Domestic violence groups get nearly $900K

Last updated 7/22/2020 at 1:15pm

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) has awarded $885,776 to 38 community-based domestic violence programs, which have continued to provide essential services to domestic violence survivors during the coronavirus pandemic. This funding — $568,399 from the federal CARES Act and $317,377 appropriated in the state budget by the Colorado general assembly — will provide for needs specific to the pandemic and supplement the ongoing support CDHS provides annually through its Domestic Violence Program.

“Throughout the coronavirus response, domestic violence programs have continue...

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