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Health & Society

Mission

To improve the quality of life and promote the independence of vulnerable residents by providing effective social services and affordable housing.

Goals & Objectives

Basic needs of vulnerable Miami-Dade County residents are met

  • Reduce homelessness throughout Miami-Dade County
  • Assist residents at risk of being hungry
  • Promote the independence and wellbeing of the elderly
  • Improve access to substance abuse prevention, intervention and support services
  • Provide services to survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking, as well as to other victims of crime and their families

Self-sufficient and healthy population

  • Provide the necessary support services for vulnerable residents and special populations
  • Support families and promote positive educational and developmental outcomes in children
  • Create, preserve and maintain affordable housing to support vulnerable residents and workforce needs
  • Foster healthy living and access to vital health services

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