Health & Society
Mission
To improve the quality of life and promote the independence of vulnerable residents by providing effective social services and affordable housing.
Departments & Offices
Community Action and Human Services
Business Plan, Quarterly Budget Report and Quarterly Scorecard Performance Report
Homeless Trust
Business Plan, Quarterly Budget Report and Quarterly Scorecard Performance Report
Public Housing and Community Development
Business Plan, Quarterly Budget Report and Quarterly Scorecard Performance Report
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