Links

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://www.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
http://www.usajobs.gov/
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Unemployment Services  (303) 318-9000
Job Seeker Services (Department of Labor)

Involved Citizens:

How do I know what bills are pending before the legislature?

There is a grid tracking all introduced bills and where they are in the process called a Status Sheet which is updated daily.  Go to http://www.leg.state.co.us/ and click on Status.

How do I know when a bill will be heard in hearing or scheduled for a floor vote?

There is a calendar for the House and for the Senate which is updated daily during session.  Go to http://www.leg.state.co.us/ and click on Calendar.

How can I observe or monitor actual legislative proceedings? 

You can go to the capitol in person.  All are welcome.  You can listen to audio broadcast by going to http://www.leg.state.co.us/ and clicking on Audio Broadcast.  For proceedings on the House floor you can go to http://www.coloradochannel.net/.

Government Organizations and Groups:

Colorado "Back Seat Budgeter"

http://engagedpublic.com/groups/colorado_backseat_budgeter/default.aspx

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

City Of Arvada
www.arvada.org

Colorado House Democrats
www.coloradohouse.org

Colorado Legislature
www.leg.state.co.us

Denver Post Politics
www.denverpost.com/politics

Jefferson County
www.co.jefferson.co.us

Jefferson County Democrats
www.jeffcodems.org

Jefferson County Public Library
www.jefferson.lib.co.us

Jefferson County Public Schools
jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us

State of Colorado
www.colorado.gov

Resources for Struggling Families in Colorado:

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