TRI-COUNTY HEAD START
Resources for Families
There are lots of great community resources available to you and your family.
Click the tabs below to learn more.

ARCHULETA COUNTY
Archuleta County Family Resources
General Resources
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Archuleta County Department of Human Services
Specific programs supported through DHS include:
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
- La Plata Family Centers Coalition (an office within Archuleta DHS)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Housing Solutions of the Southwest
- Universal Preschool
Child Care Resources
- Early Childhood Council of La Plata County (serves Pagosa Springs)
Disability Resources
- Community Connections, Inc. (children 0–3 years old)
- San Juan BOCES (children 3–5 years old)
Health Resources
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San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH)
Your local health department provides assistance in areas like:
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- Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Getting health insurance
- Finding a local doctor or dentist
- Dental care support
- Immunizations
LA PLATA COUNTY
La Plata County Family Resources
General Resources
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La Plata County Department of Human Services
Specific programs supported through DHS include:
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
Child Care Resources
Disability Resources
- Community Connections, Inc. (children 0–3 years old)
- 9-R Child Find (children 3–5 years old in the 9-R school district)
Health Resources
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San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH)
Your local health department provides assistance in areas like:
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- Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Getting health insurance
- Finding a local doctor or dentist
- Dental care support
- Immunizations
MONTEZUMA COUNTY
Montezuma County Family Resources
General Resources
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Montezuma County Department of Human Services (DHS)
Specific programs supported through DHS include:
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
Child Care Resources
Disability Resources
- Community Connections, Inc. (children 0–3 years old)
- San Juan BOCES (children 3–5 years old)
Health Resources
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Montezuma County Public Health
Your local health department provides assistance in areas like:
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- Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Bright by Three program
- Immunization services
- Dental care