FY 24 APPROVED OPERATING BUDGET

Harford County Department of Community Services Office of Children, Youth & Family and Office of Disabilities FY 2024 Performance Measure Report

Vision: Harford County Government serves with the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation in public service. Mission: To govern with integrity, competency, and efficiency, improving the quality of life for all Harford countians Alignment to Countywide Strategic Goals Honest Government - Doing what is right on behalf of the citizens we serve. Fiscal Responsibility - Managing taxpayer funds responsibly, efficiently, and effectively; governing within our means. Strong Families - Building & maintaining public infrastructure and facilities; promoting open space and protecting our environment. Public Safety - Preparing for emergencies, deploying first responders on-time to every part of our County, mitigating disasters, and supporting law enforcement Excellence in Education - Investing in the classroom; focusing on student achievement; creating quality employment and intern opportunities Economic Prosperity - Attracting and retaining high quality business and meaningful jobs.

2 - Number of individuals of all abilities who are provided services Performance Measures 1 - Grants and sponsorships to finance initiatives

Actual FY 22 Actual FY 23 Estimate FY 24 Change 545,551.00 545,551.00 640,263.00 400

Performance Measure 1: Grants and sponsorships to finance initiatives ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

This measure tracks funding applied for and received by the state to implement initiatives to improve the lives of children and families in the county.

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

Successfully implement programs to support families of incarcerated parents, at risk youth including childhood hunger, and Adverse Childhood Experiences program focused on mental health.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Performance Measure 2: Number of individuals of all abilities who are provided services ABOUT THIS MEASURE: This measure tracks number of individuals in the county provided services through programming by the Office of Disability Provide financial and development assistance to public and private organizations that deliver human services to children, youth and families especially at risk families

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK: Support community programs that assist people with disabilities with employment/inclusion

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Promote and facilitate the independence of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life

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