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Human Services

Our cabinet promotes and ensures the well-being of Boston residents, especially those with the greatest needs.

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Our work spans across diverse communities. These include:

  • persons with disabilities
  • aging residents
  • youth, and
  • veterans.

Our departments and commissions provide a wide range of programs and services. At the same time, we advocate for systemic change. Our cabinet is a critical part of the City's efforts to help all Bostonians thrive.

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Departments

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Age Strong Commission
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families
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Disabilities Commission
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Boston Public Library
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Office of Returning Citizens
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Veterans Services
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Youth Engagement and Employment

Our initiatives

Community-Led Design Group
We're creating a plan to pilot a community-led response to mental health crises in Boston.
Mayor's Mentoring Movement
Are you ready to join the movement?
Mental health crisis response
Share your vision for the future of mental health crisis response in Boston.
Violence Intervention COVID-19 Recovery Grant
In total, the COVID Recovery Violence Intervention Grant will distribute $600,000 to six Boston nonprofits.
Youth Development Fund
Nonprofit, youth-serving organizations and those using eligible fiscal agents are invited to apply for an award.

Meet the team

Meet the team
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