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Human Services Department

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
5031 Grandy
Detroit, MI 48211
General Number: (313) 852-5609
General Fax: (313) 852-4837
TTY: 311 or (313) 224-INFO (4636)

MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Human Services Department is to help identify and alleviate causes of poverty. This is done through promoting self-sufficiency and self-determination by providing quality and efficient services in a compassionate manner to income-eligible and disadvantaged individuals, children, families and individuals with special needs.

ADMINISTRATION

Shenetta L. Coleman
Director
(313) 852-5628

Coraleen J. Rawls
General Manager
(313) 887-1023

DIVISIONS

The Department of Human Services is divided into two groups:

Community Services Divisions and Department Support Divisions

The Community Services Divisions offer information and services to the public such as Head Start, one-time emergency aid for utilities, home weatherization, and substance abuse counseling. These are just a few of the services offered.  Each division web page provides a more in-depth explanation of its services.
   
Center OperationsChild Development 
Drug Treatment
Weatherization

The Department Support Divisions assist in the daily functions within the department. These services are not offered to the public.

    Accounting               Administrative Services              Planning

          The City of Detroit Department of Human Services Presents the

                       Annual Heat the Streets & Walk for Warmth
                           http://www.heatthestreets.org/

The purpose of the walk is to raise funds to help hundreds of pre-qualified, low-income families keep their heat on during the cold winter months.

Don't delay - act now!  You can help through participating in the run or walk, volunteering, or simply donating monetarily.  Winter is approaching very fast, and energy costs are on the climb.