Our mission is "Making a Difference: Helping People Survive and Thrive"
The primary groups we serve are: children, families and seniors; people who have low incomes; are homeless; have developmental, mental or physical disabilities; or are chemically dependent.
We provide programs and services in the areas of public assistance, employment support, day care, social services, child and adult protection and clinical counseling. Our Department also provides community based services.
Highlighted Programs and Projects
The Ramsey County Community Human Services Department (CHS) annually administers and delivers services to approximately 80,000 residents of the county. 2010 Annual Report
The Anti-Racism Initiative works to end racial and cultural disparities among employees and people who receive services. Anti-Racism Initiative
The Minnesota Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program (CCFP) is administered by CHS for Ramsey County providers and families. Child Care Fund Plan 2012-2013 (15 page pdf)
Building strong communities through Adoption and Foster Care is part of the Permanent Families Recruitment Project.
The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program assists families, single adults and youth to prevent and end homelessness. FHPAP Directory (32 page pdf)
CHS recognizes its legal obligations and responsibilities to serve fairly and equally all eligible residents of Ramsey County, including access to services for people who need language assistance. Plan for the Provision of Services to Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) (11 page pdf)
