Human Services Department

DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELOCATING TO THE HERMAN KIEFER HEALTH COMPLEX

The Detroit Department of Human Services is in the process of moving from 5031 Grandy Street to the Herman Kiefer Health Complex, which is located at 1151 Taylor St. in Detroit


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.


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 Operations	Child Development
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


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Head Start is enrolling now for Fall 2011. You can enroll online or call the hotline at (313) 887-1092.