FY 25 Harford County Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Department of Housing & Community Services Office of Drug Control Policy FY 2025 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.

Performance Measures 1 - Provide education and resources to county citizens

Actual FY 23 Actual FY 24 Estimate FY 25 Change 140 150 160

2 - Increase number of attendees at presentations/events 3 - Apply for state and federal grants 4 - Total amount of grant funding

16,310

17,000

17,500

5 4 $760,907.00 $661,045.00 $675,000.00 4

5 - Serve at risk youth and adults in programs 6 - Provide support to the county through the opioid restitution fund 7 - Decrease the number of overdoses in the county

N/A

155

160

N/A

2

6

N/A

5.00%

5.00%

Performance Measure 1: Provide education and resources to county citizens

ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

Providing children, youth, and families education and resources about mental health and substance use through presentations, trainings, and events.

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

Tracking your event attendance will allow you to measure the effectiveness of the event/presentation in long term outcomes, the return on investment for the event/presentation, the effectiveness of marketing and communication strategies, document and report attendance requirements, and provide an opportunity to gather useful data.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Lack of knowledge surrounding substance use and mental health needs in the county.

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