Social Services
Serving both Rio Grande and Mineral Counties
Everyone in the community plays a role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Colorado has one toll-free phone number to report child abuse and neglect 24/7, 365 days a year.
Please call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at
1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Closed on all federal holidays
1015 6th Street
P.O. Box 40
Del Norte, CO 81132
Phone: 719-657-3381
Fax: 719-657-2997 or 719-657-4013
Child & Adult Protection
All child abuse and neglect concerns should be reported to the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-844-CO4-KIDS.
If you still have concerns regarding the child protection services you may contact the Office of the Child Protection Ombudsman at 720.625.8640 or through their website: https://www.coloradocpo.org/.
You can also contact the Colorado Division of Child Welfare at 303.866.3275 or through their website: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/
To appeal a finding, please contact the Child and Adult Mistreatment Dispute Review Section CAMDRS at 303.866.4546.
Public Assistance Programs
***Rio Grande/Mineral County DSS is aware that the recently passed federal bill House Resolution 1 (HR1) may change eligibility for services like Medicaid/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). At this time, we are awaiting guidance from our federal partners and are continuing to determine eligibility based on the current criteria. Your benefits stay the same today.***
FREE help in applying for the PTC Rebate:
Colorado Department of Revenue – (303) 238-7378
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) – (800) 906-9887
Dial 2-1-1 (free call) to find a tax site near you.
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