Smile big if you live in Douglas County, Colorado!  Your community has been ranked second nationwide as the healthiest community in America, according to the 2020 Healthiest Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report, released in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation. Los Alamos, New Mexico ranked No. 1. Colorado performed exceptionally well in the… Read On

 Windows. They keep you safe and let in the light, but according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about eight children under age five die each year from falling out a window and more than 3,300 are injured seriously enough to go to the hospital. “Oh my gosh, I had no idea that when… Read On

Eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that serve Douglas County residents are invited to apply for COVID-19 impacts reimbursement grants, funded through the County’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, distributed through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). Community-based charitable organizations are encouraged to review eligibility details for the… Read On

WEATHER ALERT: STRIDE drive-up testing events scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9 will begin at 11 a.m. Please check back Wednesday for information on Thursday events. It’s now easier to access COVID-19 testing in Douglas County. Those living or working in the community will find four drive-up locations throughout the County ready to provide no-cost diagnostic… Read On

How did Douglas County communities benefit from their Human Services Department’s recent recognition as having one of the highest performing teams in the state during the 2019 calendar year? “Your remarkable performance over this last year helped ensure that Douglas County families in need didn’t go hungry, were connected to meaningful work opportunities, and remained… Read On