Career Seeker Update 6.21.2022

Welcome to CWEE’s weekly update for program participants for the week of June 21, 2022.

CWEE Celebrations

Congratulations are in order!! CWEE is thrilled to announce that Gloria Barajas completed her GED! CWEE is also so excited to celebrate our CWEE Career Basics Completers!

  • Mia Garcia
  • Tyanna Bittinger
  • Celine Batiste
  • Brittanie Mosley
  • Monica Mayta
  • Brett Chacon
  • Marina Stringer

Amazing job, everyone!

Community Resources

Find a detailed list of community resources in our Career Seeker portal.

Health Resources

  • Low-Cost Dental Hygiene Clinic from Concorde Career College
    • Concorde’s clinic is now ready for patients, providing low-cost, comprehensive teeth cleaning. All work will be performed by our Dental Hygiene students under the close supervision of a dentist and the Dental Hygiene faculty.
      • When: Monday – Friday from 7am – 7pm
      • Where: Concorde Career College, 111 N. Havana Street, Aurora, CO 80010
    • Call 720-222-2094 to schedule an appointment

Community Events and Entertainment

Tax Resources

  • Child Tax Credit Update
    • The 2021 expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) led to the biggest reduction in child poverty in modern U.S. history. By extending full eligibility to all low income households, the credit raised nearly four million kids out of poverty, and helped stabilize the family finances of millions more. Our lawmakers are making changes to that bill and they need to hear your voice to make sure the Child Tax Credit will continue.
    • Tax Help
      • Child Tax Credit
        • ChildTaxCredit.gov is a website to help understand and get information on the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and how to file taxes.
        • GetCTC.org relaunched in collaboration with the White House and US Department of the Treasury—is free to use, accessible on desktops and mobile devices, and available in both English and Spanish.
      • Earned Income Tax Credit
        • GetYourRefund.org will be available through October 1st for people to file federal and state income tax returns for free. As you know, there was a one-year expansion for the newly eligible population consisting of adults not raising children at home between the ages 19-24 and over the age of 65 (for those with earnings in tax year 2021).
        • The Get it Back Campaign has updated their 2022 EITC Outreach Toolkit. The Toolkit contains messaging and earned media materials, a social media toolkit, and call and text scripts. They have updated the content to reflect that it’s not too late to file and that GetYourRefund.org is available through October 1st.

Technology Resources

  • Lifeline Benefit – FREE Smartphone as well as Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data
    • For any person currently receiving Food Stamps, Medicaid or is considered Low Income
    • Where/When: You can pick up a phone at their office at 3737 W Colfax Ave Monday – Friday from 10am-5pm
      • There are also tent locations set up Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm at St Francis, The Stout Street Clinic, 14th and Federal and Colfax/Broadway where you can also receive this benefit.
    • All you need to bring is your state ID
  • The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
    • An FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.
    • The ACP provides:
      • Up to $30/month discount for broadband service;
      • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet.
      • Click here to apply
      • Flyer attached
    • The ACP and Comcast: How Comcast’s Internet Essentials program can help
        • For households choosing Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, ACP will cover the full monthly cost of their internet service and can also be used towards Xfinitiy Mobile
        • Additional details are available on the Internet Essentials website and in the attached flyers
        • New and existing Xfinity Internet or Internet Essentials customers can visit www.xfinity.com/acp or call 844-389-4681 for more information, to determine eligibility, and sign up.

Resources for Parents

  • *New* Summer & Afterschool Programs for Children
    • The Denver Afterschool Alliance’s Youth Program Locator makes it easy to find virtual and in-person programs that keep your children safe, engaged and learning when they aren’t in school.
      • The Youth Program Locater helps you to:
        • Find hundreds of in-person and virtual programs for children and youth of all ages
        • Search by your children’s ages, interests, schedule, and more
        • Find free programs and ones that offer financial aid
      • Click here to find programs for your kids!
  • CDHS Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line
    • Colorado Department of Human Services has a new Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Support Line to connect parents and caregivers of children under age 6 with the mental health resources.
      • The support line is no-cost and confidential.
      • Call 833.326.4411 Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to speak with an early childhood mental health consultant.
        • The support line can help to better understand and support the emotional well-being of young children by discussing needs, brainstorming appropriate support resources, and connecting parents and caregivers to local community resources.

Free Legal Clinics

  • *New* Do you have an outstanding Denver case you want to resolve?
    • If you or someone you know has an open Denver city case, like trespassing, alcohol consumption, or park violations, please support them by getting to Denver Rescue Mission on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for the potential to resolve their case.
      • Outreach Court is the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Denver Rescue Mission!
        • 7:30 am: Check-in
        • 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Meet with your attorney
        • 9:00 am: Court begins
    • Questions? Contact: Lynn Unger, LCSW | Programs Manager, Denver County Court | 720.337.026 | lynn.unger@denvercountycourt.org.
  • Denver Human Services offers a monthly, free legal clinic to help you navigate the why and how of going to court.
    • An attorney will be available to answer questions and provide information on family law and court issues including: child support, modifications, visitation, parenting time, custody, contempt citations (family law only), and any other family law and court issues.
    • Click here to register

Energy Resources

  • Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) has developed a LEAP Handbook and Video (in English and Spanish!) that helps with applying to Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).
  • Do you know someone who needs help paying water bills?
    • Check out the Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)! This information will be included in water bills in January in English and Spanish. More info is online related to LIHWAP in partnership with Mile High United Way.
    • Denver Water understands times have been tough. The Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program can help customers who qualify. Learn more at Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for qualifications and requirements to get help.
  • To find out more information on these programs, talk with your Specialist at CWEE.

Need more support?

You can always contact your Career Advisor.

For resources for food, rent assistance, clothing, and more click here.

You can also call 2-1-1 at any time to talk to someone who can connect you to more resources.

CWEE Contact Information

Click here for a full list of contacts at CWEE, phone numbers, and email addresses.