The general assembly hereby finds that there are a growing number of persons in this state who lack the resources and the community ties necessary to provide for their own adequate shelter and who are likely to become homeless without community assistance. The general assembly recognizes that women and children are the fastest growing group […]
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Division” means the division of housing within the department of local affairs created in section 24-32-704, C.R.S. (1.5) “Executive director” means the executive director of the department of local affairs. “Homeless prevention activities program” means a community-based or community-oriented program which is operated by the […]
A homeless prevention activities program established pursuant to this article shall provide, but need not be limited to: Assistance in avoiding eviction and foreclosure from an apartment or home; Counseling for families and persons to prevent them from becoming homeless; Mediation services to assist persons in avoiding eviction and foreclosure; Programs that assist persons who […]
The division shall enter into contracts or agreements for services for homeless prevention activities; except that the division shall not spend more than five percent of all voluntary contributions received on administrative costs. Repealed. The advisory committee shall direct the division to establish and enforce standards for all homeless prevention activities programs established pursuant to […]
