In December of 2022, Kat Altman’s son was hospitalized. Christmas was approaching, and he worried that Santa might not find him. Kat began searching for holiday gift assistance programs and discovered IFCS. Applying for the Helping Hands for the Holidays program became a first step toward opportunities that would change the trajectory of her entire […]
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Douglas Reese Jackson (Reese for short) walks through the doors of IFCS quite frequently. Once each month, he shops in the Market as a program participant, selecting groceries to help sustain him through the month. On his other visits, he’s returning as a volunteer, helping others navigate the Market and choose the groceries that will
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October is Disability Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of inclusion, equity, and understanding for people with visible disabilities as well as those with more hidden disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, and mental health disorders. IFCS is committed to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for all in our community, so this month we’d like to highlight the
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She’s always been a woman of action: practical, efficient, and organized. As a busy, single mother working a full-time job, Perian Cooper still found a way to give back to her community – a gift that would later open doors of opportunity in her own life. Perian learned about Integrated Family Community Service (IFCS) nearly
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In the winter of 2015, money was too tight for then 26-year-old Jerica to afford gifts for her three children. She was referred to Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS) for the Adopt-a-Child holiday program, through which a sponsor provided her family with Christmas gifts. Jerica returns to IFCS on occasion, when her family is in
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The summer of 2016 was hard for Thor. He got to the point where he no longer could walk and he didn’t know where to turn. This 76-year-old immigrant from Western Ukraine had become a U.S. citizen to serve this country in the military and create some security for his future. After a life of
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Children go to school to be educated, but when poor nutrition creates a barrier to learning, school staff must attend to much more than class lessons. Sarah Masten is Dean of Operations at Bear Valley International School (BVIS), a Denver middle school committed to providing a well-rounded, international learning curriculum that engages students and prepares
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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), disability, age, 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 responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 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, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, 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 USDA by:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This statement was updated 8.3.22 in accordance with USDA updates and guidelines.
IFCS Enrichment Programs have service area and income guidelines.
SERVICE AREA GUIDELINES:
For IFCS Enrichment Programs, we have a service area covering:
Jefferson County: All addresses within the county will be considered.
Applications outside of these listed areas will not be accepted.
INCOME GUIDELINES:
As of March 1, 2026, a household may meet income-based standards in either of the following two ways:
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
Please refer to the Interest Form for additional, program-specific criteria.
Anyone experiencing food insecurity and self-identifying as meeting the Income Guidelines below is eligible for IFCS Food Market services.
Income Guidelines:
As of March 1, 2026, a household may meet income-based standards in either of the following two ways:
For IFCS Financial Assistance Programs (Rental and Utility Bill Payment Assistance) and seasonal Enrichment Programs, we have a service area covering:
Jefferson County: All addresses within the county will be considered.
Applications outside of these listed areas will not be accepted. (Central Denver, North Denver, and Aurora applications will not be accepted.)
