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

• Plan, design, renovate, and construct playgrounds to meet ADA requirements and renovate and replace outdated County owned child care facilities.
• Fund construction of a High School Wellness Center (HSWC) at John F. Kennedy High School and two Linkages to Learning sites (LTL) at Gaithersburg Elementary School #8 and Silver Spring International Middle School.
• Renovate and modify Progress Place to sustain the intense use of the facility.

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

Four active projects comprise the Recommended FY21-26 Capital Improvements Program for the Department of Health and Human Services, for a total six-year cost of $30.1 million, which is a $7.52 million, or a 33.3 percent increase, from the Amended FY19-24 total six-year cost of $22.6 million. The change results from the increase for Child Care Renovations project, funding for construction of a High School Wellness Center at John F. Kennedy High School, funding for construction of two Linkages to Learning sites, and repairs at Progress Place.

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