Human Services Delivery Systems and Organizations

Human Services Delivery Systems and Organizations Everyday in the United States people need help with housing, medical needs, substance and drug abuse and many other issues. Who helps? How do they help? Lets take a look…

Federal Agencies The United States Government offers help to citizens with many delivery systems. The US Department of Health and Human Services for one includes the following agencies: Administration for Children and Families Center for Disease Control Centers for Medicaid and Medical Services Food and Drug Administration Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Read slide

Federal US Dept. of Health and Human Services- A family of agencies dedicated to helping citizens, especially lower income and at risk populations with services to better their health. Administration For Children and Families- These programs include assistance with welfare, child support enforcement, adoption assistance, foster care, child care, and child abuse. Center for Disease Control-(CDC) It especially focuses its attention on infectious disease, environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, injury prevention and educational activities to improve health. In addition, the CDC researches and provides information on non-infectious diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Read slide.

Federal continued Center for Medicaid and Medical Services- that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and health insurance portability standards. Food and Drug Administration-(FDA) Protects and promotes public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, cosmetics, animal foods & feed and veterinary products. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services- Improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.

Community and Planning Development Federal Housing Administration Federal continued Another Federal Agency is the Unites States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Also known as HUD. This agency assists through the following divisions: Community and Planning Development Federal Housing Administration Public and Indian Housing Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

Federal continued Community Planning Development- Help communities plan and finance their growth and development, increase their capacity to govern, and provide shelter and services for homeless people. Federal Housing Administration- Improve housing standards and conditions, provide an adequate home financing system through insurance of mortgage loans, and to stabilize the mortgage market. Public Indian Housing-Ensures safe, decent, and affordable housing, create opportunities for residents' self-sufficiency and economic independence, and assure the fiscal integrity of all program participants. Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity- Enforces federal fair housing laws and establishing policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.

Along with the Federal help that is available most STATES also have help for their citizens. Some of our STATE agencies include: Social Services NC Department of Public Instruction NC Division of Child Development and Early Education

State Social Services- Protect children, strengthen families, and help all North Carolinians to achieve maximum self-sufficiency. Issue Food Stamps, heating assistance and administer Child Protection Services. NC Dept. of Public Instruction- Implements the State's public school laws and State Board of Education's policies governing public education. NC Division of Child Development and Early Education- A division of the NC Health and Human Services Division that governs, guides and regulates early education, child cares and assists in meeting needs for children and families.

What kind of help is available in your LOCAL area? Lets do some research to find out!