"Welcome to Larimer County Human Services where we strive to be an inclusive community where everyone thrives. We partner with our community so individuals and families, like you and yours, are healthy, supported, and safe."
Heather O'Hayre
Human Services Director
About Human Services
The Department of Human Services assists individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and security through public assistance programs, services or referrals to community agencies. We have locations in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park.
We Provide:
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We are an inclusive community where everyone thrives.
This statement describes our purpose, what we are striving to be and what we want to achieve.
We partner with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe.
Our mission defines how we act on a daily basis to achieve the vision.
Our staff is the foundation of our vision and mission. We are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our staff. We strive for excellence, promote Hope, and encourage our staff to contribute, learn, and grow.
This is the commitment to our staff and our acknowledgement that our staff moves the organization towards achieving our vision and mission.
Our values are the foundation to Human Services and guide us in everything we do. These values influence our attitudes and behaviors.
Excellence
We seek to be the best we can be. We challenge the status quo and strive to innovate and improve our work in the community we serve.
Partnership
We partner with individuals, families, and stakeholders in the community to create inclusive and equitable processes. We seek out and incorporate ideas and input to define shared goals, plans, and outcomes.
Integrity
We take responsibility for our actions. We communicate transparently, regularly, and honestly. We solicit feedback and follow through on our commitments.
Equity
We aspire and advocate for the intentional elimination of discrimination in all its forms, at all organizational levels, and in our programs, policies, and practices.
Diversity
We are committed to full and diverse participation in all programs, processes, and decision making. We honor diversity in race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, physicality, experience, and thought in all staff, volunteers, and partners.
Responsiveness
We listen to find a need or opportunity. We respond to what we learn. We evaluate to understand the impact.
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Larimer County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability who need assistance. Services can be arranged with at least seven business days notice. Please email hs-info@co.larimer.co.us. Walk-in requests for auxiliary aids and services will be honored to the extent possible but may be unavailable if advance notice is not provided.
