Human Services 2024 Budget
Mission Statement and Description
Help individuals and families achieve safety, stabilization, and opportunity for meaningful employment.
The Department of Human Services is a state-supervised, County-administered system overseen by the Board of County Commissioners acting in their capacity as the Board of Human Services. The department serves nearly 60,000 Mesa County residents through the programs and services provided by its four divisions: Child Welfare and Adult Protection, Workforce Center, Economic Assistance, and Fiscal, Operations, and Quality Assurance. The department also houses the regional Area Agency on Aging Director and the Veterans Services Officer.
Child Welfare and Adult Protection. Connects children and adults at-risk of abuse and/or neglect with services and resources necessary to ensure their health, safety, and wellbeing; works with families and the juvenile court system to support youth in conflict; and supports adoption and placement of children when appropriate to support their welfare.
Workforce Center. A one-stop shop for meeting business and job-seeker needs by providing assessments, workshops, recruitment assistance, business services, education and training, and other resources.
Economic Assistance. Administers a variety of cash and other financial assistance programs for low-income residents of Mesa County, such as the Child Health Plan Plus, Child Care Assistance Program, Colorado Works, and food assistance.
Fiscal, Operations, and Quality Assurance. Oversees and manages department finances and performance in order to meet County, State, and federal standards.
2024 Goals, Objectives, and Performance Indicators
- Improve employee retention by increasing job satisfaction.
- Build a culture of excellence by defining agency core competencies and hiring, training, and holding each other accountable for performance outcomes related to the competencies.
- Support community projects that target the human services continuum to maximize services to department clients.
| Indicator | 2022 Actual | 2023 Projected | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase employee retention rate | 96% | 97% | 95% |
| Build Community through TANF funding | $0 | $800,000 | $200,000 |
| Build MCDHS culture of excellence | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Budget and Staffing
Total Budget
| Fiscal Year | Expenses | Revenues |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Actual | $27,834,013 | $27,931,882 |
| 2019 Actual | $30,112,305 | $30,577,421 |
| 2020 Actual | $30,419,110 | $31,291,391 |
| 2021 Actual | $29,023,241 | $30,196,466 |
| 2022 Actual | $32,880,454 | $33,684,318 |
| 2023 Actual | $34,678,286 | $35,205,250 |
| 2024 Adjusted Budget | $34,312,347 | $33,110,500 |
| 2024 Adopted Budget | $34,389,383 | $33,110,500 |
| 2025 Proposed Budget | $34,846,078 | $33,594,360 |
Authorized Staffing Levels
- 2022 Final: 295.5
- 2023 Amended: 312.5
- 2024 Adopted: 313.5