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Offers Christmas toy assistance through the Holiday Angel Tree program. Holiday Assistance

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults and provides services to prevent further harm. Protective Services

• Certification is required to use services

Provides emergency food assistance that includes perishable and nonperishable food items. Food Assistance

Provides affordable housing and support services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Transitional Housing More information:

• Provides supportive services to help with job training or mental health issues
• Provides housing for single men and women, and families

Offers a treatment program for veterans who have been charged with misdemeanors or felonies. Courts and Judicial Services More information:

• Provides comprehensive treatment for substance use and mental health issues.
• Connects veterans to community programs and services.
• Participants are matched with a mentor who will support them throughout the program.

Provides free meals during the summer Food Assistance

Offers job search, staffing, and employment services.

Employment Services More information: -​ Jobs are typically in non-office environments

Provides support and transition services for individuals at risk or experiencing homelessness. Community Centers More information:

• Services include showers, hygiene supplies, breakfast, and personal items
• Donations of clothing, household goods, cereal, and office equipment accepted

Assists crime victims with obtaining a financial grant award for issues like restitution and criminal injuries compensation. Victim and Witness Service More information:

• Does not provide direct financial assistance; grant provided by the state's Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
• Awards may compensate for loss of earnings, loss of support, medical and counseling services, funeral expenses, and disability
• May be able to help with legal services if denied compensation

Offers in-home assistance to individuals who need help with everyday tasks. In-Home Care More information: - Helps with cleaning, cooking, personal care, and money management - Includes teaching clients to do these tasks on their own

• Includes eviction prevention, rent payments, BG&E turn-off notices, prescription costs, heating fuel, and water bills 
• Assistance is limited to once every 6 months

Provides in-home evaluations and supports to address the developmental and behavioral needs of children. Mental Health Services More information:

• Helps determine appropriate referrals for further professional evaluation and follow up
• Provides coaching and mentoring to establish boundaries and structure for the child

Provides urgent medical treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Medical Care More information:

• Offers flu shots, COVID-19 tests, medications, physicals, X-rays, labs, screenings, and more
• Telehealth may be available for some services

Provides information and support to victims of crimes committed by a juvenile. Victim and Witness Services, Correctional Facilities and Services More information: 

• Holds offenders accountable and determines obligation of restitution
• Informs victims on the status and outcome of their case
• Assists with impact statements and the documentation of losses for restitution
• Connects victims with community resources as needed

Provides intervention and support for children who have been neglected or abused by the adults who are responsible for their care.

Protective Services

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home. Records, Licenses, and Permits More information:

• Issues licenses and monitors all childcare centers and providers
• Investigates complaints about unlicensed daycare centers

Offers free assistive technology and medical equipment loan for individuals of all ages in Howard County. Assistive Technology More information: - Includes canes, walkers, scooters, manual wheelchairs, shower benches/ chairs, crutches, portable and modular ramps, and more; visit the website for a complete list - Donations of durable medical equipment accepted

•  Acquires, owns, leases, and operates rental units 
• Maintains the relationship between homeowner associations and public housing residents 
• Provides counseling and updated information on available housing programs

Administers immunizations to adults who are uninsured or underinsured. Medical Care More information:

• Includes vaccines for COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus, influenza, inactivated polio, measles, mumps, rubella, meningococcal types, pneumococcal, respiratory syncytial virus, tetanus, diphtheria, varicella, and zoster

Helps DHS customers who have a concern, inquiry, or complaint related to TDAP, TCA, OHEP, SNAP, child support, and other services. Consumer Services More information:

• Accepts reports of suspected welfare fraud
• Requests for support may be made by phone and online

Offers foster placement services for children in need of homes, and training and licensing to individuals wanting to foster.

Adoption and Foster Services

More information:

• Child placement may be court-ordered or through voluntary parent agreement
• Recruits, trains, licenses, supports, and encourages families interested in becoming foster parents

Provides a 15-week psycho-educational program that focuses on providing alcohol awareness for DWI/IDUI offenders.

Addiction and Recovery

• Offers curb-to-curb services for individuals who find it difficult to use the fixed-route system

Offers in-home assistance to individuals who need help with everyday tasks.

In-Home Care

More information:

• Helps with cleaning, cooking, personal care, and money management
• Includes teaching clients to do these tasks on their own