The Department of Health and Human Services assures delivery of a full array of services to address the somatic and behavioral health, economic and housing security, and other emergent needs of Montgomery County residents. To achieve this, the Department (directly and/or via a network of community partners) develops and implements policies, procedures, programs, and services that: 1) offer customer-focused direct care and supports; 2) develop, enhance, and maintain a broad network of community-based organizations, public, and private agencies to promote and sustain partnerships, which increase the availability of needed services; 3) pilot and evaluate innovative approaches to...

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

The Department of Health and Human Services assures delivery of a full array of services to address the somatic and behavioral health, economic and housing security, and other emergent needs of Montgomery County residents. To achieve this, the Department (directly and/or via a network of community partners) develops and implements policies, procedures, programs, and services that: 1) offer customer-focused direct care and supports; 2) develop, enhance, and maintain a broad network of community-based organizations, public, and private agencies to promote and sustain partnerships, which increase the availability of needed services; 3) pilot and evaluate innovative approaches to service delivery and systems integration; and 4) maximize financial and staffing resources to deliver services through effective management, coordination, and pursuit of strategic funding opportunities.

The Department's services are administered under an organizational structure that includes six service areas: Aging and Disability Services; Children, Youth, and Family Services; Behavioral Health and Crisis Services; Public Health Services; Services to End and Prevent Homelessness; and Administration and Support.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Provide funding for planning, design, and construction of a Restoration Center.
• Fund planning and design of a facility that will provide deeply affordable living quarters.
• Add funding for a Linkages to Learning site (LTL) and a School Based Health Center (SBHC) at JoAnn Leleck Elementary School. This is in addition to funds already programmed to construct a LTL at Silver Spring International Middle School, Neelsville Middle School, and South Lake Elementary School.

PROGRAM CONTACTS

Contact Victoria Buckland of the Department of Health and Human Services at 240.777.1211 or Lindsay Lucas of the Office of Management and Budget at 240.777.2766 for more information regarding this department's capital budget.

CAPITAL PROGRAM REVIEW

Six active projects comprise the Recommended FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program for the Department of Health and Human Services, for a total six-year cost of $62.6 million, which is a $15.4 million, or a 32.5 percent increase, from the Amended FY21-26 total six-year cost of $47.3 million. The change results from the increase for Child Care Renovations project, funding for construction of a Linkages to Learning site and School Based Health Center, and funding for design and construction of a Restoration Center. In addition, funds were added for planning and design of a facility that would provide deeply affordable living quarters to support those that are experiencing homelessness.

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