Mission
The Office of Human Services (OHS) works to improve and enhance the delivery of services to all citizens of Atlanta through coordination, program development, advocacy and resource mobilization.
Components
The Office of Human Services works to ensure the availability of social services to city residents by advocating appropriate legislative action, by searching for new sources of funding for various projects and implementing and administering various new and needed services.
The components within the Office include:
Social Development
The OHS does not provide any direct services, but manages a network of social services to meet the needs of the citizens of Atlanta. Many of these activities are funded through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grants (HOPWA) and administered through contractual arrangement with human service providers. The activities include programs serving special needs and at-risk low and moderate-income populations.
Summer Food Service Program
The Summer Food Service Program provides free meals (breakfast and lunch) to children who participate in summer programs sponsored by a qualifying non-profit organization. This program is a joint venture between the City of Atlanta and the Office of School Readiness of the State of Georgia. To apply for this program, please call 404.817.6732.
Coordination of Homeless Services
This program provides for the coordination of services for people who are living on the streets of Atlanta. Outreach and referral services such as food, clothing, shelter, medical or transportation are provided. We also coordinate emergency overflow shelter for the homeless.