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The Human Services Division of the Community and Cultural Services Department
develops and implements social service policies and programs that address the
needs of community members of all ages. Staff works collaboratively with the
business community and non-profit and educational institutions to build strong
partnerships, and manages a $7.7
million Human Services Grants Program funding 27 local non-profit
organizations that provide service to low-income community members,
including young children and families, older youth, people who are
homeless or have a disability, and older adults. The Division provides
park based educational, fitness and cultural programs in the Pico
neighborhood at Virginia Avenue Park and through the Police Activities
League, as well as low-cost school based childcare and enrichment
programs. The Division also provides staff support to seven Commissions
& Advisory Boards. |
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