Human Services Development Fund
The Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) provides counties with funds to deliver locally identified services to meet the human services needs of citizens. The funds must be used to provide social services and service coordination in the following areas:
- Adults with low-income
- Individuals experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness
- Older adults
- Individuals affected by substance use disorders
- Persons with mental health concerns
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Dependent and delinquent children
Providers funded by HSDF in the fiscal year 2024/2025 include:
- Contact Helpline – 24 hours per day, 7 days per week information/referral and listening services ($8,000)
- Christian Churches United – Emergency case management services including but not limited to coordination and placement into emergency shelters; intake for and provision of vouchers for emergency travel; medications; heating fuel; and any other referrals which may be appropriate. ($30,720)
- International Service Center – Interpretation and document translation services ($4,000)
- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank - Food Pantry in the Northern Dauphin Human Services Center ($90,000)
Additional information regarding HSDF can be found on the Department of Human Services website at Human Services Developmental Fund (pa.gov). For questions regarding HSDF services in Dauphin County, please call (717) 780-6288.