Ask Arvada
Arvada residents can now enter a service request online at anytime under the "Ask Arvada" link on the city's web site at http://arvada.org/. Requests are automatically routed to the appropriate city staffer. "Ask
Arvada" lists dozens of topics to choose from, ranging from Animals to
Zoning. This is a great way to communicate with the city.
Employment Resources for Job Seekers
Jefferson County Workforce Center: (303) 271-4700
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Unemployment Services (303) 318-9000
Job Seeker Services (Department of Labor)
USA Jobs
Involved Citizens:
How do I register to vote, update my information or request a mail-in ballot?
Jefferson County provide all the support you need to address any of these concerns. Go to http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/elections/.
How do I know when and what will be discussed at City Council?
There
is a location within the City of Arvada's website that shows when, where and what will be discussed at the City Council Meetings. Go to http://www.arvada.org/ and click on Government.
I do not have cable (Comcast) KATV Channel 8, so how do I watch some of the shows or City Council Meetings?
The City of Arvada actually provides many different ways for you to catch up local news, hearings, specials shows and City Council Meetings. The City of Arvada provides, podcasts or video streaming of what is shown on KATV Channel 8. Go to http://www.arvada.org/media-services/.
Government Organizations and Groups:
City Of Arvada
www.arvada.org
Jefferson County
www.co.jefferson.co.us
Jefferson County Public Library
www.jefferson.lib.co.us
Jefferson County Public Schools
jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us
State of Colorado
www.colorado.gov
Colorado Legislature
www.leg.state.co.us
www.foolproofme.com, provides learning modules about college savings, investing, and responsibly managing credit cards.
Alliance for Retired Americans
www.retiredamericans.org
American Association of Retired People (AARP)
www.aarp.org
Family Resources for Arvadans:
Arvada Food Bank
Through various Arvada Community Food Bank programs we strive to
improve the quality of life for hungry families and children in our
community. It is through unwavering support of the community that we
have been able to provide food to those in need for nearly three
decades.
Family Resources for Coloradans:
2-1-1 Colorado
Dial 2-1-1
This
service provides a direct link to non-emergency help for people seeking
health and human services. It is both a database of nonprofits and a
referral system to services like transportation, food banks, healthcare
clinics and shelters. Calls are free and confidential.
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
1.800.359.1991
The
Child Health Plan Plus provides health insurance coverage for
low-income children (18 years of age and younger) and pregnant women (19
years of age and older) to Colorado residents.
Colorado Foreclosure Hotline
1.877.601.4673
The
Colorado Foreclosure Hotline connects homeowners in some state of
delinquency or foreclosure with local housing counseling agencies for
free assistance.
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
303.866.5700
The
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance to
low-income families that are working, searching for employment or are
in training, and families that are enrolled in the Colorado Works
Program and need child care services to support their efforts toward
self-sufficiency. The CCCAP is administered through county departments
of social services.
Meals on Wheels
Meals
on Wheels is a national, nonprofit organization providing training and
grants to programs that provide food to older people, and those who are
frail, disabled, at-risk, or homebound. They have a website search
feature to look for services in your area.
Colorado Department of Human Services
303.866.5700
A
clearinghouse of information on state services sorted by agency, by
need, or even by county. Services include Medicaid and Medicare, food
and childcare assistance, welfare, alcohol and drug abuse, foster care,
housing, and many others.
Colorado Office of Unemployment
303.318.9000
A wealth of information on how to file a claim, eligibility requirements, the appeal process and more.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
1.800.782.0721
LEAP helps low income individuals and families pay their utility bills.
Colorado Legal Services, Denver office
Self-help
legal information for civil matters, where to find no or low-cost legal
help, court information, and more. There are other offices statewide.
Colorado Food Stamps Program
303.866.3122
The
Colorado State Food Stamps Program assists low-income individuals and
families by helping them purchase food. Applicants should contact their
county department of human services.
Colorado Workforce
Colorado
Workforce is a job placement web site built specifically to place
people with employers throughout the state of Colorado. Colorado
Workforce offers job listings, computer and internet access, career
counseling and training, and more. There are workforce centers all
across the state
