Home Financial Assistance

Tough times can happen to anyone. Here you will find resources to help support you on your road to stability as you overcome your adversity and build resilience.

Resources are available

Find these local (and state) resources to help guide you.

Income & Financial Assistance

Teller Park Early Childhood Council: tellerparkecc.org | 719.659.3313

Learn about financial supports that may be able to help support childcare costs.

  • Find childcare options in your area
  • Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program. See if your child qualifies for free Pre-Kindergarten

 

Community Partnership Family Resource Center: www.cpteller.org | 719.686.0705

Cornerstone for Financial Health is a 6-week workshop to help you rediscover your financial independence. Do your spending habits match your values? Find out how to get a better grasp on your financial health and meet your financial goals.

  • Other resources based on program engagement and enrollment
  • Food pantry also available

 

Child Tax Credit

 

VITA: www.coloradovita.org | email: TellerCountyVITA@gmail.com | 719.203.1265

VITA Program offers free tax help for taxpayers making $60,000 or less. Certified volunteers receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. Most locations offer free electronic filing.

 

Aspen Mine Center: www.cocamc.org | 719.689.3584

Local resource center located in Cripple Creek and serving all of Teller County. The AMC helps families, individuals, and seniors with resources such as:

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Scholarships
  • Financial health advocating
  • and more.

 

Hope Lives Here: www.htntc.org | 719.687.7273

Financial assistance is dependent upon family needs. Call for details and services available.

 

Teller Senior Coalition: tellerseniorcoalition.org | 719.687.3330

Serves to address barriers for seniors or seniors in the home.

  • Transportation
  • Respite
  • Handyman Services
  • Meal delivery
  • Cleaning
  • Food boxes

Public Assistance Programs

Public assistance refers to assistance programs that provide either cash assistance or in-kind benefits to individuals and families from any governmental entity.

Teller County Public Health: www.co.teller.co.us/publichealth | 719.687.6416

  • WIC- Women, Infants, and Children: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that provides nutritious groceries, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and other services free of charge to Colorado families who qualify. WICs goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under age 5 healthy.
  • Visit their website for a list of other services and resources

 

Teller County Human Services: www.co.teller.co.us/DHS/PublicAssistPrograms.aspx | 719.687.3335

Below are some of the services provided by TCDHS.  Other supports based on qualifications. Call to find out more.

  • Colorado Childcare Assistant Program (CCCAP)
  • SNAP- food benefits
  • LEAP- Low-income Energy Assistance Program
  • TANF- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
    www.co.teller.co.us/DHS/PublicAssistPrograms.aspx | 719.687.3335

 

Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC), Teller County locations. Energy bill assistance, heating and energy assistance.  Please contact the individual site to see if funds are available. Do not contact EOC directly.

  • Community Partnership Family Resource Center: 719.686.0705
  • Storehouse Ministries: 719.229.4512
  • Aspen Mine Center: 719.689.3584
  • Teller Senior Coalition: 719.687.3330 (usually for seniors only)

Housing Resources

Habitat for Humanity in Teller County: Habitat for Humanity in Teller County is nonprofit organization that helps people in your community and around the world build or improve a place they can call home.  Visit their site or call: 719.687.4447

 

Storehouse Ministries: The Storehouse is a ministry of Woodland Park Community Church provides emergency resources and assistance with the following ministries: financial assistance, firewood, “Next 48” food bags, household goods, laundry assistance, hot showers, transitional housing, medical lending, cold weather wear, medical lending closet, and job assistance help.  Visit their site or call: 719.687.9444

Teller County, Colorado

info@truteller.co