakers seeking employment. Please visit the Youth
WIA (ages 16-21) or Adult WIA pages for more information on eligibility.
Attend the Discovering Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workshop to learn more about all our
services and take a quick tour of Connecting Colorado with tips and tricks on how to get the
most from it.
Arapahoe / Douglas Works! - Job Seeker Programs & Services
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Whether you’re a young person looking for career guidance, have recently been separated from
a job or are considering a new career path, we’re here to help guide you in the right direction.
Veteran Services
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is honored to provide career assistance to men and women who
have served in the U.S. armed services. Visit our Veteran Services page for more
information.
WIA Adult & Dislocated Workers
Intensive job search services and training opportunities may be available to eligible adults,
dislocated workers and displaced homemakers through the Workforce Investment Act
(WIA).
Youth in the Works!
Youth In the Works! assists young people, ages 16-21, with finding a job, planning for a
career or reaching education goals.
50+ and Fabulous
Our 50+ & Fabulous program is customized to support the mature job seeker, with
customized workshops, one-on-one assistance, and much more.
Persons with Disabilities
Our accessible main Resource Center in Greenwood Village is equipped with assistive
technology and staffed by an on-site Disability Program Navigator and Social Security
Benefits Planner, who utilize...
Job Search Toolbox
Studies indicate that job seekers outnumber job openings six to one in 2013. Today’s
competitive job market calls for job seekers to think outside of the box and market themselves in
a new light. The better you understand the tools in this section, the more competitive you will be
in today’s changing job market.
 Explore Your Unique Skills through Self-Assessments
Access no-cost evaluations, assessments and skills certifications through our Business
and Assessment Center.
 Enhance Your Skills Through Our Workshops
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offers a variety of in-depth, no-cost workshops on the
following topics and many more, to help develop your job-search and career-readiness
skills. Our diverse classes also include Microsoft Office Suite, Quick Books Pro, Peach
Tree Accounting and English as a Second Language.
 Write a Winning Cover Letter & Résumé
Learn tips and tricks to writing a cover letter and résumé that will stand out.
 Networking
Understand the importance of establishing connections, utilizing online social networking
and developing a personal brand.
 Master the Job Application
Learn how to complete an online or in-person job application.
 Interviewing
Find tips and tricks to outshine the competition during your interactions with your
potential employer.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! and the workforce development system stand alongside K-12,
vocational and two-year colleges, four-year and graduate universities and apprenticeship
programs, all of which exist for the purpose of preparing people to contribute economically to
the region and the nation through gainful employment.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! provides training assistance in critical occupational skills for
unemployed persons, and teaches unemployed workers how to effectively transfer their skills to
new industries and become marketable in the labor force. Customers may access workforce
center staff and resources at offices in Centennial, Castle Rock and Aurora.
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CCAP)
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
The Low-Income Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to
eligible low-income families who need child care to support their efforts toward self sufficiency. Eligible families may include those who are working, looking for employment, in
training, enrolled in the Colorado Works program, or teen parents enrolled in high school. CCAP
provides benefits for children from birth to age 12.
This program is designed to give parents the flexibility to choose the child care provider that
best fits the needs of the family. Parents should look for signs of a safe environment where the
child will be stimulated and encouraged to learn and grow.
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services will do background checks on providers to
determine if the person has been in any incident which would indicate a possible threat to the
children. If the background check finds that the provider has been involved in any incidents, the
parent will be required to select a different provider. Due to budgetary constraints program
benefits, provider rates, and program availability are subject to change.
For more information on CCAP, visit the Colorado Department of Human Services.
HOW TO APPLY FOR LOW-INCOME CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE
Contact the County Department of Social/Human Services of the county you live in to apply for
child care assistance. You must fill out an application for child care services and provide
information about your family including immunization, income and your work or school program.
SUBMITTING EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
When you first apply for low-income child care assistance your child care worker may contact your
employer by phone to verify hours and wages. You then have 30 days to supply written verification
of your employment or education program. This is important! Benefits may be withheld if verification
is not submitted. Let your worker know immediately if you cannot get the verification information.
CHOOSING A CHILD CARE PROVIDER
You must pick a child care provider for your children. You can select a licensed child care
center, a family care home, a friend, neighbor, or relative. You will have to decide the type of
care that will be best for your children and meets your family’s needs. When choosing a provider
look for signs that your child will be safe, developmentally stimulated, and encouraged to grow
and learn. Visit the Qualistar Early Learning website for more information on quality child care or
refer to the Parent Handbook you received from the county. You can check into any licensing
history for licensed or registered providers.
Once you have chosen a provider you need to contact the county immediately so they can
authorize care before you take your child to that provider. They will need the name, address and
phone number of the provider along with whether they are licensed or not. You may be
responsible to the provider for payment if you do not do this.
NOTIFYING THE COUNTY OF CHANGES
In the Low-Income child care program, you must notify your child care worker of any change in
your employment or income within 30 days of the change. For your protection please provide
that information in writing and you can use the county's Change of Eligibility Form (SS-7A). If
any of the changes mentioned below happen, sit down and write what has changed immediately
and get it to your child care worker so you do not forget. This will avoid bigger problems later.
These are some of the changes that may happen:
Your work hours change
Changes in the number of people in your household
Your rate of pay or wages
Your address
Your child support income or payment
Your child care provider
Your employment status
Your education status
Any change in your income must be verified by a letter from your employer or by your pay stubs
within 30 days of the change. Make sure you get this information to your child care worker as
soon as possible. Changes may affect your eligibility. If you change work hours or have to work
overtime, you must notify your worker or these hours may not be covered for child care.
COMPLETING YOUR LOW-INCOME REDETERMINATION
Every six (6) months in the Low-Income program, you will be sent a redetermination of
eligibility form. This information is required for the county to determine if you still meet the
eligibility requirements of the program. You must turn in the signed form along with copies of the
most recent three (3) months of income or education verification in the time specified or your
child care will end.
PAYING YOUR PARENTAL FEES
You are required to pay a portion of your child care costs. This is called the parental fee
schedule. The amount paid is based on your gross income and the number of people in your
household. The fee should be paid directly to your provider at the beginning of each month and
it is the first money the provider will receive for providing care for your children. If you fail to pay
the parental fee, child care benefits may end and you could be unable to receive benefits in the
future. Your parental fees must be paid even if you change child care providers.
The parental fee covers the hours agreed upon and is shown on your child care certificate.
Providers cannot charge you in excess of the county’s rate for your authorized child care even
though their rates for private clients may be higher than the county’s rate. However, providers
can charge you for any hours used beyond those authorized on the certificate or late fees if you
pick up your child after hours.
MOVING FROM ONE COUNTY TO ANOTHER
If you move from one county to another, there is no guarantee that your low-income child care
benefits will transfer. Each county may have different eligibility criteria for Low-Income child
care. Before you move, you must inform your child care worker and they can contact the county
you are moving into and find out if your services can be transferred to the new county.
HOW TO RECEIVE COLORADO WORKS CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE
You will need to work with your TANF technician to receive this assistance.
HOW TO RECEIVE CHILD WELFARE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE
You will need to work with your Child Welfare worker to receive this assistance.
Free Activities in Colorado
Check out “Colorado For Free” for more information: http://colorado-for-free.com
Free tours at: the State Capitol, the US Mint, INVESCO Field & Celestial Seasonings factory.
Live music is played weekly during the summer months at many open air parks in the metro
area. Movies/films are shown under the stars throughout the summer in many communities.
Check local listings for locations and dates.
Since 1989, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1%
sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the seven-county Denver, Colorado metropolitan
area. The Free Days for the first 5 listed below are announced at the beginning of each year and
many offer at least 1 Free Day per month!! All locations are suggested family activities in Colorado.
1. Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO
303-376-4800
The Children's Museum of Denver
2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO
303-561-0111
2. Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, CO
303-322-7009
Denver Firefighters Museum
1326 Tremont Place
Denver, CO 303-892-1436
3. Denver Art Museum
100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO
720-865-5000
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
1880 Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 303-322-1053
4. Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York Street
Denver, CO
720-865-3500
Foothills Art Center
809 Fifteenth Street
Golden, CO 303-279-3922
5. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO
303-973-3705
Aurora History Museum
15051 East Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO
303-739-6666
Bluff Lake Nature Center
9801 E. Colfax Ave. #100
Aurora, CO
303-344-1836
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue
Golden, CO
80403
Broomfield Cultural Affairs
3 Community Park Road
Broomfield, CO 720-887-2371
Golden History Museums
923 10th Street
Golden, CO 303-278-3557
Hannah Kahn Dance Company
75 South Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 303-789-4181
The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
6115 South Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO
303-797-8565
Imagination Makers Theater Company
2590 Walnut Street, Suite 3
Boulder, CO 720-565-105
Museum of Contemporary Art -Denver
1485 Delgany Street
Denver CO 303-298-7554
Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts
200 E. Baseline Road P.O. Box 698
Lafayette, CO 303 665-0599
Index of featured free events, activities, and samples in Colorado:
Annual Flower Trial Garden (Ft. Collins) - self-guided outdoor tour
Arkansas Valley Fair (Rocky Ford) - festival
Bishop Castle (west of Pueblo) - self-guided tour
Buffalo Herd Overlook (I70 West of Denver) - animals (Bison, actually)
Celestial Seasonings Tea (Boulder) - factory tour
Colorado Coffee Merchants (Colorado Springs) - tour
Colorado Ski Museum / Ski Hall of Fame (Vail) - museum
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum (Denver) - museum - Information link
Colorado State Capitol Building tour (Denver) - self-guided tour
Coors Brewing Company tour (Golden) - tour, beer tasting
Crane Festival (Monte Vista) - festival, nature
Denver U.S. Mint Tour (Denver) - tour
Dinosaur Ridge (Morrison) - self-guided tour, museum
Folk Dancing for Everyone (Boulder)- free folk dance lessons
Frozen Dead Guy Days (Nederland) - festival
Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs) - recreation, scenic area
Geology Museum (Colorado School of Mines - Golden) - museum
Great Fruitcake Toss (Manitou Springs) - festival, competition
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (Alamosa) - free admission days
Harmony Park (Montrose) - music playground
Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy (Niwot) - tour
Hudson Gardens & Event Center (Littleton) - scenic, off-season
Ididarace (Kremmling *) - sled dog racing
International Snow Sculpture Championships (Breckenridge) - competition
Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art (Boulder) - art museum
Longmont Museum and Cultural Center (Longmont) - museum
Lyons Sculpture Trail (Lyons) - self-guided tour - Information link
Money Museum (Denver) - museum, tour
Music & Blossom Festival (Cañon City) - parade & festival
National Center for Atmospheric Research (Boulder) - "NCAR" - tour, museum
National Institute of Standards and Technology - tour
National Earthquake Information Center (Golden) - tour
Ouray Ice Park & Ouray Ice Festival - ice climbing; competition
Pioneers Museum (Colorado Springs) - museum
Ray's Good Stuff (Montrose) - free jerky samples (varieties of beef, turkey, buffalo, elk, and
other jerky)
Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Visitor Center (Morrison) - scenic, music museum
Redstone Meadery (Boulder) - tours, tastings
Russell Stover Candies Factory Outlet (Montrose) - free candy samples
SnowDown (Durango) - festival
Snow Goose Festival (Lamar) - festival
Spring Splash (Winter Park) - competitions
Tattered Cover Book Store (Denver) - books
Telluride Free Box - free stuff in a box
Ullr Fest (Breckenridge) - festival
U.S. Olympic Complex (Colorado Springs) - tour
Vallecito Lake Tour of Carvings (east of Durango) - art / self-guided tour
Kids Eat Free!
(Call your local restaurant ahead to confirm offer)
Every Day:
IHOP- 1 Free Kids meal with each adult purchase 4-10pm
McAlister's Deli in Aurora - every night after 5 p.m. Two kids 12 and under can eat free
Golden Corral - Kids 3 and under eat free.
Mondays:
Gunther Toody's - Kids 12 and under eat free -available 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ajuua offers free kids meals on Monday at some locations.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Kids 12 and under eat for $1.99
Chick-fil-A – Parker Rd location – Free Kids meal with Adult combo -4:30pm to 7:30pm
Rumbi Island Grill - Kids 12 and under eat free. Monday and Tuesday
Village Inn – Kids free with Adults – limited time.
Tuesdays:
Denny's offers 2 kids eat free deal on Tuesday & Saturday nights from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bagel Deli -Kids eat free at the Hampden location on Tues and Wed from 4 pm - close.
Black-Eyed Pea lets kids eat free on Tuesdays between 5 p.m. to closing.
Dewey's American Grill in Littleton and Highlands Ranch -Kids eat free
Famous Dave's BBQ lets kids eat free on Tuesday 11 am to 10 pm
Fazoli's 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. kids meals are 99 cents instead of the regular $2.99.
Lone Star Steakhouse offers a “2 kids eat free deal” all day on Tuesdays.
Perkins Restaurants Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Pasquini's Pizzeria lets 2 kids eat free all day on Tuesdays.
McAlister's Deli in Aurora -2 kids eat free deal every night after 5 pm and all day on Tuesdays.
3 Margaritas in Littleton lets kids eat free all day on Tuesdays.
Rumbi Island Grill - Kids 12 and under eat free. Monday and Tuesday
Wednesdays:
Applebee's deal is 99 cent kid meals on Wednesdays.
Jason's Deli offers kids eat free on Wednesdays after 4 p.m. at some locations.
Bagel Deli -Kids eat free at the on Hampden on Tues and Wed from 4 p.m. to close.
Parry’s Pizzeria – Kids get a free 9” personal pizza with beverage purchase
Thursdays:
C.B. & Potts - Kids meals are $1 for children under 12.
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza- Kids 12 and under eat for free
Denny’s – 2 free kids meals with adult purchase – 4-10 pm
Lime – Kids 12 and under are free with adult
Saturdays:
Perkins Restaurants on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Uno Chicago Grill -free kids meals on Saturdays, 40th Avenue location.
Denny’s – 2 free kids meals with adult purchase – 4-10 pm
Sundays:
Dickey's Barbecue Pit lets one child eat free for each adult meal purchased on Sundays.
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant -Kids eat free all Sundays at Syracuse St in Denver 11am-9pm.
Souper Salad -Kids 5-12 get $1 off on Sundays
Woody’s Tavern – Kids 10 and under are free
What You Need to Know to Help Your Child in School
National Center for Homeless Education
Supporting the Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Helpline: 800-308-2145
Website: http://www.serve.org/nche
What can I do to help my child in school?
Make sure your child goes to school every day and arrives rested and fed.
Provide a quiet place for your child to do homework and set aside time every day to help your
child with homework.
Pay attention to your child’s health needs and take care of problems early.
Ask your child what he or she is learning in
Good Questions Make Good Readers
school; have him or her explain it to you. If you
Asking children about what they read will help them
show interest in your child’s education, he or she
become good thinkers
will know that it’s important.
For stories (fiction):
Read to your child every day; for older children,
What happened? What do you think will happen next?
set aside time each day for you and your child to
Why?
read together silently. Talk about what you read.
Who is the main character? Do you like him/her?
Praise your child for what he or she does well,
Why? Would you have done what he or she did? If not,
like getting a good grade or playing on a school
what would you have done?
How did this story make you feel? What did it remind
sports team.
you of?
Listen to what your child shares with you and
For informational material (non-fiction):
talk about any problems he or she is having. You
What was the article or chapter about? Get as many
can also talk about these problems with a teacher
details as possible.
or school counselor.
What do you think was the author’s main point?
Encourage your child to participate in things like
What part did you find the most interesting or
art, sports and music.
surprising?
Why do you think this information is important? How
could it help you? Who else could it help?
Frequently Asked Questions
When I move, should I keep my child in the
school of origin or transfer my child to the local school?
Moving from one school to another can be very upsetting for children. They have to leave the
friends and teachers they know and get used to new friends, teachers, and classes. Because of
this, it is usually best for your child to stay in his/ her same school (the school of origin), even if
you move to a different area.
Here are some questions to think about when deciding whether your child should stay in the same school
or move to the new school where you’re living:
How old is your child?
How permanent is your current living arrangement? Do you plan to move back close to the
school of origin or do you think you’ll stay near your current living arrangement?
Is your child attached to his/her school of origin? An older child who feels very connected to
his/her school of origin and/or is about to graduate might have a harder time changing schools.
How anxious is your child because you have had to move? Would changing schools be
overwhelming?
Would changing schools cause your child to fall behind in school and receive bad grades?
Is this a good time of year for your child to change schools, such as at the end of a semester or
school year, after testing, or after an event that is important to your child?
How much time would your child have to spend going back and forth to the school of origin?
A long ride might have a negative impact on your child’s schoolwork.
Are there safety issues to think about in choosing which school your child should attend?
What if the school and I disagree on where my child should go to school?
If you and the school disagree, the school district has to tell you in writing why it thinks your
child should go to a different school than the one you want. The district also has to tell you in
writing how you can appeal this decision. Your child can still enroll in, attend, and participate
fully in the school you think is best for him or her while the disagreement is being settled.
Whom can I contact to help with my child’s education?
Every school district has a local homeless education liaison. This person can help you decide
which school would be best for your child and communicate with the school. The local liaison
also can help your child get school supplies, supplemental services, and free school meals; set
up transportation to and from the school of origin; and help you find community supports.
When you enroll your child in a new school, you should ask to meet his/her teacher(s) and you
should speak with them every so often to talk about how he or she is doing. Know at least one
teacher at your child’s school well enough to ask questions about your child’s schoolwork and
to give him or her information that will help your child learn.
The school counselor can help your child deal with changes and challenges. Share with this
person any information about how your child is acting at home or things he or she is dealing
with that might affect his/her schoolwork.
Good people to know are the Principal, attendance clerk, bus driver, Social Worker, and
Nurse.
All school and school district staff can help make sure your child gets all the services he or she
needs to do well in school. You are an important partner in your child’s schooling and should
work as a team with the school and school district.
What questions should I ask regarding services under McKinney-Vento?
Who is the local homeless education liaison? How can I contact him or her?
What transportation is available for my child to stay in the school of origin?
If my child changes schools, who can help us transfer records quickly?
How can my child receive free meals at school?
How can my child receive free school supplies, if needed?
Who can help if my child needs special education services? How quickly can these services be
set up?
What academic help is available for my child?
What programs can help develop my child’s talents and address his/her unique needs?
Are there sports, music, or other activities available for my child?
How can my child go on class field trips or other school activities if I can’t pay for them?
Is there a preschool program for my younger children?
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act
as amended by The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
selected key points summarized:
Definitions:
The term ‘homeless children and youths’ means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and
adequate nighttime residence and includes:
 Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing,
economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or
camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in
emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals; or are awaiting foster
care placement.
 Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private
place not designed for, or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for
human beings.
 Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings,
substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings.
 Migratory children who qualify as homeless by above conditions. The term ‘school of
origin’ refers to the school the student attended when permanently housed, or the school
in which they were last enrolled. The term ‘enroll’ is defined as attending classes and
participating fully in school activities.
Enrollment:
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Districts must immediately enroll students in homeless situations, with or without
required documents.
States and districts must develop, review and revise their policies to remove barriers to
the enrollment and retention of children and youth in homeless situations.
Transportation:
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At a parent or guardian’s request, homeless students must be provided with
transportation to and from their school of origin. For unaccompanied youth,
transportation to and from the school of origin must be provided at the liaison’s request.
If the school of temporary residence and school of origin are in the same district, that
district must provide transportation. If the student is residing in a district outside the
school of origin’s district, the two districts must determine how to divide the responsibility
and cost of providing transportation, or share equally.
School Selection:
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Districts must, to the extent feasible, keep students in homeless situations in their school
of origin, unless it is against the parent or guardian’s wishes.
Students can stay in their school of origin the entire time they are homeless, and until
the end of any academic year in which they move into permanent housing.
Legal Disclaimer
The information contained in this booklet is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal
advice on any subject matter as the Homeless Liaison for Cherry Creek Schools is not a licensed attorney. No recipients of
content from this booklet, should act or refrain from acting when appropriate, on the basis of any content included without
seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue. The content of this
booklet contains general information and may not reflect current legal developments. The school district expressly disclaims all
liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this booklet.
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