Get Help Applying for Benefits
Interested in enrolling in Colorado state benefits but not sure where to start?
At the Action Center, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Navigating state benefits can feel overwhelming and time-consuming, we get it. That’s why our team is ready to help you with enrollment and managing your benefits.
Just fill out the interest form below, and one of our team members will reach out to support you through the application process.
Your Benefit Support Journey
Curious to see what benefits you could qualify for. Try MyFriendBen, the process is online, fast, free, and private.
MyFriendBen is a tool that can help you understand which government benefits, programs and tax credits you’re eligible for. In about 6 minutes, you will know the dollar value of those programs and the time it takes to apply so you can quickly decide what’s right for you.
Your Guide to Benefits Help: Easy Steps
Try MyFriendBen- an online tool to see what benefits you could qualify for.
Fill out our interest form- Just a few quick questions and then we'll contact you.
Meet with a Navigator - Get help applying for state benefits, submitting documents, renewing benefits, and more.
State reviews your application - PEAK (Colorado’s benefits system) handles eligibility decisions—not us.
Stay supported - We’re here for follow-up, questions, or help with renewals.
Need Help with Your Benefits Application? Book an Appointment Today!
Benefit Enrollment Includes:
SNAP - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), otherwise known as food assistance, gives eligible households a monthly amount to buy food with an Electronic Benefits Transaction (EBT) card.
Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) - Health First Colorado offers health coverage to Coloradans who qualify.
Colorado WIC - Colorado WIC offers healthy food, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education to eligible pregnant and breastfeeding parents and children under age five (5).
Head Start - Head Start offers early childhood education and programs that provide children under five (5) and their families with tools for learning about health, nutrition social engagement, and other services.
RTD LiVE - RTD LiVE offers discounts for bus, rail, and Access-a-Ride services to eligible individuals.
LEAP - The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) offers cash assistance to help Coloradans pay for home heating costs from November through April each year.
Colorado Works - Colorado Works offers cash assistance to eligible families with a child or a pregnant person. This program may also offer childcare and job coaching support.
Adult Financial - Adult Financial offers cash assistance to eligible people who are disabled, living in a care setting, require home care, or who are aged 60 years and older.
CCCAP - The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) offers discounted childcare assistance to families experiencing homelessness, working or searching for work.
Nurse-Family Partnership - Nurse-Family Partnership offers first-time parents support, advice, and information for pregnancy, birth, and caring for a newborn.
SafeCare Colorado - SafeCare Colorado offers parents and caregivers support to keep their children under five (5) healthy, safe, and happy.
Eligibility: Residents of Colorado with a Social Security Number (SSN) and available to meet in person at the Action Center. Enrollment assistance is NOT provided for unemployment insurance, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Social Security, Medicare, Veterans Affairs, or private insurance.