Overview

The mission of the Office of the Deputy CAO for Human Services is to improve the health, safety and well-being of Richmond residents and promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency.

Agency Overview-The Office of the Deputy CAO for Human Services oversees and coordinates the direction and focus of the following City departments: Justice Services, Social Services, Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities, and Hispanic liaison Office. The Office of the Deputy CAO is designed to align implementation and funding strategies across human service departments and non-departmental agencies; focusing on improving the health, education and well-being indicators for children and adolescents related to early childhood development, child and adolescent health, at-risk male youth development, school success and enhance the well-being of seniors and the special needs population.

The Office was created to ensure accountability and coordination among human services portfolio departments, provide exceptional results and customer service.

2011 Proposed Biennial Fiscal Plan