Health and Human Services News and Upcoming Events
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Public Health Hot Topics Senior ServicesIn addition to growing client enrollment rates in the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) programs, Colorado is experiencing more widespread use of e-communication and Web-based interactions, as well as a demand for increased client and community outreach capabilities from its public service agencies. In order to meet these diverse needs head on, the State of Colorado has begun work to implement revolutionary enhancements that will allow it to continue to improve the lives of its citizens. The Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK) is the flagship tool that will allow the State to meet these new service needs. PEAK is a Web-based portal designed to provide clients and community partners with a modern and easily accessible tool to apply for public assistance benefits. It allows new CBMS clients to screen themselves for potential program eligibility and apply for benefits from any location that has an Internet connection. The Colorado PEAK also eliminates the sometimes time-consuming process of waiting on the application submission and benefits approval for clients. Instead, the Colorado PEAK creates new opportunities for benefits screening, application, and client information updates that do not require assistance from a county or state employee. In addition, care providers are able to make applications on behalf of their clients, further streamlining the application process. The Colorado PEAK puts control of benefits applications back in the hands of the clients and increases client self-sufficiency. Through this, the State of Colorado is able to ensure the CBMS performance is being enhanced to meet increasing and changing client needs, is able to improve customer service, and is able to improve statewide accountability for public assistance benefits.
PEAK Phase I, which will allow potential clients to screen or check their eligibility for benefits and also check the status of their benefits, is planned for this October. To learn more about this new online system, please visit http://www.colorado.gov/benefits/.
The Workforce Center offers a number of hiring events, workforce orientations, skill building classes on topics such as building a resume and basic computer skills, educational opportunity workshops, and other events throughout the year. Please visit the Broomfield Workforce Center's Events page for more information.
“Ask a Master Gardener” Office Hours April 19 – October 14
From mid-April to mid-October, Broomfield Master Gardeners maintain office hours from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding holidays) to answer your gardening questions. You may call the Master Gardener Helpline at 303.464.5554 or drop by the Broomfield County CSU Extension office during these hours to visit with the Master Gardener on duty. A second “Ask a Master Gardener” location has been added for the 2010 season. Located at the Lodge at Anthem Ranch, drop-in hours are 9-11 a.m. on the first and second Tuesday of each month, beginning April 6. “
For more information on any of these programs, please contact:
Colorado State University Extension Broomfield County 6650 W. 120th Ave., Suite A3 Broomfield, CO 80020
720.887.2286
Foster/Adoptive Care Parent Recruitment
FAMILIES NEEDED: Seeking families (singles or couples) who have interest in learning more about becoming a Foster Parent or a Foster/Adoptive Parent in our community. Families are needed for all ages and genders, for single children and for siblings, and for children with medical and/or special needs. Your service could be invaluable in the life of a child. Free orientation, training, and ongoing supports provided. For more information, visit the Broomfield Foster Care web page or call: Sherry Bethurum, Foster Care Coordinator, Broomfield Health and Human Services, 720.887.2266.
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