Address: 121 W. 6th St. Walsenburg, CO 81089 | Phone: (719) 738-2810 | Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm excluding holidays
Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center is part of Huerfano County Department of Human Services and offers a range of support services for local families.
Learn more about the Huerfano/Las Animas Family Resource Center
Address: 121 W. 6th St. Walsenburg, CO 81089
Phone: (719) 738-2810
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm excluding holidays
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline and Child Support Services
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline and Support Services
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-844-264-5437
This same number is also used for Adult Protection Intake
Child Support Services: 719-738-2810 ext 133
For Emergencies, Call Huerfano County Dispatch: 719-738-1044
Report child abuse at co4kids.org/child-abuse-neglect
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) helps families that are homeless, working, searching for work or in school find low-income child care assistance. Families that are enrolled in the Colorado Works Program can also use CCCAP services.
Colorado Division of Child Support Services
Apply online for child support services! The Colorado Child Support Services (CSS) Program has launched a streamlined application that’s available 24/7 – apply online anywhere, any time.
The CSS Program oversees the state’s child support system. Individual child support orders are managed by Colorado’s county child support offices. Helpful services on the CSS website include: applying for child support services, creating an online account to view case information, requesting changes to a child support order, payment options, and FAQs.
Apply for Services Online
You can now apply for services online at www.Colorado.gov/PEAK
Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:
- Mail:
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
Alexandria, VA 22314; or - Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - Email:
[email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Civil Rights Information
Isabelle Shelton
Interim Human Services Director
[email protected]
Joanna Hribar
Family Resource Center Manager
[email protected]
Kathleen O’Rourke
Assistance Payments Manager
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Lurenda Taylor
Interim Protective Services Supervisor
[email protected]
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Feel free to contact any of the employees below for more information. Dial (719) 738-2810 followed by their extension.
Isabelle Shelton — Interim Human Services Director
[email protected]
Kathleen O’Rourke — Assistance Payments Manager
kathleen.o’[email protected]
Lurenda Taylor — Interim Protective Services Supervisor
[email protected]
Joanna Hribar — Family Resource Center Manager
[email protected]
Child and Family Services:
Child Protection:
Dreama Ortivez – Child Protection Manager – Ext 126
Michelle Trujillo – Child Protection Caseworker – Ext 128
Ashley Wilkins – Child Protection Lead Caseworker – Ext 112
April Romero – Child Protection Caseworker – Ext 124
Child Support:
Kurt Liebchen – Legal Technician – Ext 133
Adult Services:
Hallie Coulter – Adult Services Manager – Ext 131
Joanna Hribar – Adult Services Caseworker – Ext 125
Benefits Assistance:
Kathleen O’Rourke – Assistance Payments Manager – Ext 115
Tayla Wilkins – Assistance Payments Technician – Ext 132
Heather Pacheco – Assistance Payments Technician – Ext 119
Olivia Cabrera – Assistance Payments Technician – Ext 135
Kathy Melonas – Assistance Payments Technician – Ext 129
Margarita Ronquillo – Assistance Payments Technician – Ext 130
Beth Clowe – Assistance Payments Technician – Ext 114
Karina Sierra – Staff Assistant – Ext 110
Carey Kaestner – Call Center Technician – Ext 111
Self Sufficiency:
TANF, Employment First and Child Care:
Chantal Ramirez – Employment First Case Manager – Ext 121
Marcie Valdez – TANF/Child Care Case Manager – Ext 139