Human Services

About Us

The Human Services Department is responsible for the management, operation, and coordination of social and supportive services for youth, adults and families. The Department oversees collaborations and partnerships with the faith-based community and not-for-profit organizations providing community-directed services to families and individuals to assist them in reaching self-sufficiency. The department also administers federally funded community development and workforce programs and manages the operation of resource centers.


2021 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN

The Annual 1st Public Hearing on the 2021 One Year Action Plan was held July 14. The purpose of the hearing was to review accomplishments from 2019, review the 2021 budget allocation process and receive citizen input on community needs. Comments were taken during the hearing and a survey was provided to capture community needs. 

Click HERE to view the presentation              Click HERE to take the survey

Citizen Participation Plan Public Notice

Posted 04/21/2020

The City of Savannah has amended its Citizen Participation Plan which sets the jurisdiction’s policies and procedures for citizen participation in the development and implementation of the City’s Housing and Community Development Plan, including the One-Year Action Plan.

Click Here for Savannah’s CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN

The City of Savannah does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services.  If you would like to comment on the amended Citizen Participation Plan, please do so in writing to Kerri Reid, Human Services Director, Department of Human Services , Post Office Box 1027,Savannah, Georgia 31402 or via email at kreid@savannahga.gov.  Comments will be received through May 27, 2020.  For further information, contact the Department of Human Services at 1375 Chatham Parkway.  Telephone: (912)651-6520 TDD: 651-6520.