La Plata County Department of Human Services

Childcare Employment Health Physical Health Housing Rental Assistance Utility Assistance Meals
Contact
10 Burnett Court, Durango, Colorado 81301, United States

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Human Services is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to families, children and adults so they can maximize their quality of life, well-being and potential.

La Plata County’s Human Services Department is dedicated to serving people. It consists of ten units responsible for administering a variety of programs, many of which are mandated and regulated by state and federal law. These programs offer a wide-range of public assistance to children, elderly, disabled and low-income residents.