Who Do We Serve?

We serve the State of Colorado with our primary territory focusing on El Paso County residents of the Tri-Lakes community (District 38), Gleneagle, and Air Force Academy (Click Here for map). In most instances, if a household of individuals qualifies for the Federal Commodities Program (TFAP) they qualify for Tri-Lakes Cares programs. Our secondary service territory are those who reside outside of our primary service territory. To see which services you are eligible for please contact your respective Case Manager.

        Last names A-K, your Case Manager is Liz Jones 719-481-4864 x102

        Last names L-Z, your Case Manager is Kim Whisenhunt 719-481-4864 x112

Eligibility Requirements

Residents must have lived in the area for 45 days in order to qualify for emergency financial assistance.

Income Guidelines

Household size and gross monthly income are as follows:

(Effective thru June 2013)

For each additional member add: $611.00

Tri-Lakes area residents seeking TLC services and assistance will need to provide the following:

1.  Proof of residence, such as a lease agreement or utility bill with your name or that of someone living in the household.

2.  Proof of all the people living in the home.

Accepted proof is only one of the following documents for each member:

• Photo ID or
• Medical card or
• Social Security card or
• Birth Certificate or
• Proof of school enrollment

3.  Proof of income for all wage earners in the household 18 years or older will need to provide only one of the following:

• Most recent paycheck stub or
• 2 months of bank statements or
• Proof of unemployment or
• Proof of SSI or SSDI or
• Proof of retirement