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) maximize financial and staffing resources to deliver services through effective management, coordination, and pursuit of strategic funding opportunities; 3) pilot and evaluate innovative approaches to service delivery and systems integration; and 4) develop,...

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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) maximize financial and staffing resources to deliver services through effective management, coordination, and pursuit of strategic funding opportunities; 3) pilot and evaluate innovative approaches to service delivery and systems integration; and 4) 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.

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; Special Needs Housing; and Administration and Support.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Create the Child Care Renovations project ($11.75M) which will fund Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) remediation of playgrounds and child care facilities. The project will also fund the replacement of modular child care facilities at various County locations.
• Funds the construction of a replacement facility for the existing Avery Road Treatment Center through a public-private partnership with assistance from the State.
• Funds the design of a High School Wellness Center (HSWC) at John F. Kennedy High School.

PROGRAM CONTACTS

Contact Victoria Buckland of the Department of Health and Human Services at 240.777.1211 or Erika Lopez-Finn of the Office of Management and Budget at 240.777.2771 for more information regarding this department's capital budget.

CAPITAL PROGRAM REVIEW

Four active projects comprise the Recommended FY19-24 Capital Improvements Program for the Department of Health and Human Services, for a total six-year cost of $20.502 million, which is a $4.5 million, or a 28.4 percent increase, from the Amended FY17-22 total six-year cost of $15.964 million. The change results from the addition of a new project, Child Care Renovations, increased funding for planning and design in the High School Wellness Center project for John F. Kennedy High School, and ongoing construction of the Avery Road Treatment Center off set by costs for completed projects such as the Progress Place Relocation and Personal Living Quarters and Dennis Avenue Health Center.

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