GREENWICH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The Community Partnership Program is one of six divisions of Human Services.  They grant funds to partner agencies whose services/programs strengthen the community’s capacity in providing basic human services.  The ultimate goal of the Community Partnership Program is to encourage local human service providers to collaborate in establishing a cost-effective network of quality services to Town residents. The primary objectives of the Community Partnership Program are to:

  • Provide support services that are an integral part of the GDSS mission, vision and strategic plan for human services;
  • Serve as a catalyst to community-based agencies, both large and small, to provide services and leverage resources;
  • Strengthen the community’s capacity to provide human services to individuals and families in need through the effective and efficient use of resources; and
  • Help build public/private partnerships and improve coordination and collaboration across the community agency network.

Areas of focus include;

  • EDUCATION – Positive Child/Youth Emotional Growth and Development;
  • MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – Access to Timely and Quality Health Services;
  • PERSONAL SAFETY – Protection Against Abuse, Neglect and Domestic Violence;
  • HOUSING – Access to available Emergency/Crisis Shelter.
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