Health and Social Services
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Clinical Behavioral Healthcare or Medical Care
Program: Early Intervention Programs for Children
For the purpose of fostering and increasing positive developmental outcomes for children 0-3 years old who have developmental difficulties due to identified disabilities or are at risk for developmental issues due to social or environmental circumstances.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Early Education and Care |
$1,351,168 |
$1,376,491 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,351,168 |
$1,376,491 |
Department of Public Health |
$36,605,930 |
$36,663,316 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$27,420,043 |
$27,420,483 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$9,185,887 |
$9,242,833 |
Totals |
$37,957,098 |
$38,039,807 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Clinical Behavioral Healthcare or Medical Care
Program: Family Health Services
For the purpose of providing comprehensive family planning services targeted to low-income residents and adolescents in order to prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, reduce infant mortality and morbidity, and improve the health of individuals and communities.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$5,228,869 |
$5,239,586 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,822,638 |
$4,824,911 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$406,231 |
$414,675 |
Totals |
$5,228,869 |
$5,239,586 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Clinical Behavioral Healthcare or Medical Care
Program: Health Services for Youth in Custody
For the purpose of providing health services for youth who are in the custody and care of the Commonwealth and in residential placements, including urgent care, disease stabilization, and primary health care.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Youth Services |
$6,109,986 |
$6,485,480 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$6,109,986 |
$6,485,480 |
Totals |
$6,109,986 |
$6,485,480 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Clinical Behavioral Healthcare or Medical Care
Program: Oral Health Services
For the purpose of ensuring that all residents have access to dental services and providing prevention programs including monitoring community water fluoridation and school fluoride and sealant programs in cities and towns.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$2,556,403 |
$2,548,073 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,457,912 |
$2,470,991 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$98,491 |
$77,081 |
Totals |
$2,556,403 |
$2,548,073 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Clinical Behavioral Healthcare or Medical Care
Program: Out-Patient Services for Veterans
For the purpose of providing quality medical care to veterans living in the community and Soldiers' Homes including health promotion, disease prevention, and referrals. Clinical services include dental, podiatry, urology, general surgery, optometry and dietary consultations.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Soldiers Home in Holyoke |
$904,966 |
$914,920 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$904,966 |
$914,920 |
Soldiers Home in Massachusetts |
$7,621 |
$0 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$7,621 |
$0 |
Totals |
$912,586 |
$914,920 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Clinical Behavioral Healthcare or Medical Care
Program: Psychiatric Mental Health Services
For the purpose of providing treatment or protective services to prevent and remediate abusive situations, mitigate recurrence, keep individuals safe, enable law enforcement to investigate cases, and provide services for victims and non-offending family members.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Mental Health |
$50,472,343 |
$51,251,316 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$46,090,287 |
$46,869,260 |
Trust Spending |
$4,382,056 |
$4,382,056 |
Totals |
$50,472,343 |
$51,251,316 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Clinical Behavioral Healthcare or Medical Care
Program: Substance Abuse Treatment Services
For the purpose of providing a range of addiction treatment programs to assist people in initiating and maintaining abstinence from alcohol and other drugs of abuse, including inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient counseling services for youth and adults, as well as medication-assisted treatment for adults.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$123,058,645 |
$125,721,508 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$90,946,060 |
$93,608,923 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$32,112,585 |
$32,112,585 |
Totals |
$123,058,645 |
$125,721,508 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Community & School-based Health Centers
For the purpose of promoting primary care access, identifying healthcare delivery system gaps, ensuring recruitment and retention of health care professionals in underserved areas, and facilitating healthcare partnerships.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$13,767,594 |
$13,523,571 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$13,662,866 |
$13,418,113 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$104,728 |
$105,459 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$3,000,000 |
$0 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$3,000,000 |
$0 |
Totals |
$16,767,594 |
$13,523,571 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Environmental Health
For the purpose of providing environmental health assessments to address community concerns about environmental exposure, conduct health surveillance activities, and provide regulatory programs that ensure compliance with standards for radiation control, community sanitation, food safety, and prevention of childhood lead poisoning.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$8,885,555 |
$8,948,239 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$5,496,258 |
$5,557,046 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$1,202,094 |
$1,174,166 |
Trust Spending |
$2,187,203 |
$2,217,027 |
Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs |
$0 |
$360,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$0 |
$360,000 |
Totals |
$8,885,555 |
$9,308,239 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Food Safety
For the purpose of ensuring the wholesomeness, safety, and security of food and other consumer products through conducting inspections, collecting samples, leading special investigations, responding to consumer complaints and food-borne illness reports, and conducting vulnerability assessments of food manufacturers and distributors.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$1,926,205 |
$1,991,596 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,926,205 |
$1,991,596 |
Totals |
$1,926,205 |
$1,991,596 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: HIV Treatment and Prevention
For the purpose of providing clinical and community-based services to help residents avoid HIV infection, learn their HIV status, and, for HIV+ persons, access medical care and related social services to reduce HIV transmission and maintain optimal health.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$66,441,848 |
$66,248,657 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$39,775,996 |
$39,609,847 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$26,665,852 |
$26,638,810 |
Totals |
$66,441,848 |
$66,248,657 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Health Care Safety and Quality Assurance
For the purpose of ensuring the safe care of patients through the licensing of health care facilities and health professionals, facility surveys and inspections, and the review and investigation of consumer complaints regarding health care facilities and health professionals.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$21,343,053 |
$21,221,141 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$12,201,339 |
$11,838,697 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$9,141,714 |
$9,382,444 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$237,517 |
$2,221,274 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$237,517 |
$2,221,274 |
Totals |
$21,580,570 |
$23,442,415 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
For the purpose of addressing public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response activities in partnership with local public health organizations, hospitals, community health centers and ambulatory care providers, emergency medical services, long-term care facilities, emergency management, and the entire community.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$18,793,857 |
$17,675,259 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$3,716,068 |
$2,900,010 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$15,077,789 |
$14,775,250 |
Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs |
$0 |
$206,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$0 |
$206,000 |
Totals |
$18,793,857 |
$17,881,259 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Health Information, Research, and Evaluation
For the purpose of monitoring emerging health trends; tracking of statistics on births, deaths, cancers, violence, injuries, birth defects, occupational safety and other health surveillance; surveying of adults and children about health behaviors; issuance of copies of vital records; and interpretation and dissemination of reports and research.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$3,150,000 |
$3,150,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$3,150,000 |
$3,150,000 |
Department of Mental Health |
$5,859,012 |
$5,936,800 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,024,396 |
$2,039,965 |
Trust Spending |
$3,834,616 |
$3,896,835 |
Department of Public Health |
$4,278,006 |
$4,466,829 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,653,081 |
$2,808,128 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$1,624,925 |
$1,658,701 |
Information Technology Division |
$2,848,317 |
$3,479,384 |
Capital |
$2,848,317 |
$3,479,384 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$0 |
$1,901,154 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$0 |
$1,901,154 |
Totals |
$16,135,336 |
$18,934,167 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Health Professional Licensure and Enforcement
For the purpose of licensing health care professionals through regulatory boards which establish rules and regulations to ensure that only qualified applicants are licensed, and which adjudicate complaints, and impose disciplinary actions to protect the public.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$23,527,829 |
$23,703,465 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$3,856,120 |
$4,023,875 |
Trust Spending |
$19,671,709 |
$19,679,590 |
Totals |
$23,527,829 |
$23,703,465 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Health Promotion / Prevention Screening Services
For the purpose of providing preventive screenings and health education for communities with high prevalence of chronic diseases using evidence-based interventions to promote health and wellness and ensure health equity.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$18,252,764 |
$16,822,675 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$5,722,830 |
$4,259,707 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$12,529,934 |
$12,562,968 |
Totals |
$18,252,764 |
$16,822,675 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Healthy Workforce Programs
For the purpose of increasing workplace wellness activities in small business settings through health insurance premium rebates as well as supporting wellness programming for eligible Commonwealth employees.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Group Insurance Commission |
$900,868 |
$1,000,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$900,868 |
$1,000,000 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$0 |
$2,530,906 |
Trust Spending |
$0 |
$2,530,906 |
Totals |
$900,868 |
$3,530,906 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Infectious Disease, Prevention, and Response
For the purpose of providing epidemiologic tracking, behavioral and biomedical prevention, and preventive treatment of infections associated with human diseases including immunization, infection control measures, coordination with local health agents and clinicians, and analysis of disease trends.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$70,338,531 |
$72,021,601 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$61,536,848 |
$63,304,603 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$8,801,683 |
$8,716,998 |
Totals |
$70,338,531 |
$72,021,601 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Positive Youth Development
For the purpose of implementing a comprehensive approach to youth violence prevention grounded in a framework that addresses risk and protective factors, including connection to healthy adult, family, education and employment supports, trauma and bereavement services, and afterschool activities.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$5,195,161 |
$4,307,554 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$5,195,161 |
$4,307,554 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$125,000 |
$3,500,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$125,000 |
$3,500,000 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$8,800,000 |
$9,533,708 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$8,800,000 |
$9,533,708 |
Totals |
$14,120,161 |
$17,341,262 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Public Health Laboratory Services
For the purpose of testing and surveillance activities targeted at sexually transmitted diseases, chemical illness/poisoning, food-borne illness, tuberculosis, viral illness, rabies, influenza and mosquito borne illness.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$12,587,537 |
$12,734,981 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$9,017,437 |
$9,245,324 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$3,570,100 |
$3,489,657 |
Totals |
$12,587,537 |
$12,734,981 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Substance Abuse, Gambling and Tobacco Prevention and Intervention
For the purpose of prevention and cessation of substance abuse, gambling and the use of tobacco products, with the goal of changing community norms, including public education campaigns, alcohol and tobacco compliance checks at retail outlets and drug overdose prevention efforts.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$12,406,623 |
$12,406,623 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,378,477 |
$4,378,477 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$8,028,146 |
$8,028,146 |
Office of the Secretary of Public Safety and Security |
$747,395 |
$740,855 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$747,395 |
$740,855 |
Totals |
$13,154,018 |
$13,147,478 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Suicide Prevention
For the purpose of reducing the number of suicides and suicide attempts through support to community agencies, education and training for professionals and caregivers, and funding programs for youth, veterans and older adults.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$3,863,305 |
$3,864,876 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$3,863,305 |
$3,864,876 |
Totals |
$3,863,305 |
$3,864,876 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Community Prevention, Screening, and Public Health Services
Program: Teen Pregnancy Prevention
For the purpose of promoting behavior change for at-risk youth to support delayed onset of premature sexual activity among adolescents, reducing rates of youth engaging in risk behaviors and decreased incidence of teen births, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV infection.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$3,896,710 |
$3,765,221 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,532,662 |
$2,398,398 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$1,364,048 |
$1,366,824 |
Totals |
$3,896,710 |
$3,765,221 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Citizenship Programs
For the purpose of enabling Massachusetts legal permanent residents to become naturalized citizens of the U.S. through a network of community based organizations that provide English instruction, civics classes, application assistance, interview preparation, and additional support services to aspiring applicants.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office for Refugees and Immigrants |
$337,500 |
$341,096 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$337,500 |
$341,096 |
Totals |
$337,500 |
$341,096 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Committed Youth Services
For the purpose of providing case management and supervision to committed youth to facilitate and support transition and re-integration to their communities.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Youth Services |
$22,956,829 |
$22,648,622 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$22,956,829 |
$22,648,622 |
Totals |
$22,956,829 |
$22,648,622 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Community Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
For the purpose of providing interpreter and Communication Access Real Time (CART) referral services and ensuring ADA-mandated communication access between the Deaf and hearing communities; technical assistance, and ADA communication access compliance training to public health, public safety, private and public entities; and ensuring accessibility of public information for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
$1,635,128 |
$1,688,540 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,635,128 |
$1,688,540 |
Totals |
$1,635,128 |
$1,688,540 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Family Autism Services for Children
For the purpose of providing supports to help children with autism remain in their homes and actively participate in their families and communities. The Autism Waiver provides one-to-one behavioral, social and communication based interventions through a service called Expanded Habilitation Education.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$4,439,952 |
$4,446,494 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,439,952 |
$4,446,494 |
Totals |
$4,439,952 |
$4,446,494 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Mental Health Programs for Individuals
For the purpose of providing support to individuals with serious mental illness or emotional disturbance, as well as their family and caregivers, through training, continuing education, consultation, direct client assessment, individual service plan development, and referrals to appropriate services and providers.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Mental Health |
$32,634,127 |
$33,063,478 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$32,634,127 |
$33,063,478 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$62,785 |
$62,785 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$62,785 |
$62,785 |
Totals |
$32,696,912 |
$33,126,263 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Pediatric Palliative Care
For the purpose of improving the quality of life for children with life-limiting illness and their families by meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Services are usually provided in the home and include pain/symptom management, case management, counseling, respite, advanced care planning, and spiritual care.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$1,500,000 |
$1,502,796 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,500,000 |
$1,502,796 |
Totals |
$1,500,000 |
$1,502,796 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Services for Victims of Violence
For the purpose of assuring that victims of violence receive the services and supports they need at the point of crisis and throughout the criminal justice system and healing processes.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$24,639,624 |
$24,765,134 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$22,458,996 |
$22,737,700 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$2,180,628 |
$2,027,433 |
Department of Public Health |
$11,286,252 |
$11,348,735 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$10,124,485 |
$10,374,302 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$1,161,767 |
$974,433 |
Department of Transitional Assistance |
$890,621 |
$920,839 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$890,621 |
$920,839 |
Disabled Persons Protection Commission |
$2,412,668 |
$2,460,921 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,412,668 |
$2,460,921 |
Office of the Attorney General |
$2,188,340 |
$2,188,340 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,188,340 |
$2,188,340 |
Office of the Secretary of Public Safety and Security |
$3,124,246 |
$3,087,047 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$86,882 |
$86,882 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$3,037,364 |
$3,000,165 |
Parole Board |
$668,882 |
$678,317 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$668,882 |
$678,317 |
Sex Offender Registry Board |
$958,740 |
$977,915 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$958,740 |
$977,915 |
Victim and Witness Assistance Board |
$1,148,877 |
$1,153,846 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,148,877 |
$1,153,846 |
Totals |
$47,318,250 |
$47,581,092 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Services to Support Families
For the purpose of providing family support services which consist of supplemental supports that help a family to care for their family member at home. Types of family support services include individual and/or family education and training, support groups, family support coordination, supports planning, supports for community participation, outreach and education.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$10,229,166 |
$12,017,347 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,597,250 |
$7,106,070 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$5,631,916 |
$4,911,277 |
Department of Developmental Services |
$44,830,818 |
$46,968,318 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$44,830,818 |
$46,968,318 |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$3,652,714 |
$3,729,660 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$3,652,714 |
$3,729,660 |
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
$676,605 |
$698,706 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$676,605 |
$698,706 |
Totals |
$59,389,303 |
$63,414,032 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Social Workers and Case Management
For the purpose of supporting caseworkers who work directly with clients to assist them in accessing appropriate programs in a timely manner including assessing families' strengths and needs and working with families towards achieving targeted goals.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$209,493,485 |
$219,019,015 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$206,602,850 |
$216,169,015 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$2,890,635 |
$2,850,000 |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$35,545,490 |
$36,746,961 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$35,545,490 |
$36,746,961 |
Department of Transitional Assistance |
$64,203,188 |
$65,959,155 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$64,203,188 |
$65,959,155 |
Totals |
$309,242,163 |
$321,725,131 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Direct Client and Family Supports
Program: Women, Child, and Family Health Supports
For the purpose of improving health outcomes for women, infants, children, and families, including home visits for high-need families, promoting quality maternal and infant care, building early childhood systems of care, and reducing childhood injuries and violence.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$2,943,580 |
$2,801,645 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$274,061 |
$76,636 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$2,669,519 |
$2,725,009 |
Totals |
$2,943,580 |
$2,801,645 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Emergency Short Term Intervention and Stabilization
Program: Detained Youth Residential Services
For the purpose of providing detention services for youth charged with a criminal offense and being held on bail awaiting court action in either a locked secure detention program or in an alternative placement through the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Berkshire Sheriffs Department |
$500,000 |
$566,911 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$500,000 |
$566,911 |
Department of Youth Services |
$24,667,940 |
$26,102,959 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$24,667,940 |
$26,102,959 |
Totals |
$25,167,940 |
$26,669,871 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Emergency Short Term Intervention and Stabilization
Program: Juvenile Offender Short Term Placements
For the purpose of providing a short-term, non-secure placement for children who have been arrested but cannot be arraigned until the following business day in order to prevent overnight placement in an adult jail cell.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$1,028,388 |
$504,388 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,028,388 |
$504,388 |
Totals |
$1,028,388 |
$504,388 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Emergency Short Term Intervention and Stabilization
Program: Pre-Arraignment Short-Term Placements
For the purpose of providing pre-arraignment overnight placement for arrested youth to aid law enforcement in complying with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act's requirement for sight and sound separation between juveniles and adult prisoners.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Youth Services |
$2,100,000 |
$2,102,363 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,100,000 |
$2,102,363 |
Totals |
$2,100,000 |
$2,102,363 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Emergency Short Term Intervention and Stabilization
Program: Short Term Residential Services
For the purpose of providing a short-term placement where an intensive assessment to determine needs can take place and a determination can be made as to the most appropriate goals and placement for the individual's needs.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$45,867,569 |
$48,204,176 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$45,867,569 |
$48,204,176 |
Department of Youth Services |
$67,834,219 |
$72,003,027 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$67,834,219 |
$72,003,027 |
Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance |
$11,820,000 |
$23,700,000 |
Capital |
$11,820,000 |
$23,700,000 |
Totals |
$125,521,788 |
$143,907,203 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Emergency Short Term Intervention and Stabilization
Program: Youth Short Term Assessment
For the purpose of assessing all youth newly committed to the care and custody of the Commonwealth to determine the appropriate placement and treatment plan to meet their individual needs.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Youth Services |
$9,008,884 |
$9,562,532 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$9,008,884 |
$9,562,532 |
Totals |
$9,008,884 |
$9,562,532 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Financial Assistance for Families and Individuals in Need
Program: Assistance for Elderly, Disabled, and Children
For the purpose of providing cash assistance to the elderly, disabled, those caring for a disabled person, or certain families ineligible for other types of assistance, with little or no assets and income. Many clients await approval for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Transitional Assistance |
$96,805,182 |
$96,492,324 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$96,805,182 |
$96,492,324 |
Totals |
$96,805,182 |
$96,492,324 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Financial Assistance for Families and Individuals in Need
Program: Assistance for Families with Dependent Children
For the purpose of meeting the basic needs and reducing barriers to self-sufficiency for families with little or no assets or income including providing monthly grants through the Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) program, limited transportation reimbursements for clients participating in work activities, and payment of GED test fees.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Transitional Assistance |
$300,569,120 |
$276,471,899 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$300,569,120 |
$276,471,899 |
Totals |
$300,569,120 |
$276,471,899 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Financial Assistance for Families and Individuals in Need
Program: Disability Determination Services
For the purpose of providing eligibility determination for consumers applying for Social Security Disability Insurance.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission |
$45,512,469 |
$45,984,250 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$45,512,469 |
$45,984,250 |
Totals |
$45,512,469 |
$45,984,250 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Financial Assistance for Families and Individuals in Need
Program: Low Income Home Energy Assistance
For the purpose of assisting low income families to pay energy bills through cash payments sent directly to the utility company or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$152,279,863 |
$132,249,600 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$20,000,000 |
$0 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$132,279,863 |
$132,249,600 |
Totals |
$152,279,863 |
$132,249,600 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Financial Assistance for Families and Individuals in Need
Program: SSI State Supplemental Program
For the purpose of administering the State Supplemental Program (SSP), a state-funded cash assistance program targeted to help the elderly, disabled, and blind individuals meet basic needs. Payments are in addition to federal SSI benefits and eligibility is determined by the federal SSI program and UMass Disability Evaluation Services (DES).
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Transitional Assistance |
$234,381,867 |
$235,679,768 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$234,381,867 |
$235,679,768 |
Totals |
$234,381,867 |
$235,679,768 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Financial Assistance for Families and Individuals in Need
Program: Veterans Benefits
For the purpose of reducing indigence by providing a uniform program of financial and medical assistance for qualified veterans and their dependents including financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, fuel and medical care, and an annual annuity to qualified disabled veterans.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Veterans' Services |
$70,941,789 |
$74,632,168 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$70,941,789 |
$74,632,168 |
Military Division |
$8,611,662 |
$8,611,662 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$8,611,662 |
$8,611,662 |
Office of the Treasurer and Receiver-General |
$2,848,127 |
$2,848,127 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,848,127 |
$2,848,127 |
Totals |
$82,401,578 |
$86,091,957 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Community-Based Mental Health Programs
For the purpose of treating eligible individuals at home, in a community-based residential setting, or another community-based site. These highly individualized services provide a range of rehabilitative interventions, support services, and person and family centered care to facilitate integration into or continued stabilization in the community.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Mental Health |
$299,556,359 |
$299,256,404 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$299,556,359 |
$299,256,404 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$6,224,709 |
$6,224,709 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$6,224,709 |
$6,224,709 |
Parole Board |
$1,191,157 |
$1,200,497 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,191,157 |
$1,200,497 |
Totals |
$306,972,225 |
$306,681,610 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Family Resource Centers
Family Resource Centers (FRC) are community-based, culturally competent programs that provide evidence-based parent education groups, information and referral, mentoring, and other opportunities for families in need. FRCs also provide services to children requiring assistance, including runaways, truants, and sexually exploited children.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$2,259,773 |
$6,130,326 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,507,416 |
$5,180,326 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$752,357 |
$950,000 |
Department of Developmental Services |
$1,173,135 |
$1,174,864 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,173,135 |
$1,174,864 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$850,000 |
$876,142 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$850,000 |
$876,142 |
Totals |
$4,282,908 |
$8,181,332 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Home Care Services for the Elderly and Disabled
For the purpose of providing in-home support services for individuals with daily living needs to help maintain independent community living. Services are designed to encourage independence and dignity for the individual as well as supporting caregivers by relieving on-going care giving responsibilities.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$160,768,496 |
$174,406,770 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$152,806,910 |
$166,445,183 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$7,961,587 |
$7,961,586 |
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission |
$4,326,684 |
$4,361,300 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,326,684 |
$4,361,300 |
Totals |
$165,095,181 |
$178,768,070 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Homelessness Prevention
For the purpose of providing stabilization services to prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter, and assist individuals and families in securing permanent housing; including advocacy, information, referral, career, and education services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$186,000 |
$186,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$186,000 |
$186,000 |
Department of Housing and Community Development |
$72,105,548 |
$36,964,903 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$72,105,548 |
$36,964,903 |
Department of Mental Health |
$10,568,972 |
$10,617,936 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$8,953,138 |
$9,002,102 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$1,615,834 |
$1,615,834 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$35,877 |
$35,877 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$35,877 |
$35,877 |
Totals |
$82,896,397 |
$47,804,716 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Independent Living Programs and Supports
For the purpose of providing individuals with assistive technology and community supports that allow them to remain and participate in the community and be as independent as possible.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$5,505,603 |
$5,079,108 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,084,890 |
$2,209,486 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$3,420,714 |
$2,869,622 |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$4,200,000 |
$4,200,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,200,000 |
$4,200,000 |
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind |
$6,207,985 |
$6,360,193 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$5,435,396 |
$5,590,322 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$772,589 |
$769,871 |
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
$1,465,977 |
$1,513,864 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,465,977 |
$1,513,864 |
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission |
$15,755,646 |
$15,835,450 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$15,282,271 |
$15,361,210 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$473,375 |
$474,240 |
Totals |
$33,135,211 |
$32,988,614 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Protective Services for Children, Elderly, and Disabled
For the purpose of providing protective services to prevent and remediate abusive situations, mitigate recurrence, keep individuals safe, enable law enforcement to investigate cases, and provide services for victims and non-offending family members.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$648,798 |
$384,952 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$648,798 |
$384,952 |
Department of Early Education and Care |
$552,264 |
$555,246 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$552,264 |
$555,246 |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$21,593,155 |
$22,256,450 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$21,593,155 |
$22,256,450 |
Totals |
$22,794,217 |
$23,196,648 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Refugee Support Services
For the purpose of helping refugees adjust to life in the United States and to achieve economic stability including cash and medical assistance, case management, employment services, health assessment and foster care for unaccompanied refugee minors.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Office for Refugees and Immigrants |
$11,411,256 |
$11,658,629 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$11,411,256 |
$11,658,629 |
Totals |
$11,411,256 |
$11,658,629 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Special Health Care Needs
For the purpose of providing family-centered, community-based, and coordinated care for children and youth with special health care needs including connecting families with appropriate services, helping them navigate the health care system, and promoting family involvement in care planning.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$3,307,883 |
$3,376,642 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$3,307,883 |
$3,376,642 |
Totals |
$3,307,883 |
$3,376,642 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Substance Abuse, Gambling, and Tobacco Supportive Services
For the purpose of providing a range of addiction intervention and support services to promote individual, family and community wellness, including home-based intervention and case management services for youth and adults as well as telephone help lines for the public to identify available drug addiction, gambling and tobacco services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Public Health |
$2,594,619 |
$2,594,619 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,594,619 |
$2,594,619 |
Totals |
$2,594,619 |
$2,594,619 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Flexible Community Supports
Program: Veterans Outreach Services
For the purpose of supporting and strengthening the veteran community by providing outreach programs to veterans at risk, directed at empowerment and reintegration of isolated veterans with family and community and the prevention of homelessness, broken families, and substance abuse.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Veterans' Services |
$2,458,809 |
$2,461,257 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,458,809 |
$2,461,257 |
Totals |
$2,458,809 |
$2,461,257 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Food and Nutrition Supports and Services
Program: Elder Nutritional Services
For the purpose of remediating poor diets, health problems, food insecurity, and loneliness for elders. Nutrition services include nourishing meals, nutrition screening, assessment, education, and counseling to ensure that older people achieve and maintain optimal nutritional status.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Agricultural Resources |
$537,663 |
$537,663 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$537,663 |
$537,663 |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$27,666,741 |
$27,620,675 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$9,397,821 |
$9,351,755 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$18,268,920 |
$18,268,920 |
Totals |
$28,204,404 |
$28,158,338 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Food and Nutrition Supports and Services
Program: Emergency Food Assistance
For the purpose of providing food at no cost to low-income Massachusetts residents in need of short-term hunger relief.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Agricultural Resources |
$14,000,000 |
$14,000,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$14,000,000 |
$14,000,000 |
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education |
$857,056 |
$861,314 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$857,056 |
$861,314 |
Totals |
$14,857,056 |
$14,861,314 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Food and Nutrition Supports and Services
Program: Nutrition Education
For the purpose of providing nutrition information, programs, and tools that improve the likelihood for low income eligible individuals and families to make informed choices about active lifestyles and sound nutrition within a limited budget by modifying their eating, shopping and food preparation habits thus addressing behaviors to prevent obesity.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Transitional Assistance |
$3,333,769 |
$3,000,000 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$3,333,769 |
$3,000,000 |
Totals |
$3,333,769 |
$3,000,000 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Food and Nutrition Supports and Services
Program: Nutritional Assistance
For the purpose of improving the nutrition and health of targeted populations by providing access to health care, nutrition education, nutritional cash benefits, counseling, and/or nutritious foods.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Agricultural Resources |
$392,081 |
$392,081 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$392,081 |
$392,081 |
Department of Public Health |
$128,611,595 |
$129,128,788 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$39,732,030 |
$40,156,029 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$88,879,565 |
$88,972,759 |
Department of Transitional Assistance |
$39,819,993 |
$38,882,421 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$39,754,618 |
$38,878,421 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$65,375 |
$4,000 |
Totals |
$168,823,669 |
$168,403,290 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Group, Work, or Day Support Programs
Program: Group, Work, or Day Programs for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
For the purpose of center-based, group, day, work and transportation services that lead to the acquisition, improvement, and/or retention of skills and abilities to prepare an individual for work and community participation including supported employment services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$175,916,584 |
$195,070,248 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$175,916,584 |
$195,070,248 |
Totals |
$175,916,584 |
$195,070,248 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Group, Work, or Day Support Programs
Program: Mental Health Day/Evening Support Programs
For the purpose of assisting eligible individuals in becoming fully integrated into the community by facilitating employment, education and training, social skills development, positive family relationships, and engagement with community activities and supports.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Mental Health |
$30,796,095 |
$31,215,486 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$30,796,095 |
$31,215,486 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$708,576 |
$708,576 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$708,576 |
$708,576 |
Totals |
$31,504,672 |
$31,924,062 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Health and Social Services General Operations
Program: Health and Social Services Central Administration
For the purpose of providing health and social service business operations that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include executive oversight, developing strategic plans, giving policy guidance, and other miscellaneous support functions.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$47,517,953 |
$48,785,811 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$47,517,953 |
$48,785,811 |
Department of Developmental Services |
$58,278,515 |
$59,932,632 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$58,278,515 |
$59,932,632 |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$5,466,223 |
$5,660,405 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$3,242,869 |
$3,553,470 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$2,223,354 |
$2,106,935 |
Department of Mental Health |
$22,544,701 |
$24,064,952 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$22,544,701 |
$24,064,952 |
Department of Public Health |
$11,568,356 |
$12,434,159 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$11,089,996 |
$12,004,498 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$478,360 |
$429,661 |
Department of Transitional Assistance |
$6,615,136 |
$6,482,380 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$6,615,136 |
$6,482,380 |
Department of Veterans' Services |
$4,500,545 |
$3,757,968 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,500,545 |
$3,757,968 |
Department of Youth Services |
$4,082,818 |
$4,230,014 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,082,818 |
$4,230,014 |
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind |
$1,361,524 |
$1,381,058 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,361,524 |
$1,381,058 |
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
$1,860,663 |
$1,921,442 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,860,663 |
$1,921,442 |
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission |
$228,260 |
$229,479 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$228,260 |
$229,479 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$11,247,623 |
$25,968,297 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$11,050,298 |
$25,770,972 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$197,325 |
$197,325 |
Totals |
$175,272,316 |
$194,848,599 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Health and Social Services General Operations
Program: Health and Social Services Contracts and Legal Services
For the purpose of providing health and social services contract and legal services that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include general counsel, contract development, document review, claims defense and prosecution, and negotiation and mediation.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$2,561,693 |
$2,634,401 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,561,693 |
$2,634,401 |
Department of Mental Health |
$2,466,787 |
$2,703,586 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,466,787 |
$2,703,586 |
Totals |
$5,028,480 |
$5,337,987 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Health and Social Services General Operations
Program: Health and Social Services Facilities
For the purpose of managing and maintaining health and social services facilities, including leased space, that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include property construction, improvements, and maintenance in addition to plant operations and utility costs.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$320,212 |
$329,300 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$320,212 |
$329,300 |
Department of Mental Health |
$2,013 |
$2,013 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,013 |
$2,013 |
Department of Veterans' Services |
$616,520 |
$565,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$616,520 |
$565,000 |
Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance |
$4,120,000 |
$2,500,000 |
Capital |
$4,120,000 |
$2,500,000 |
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission |
$83,459 |
$83,904 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$83,459 |
$83,904 |
Totals |
$5,142,204 |
$3,480,218 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Health and Social Services General Operations
Program: Health and Social Services Human Resources
For the purpose of providing human resource management for health and social services that supports multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include hiring, recruiting, training, collective bargaining, employee evaluations, and professional development.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Mental Health |
$2,381,326 |
$2,626,436 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,381,326 |
$2,626,436 |
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission |
$22,117 |
$22,235 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$22,117 |
$22,235 |
Totals |
$2,403,442 |
$2,648,671 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Health and Social Services General Operations
Program: Health and Social Services IT
For the purpose of managing and supporting the health and social services technology infrastructure including technical support for multiple programs that cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include software development, application hosting, communication systems, data processing, and security services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$1,200,000 |
$1,206,053 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$1,200,000 |
$1,206,053 |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$404,053 |
$436,005 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$404,053 |
$436,005 |
Department of Public Health |
$348,198 |
$355,436 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$348,198 |
$355,436 |
Information Technology Division |
$25,604,612 |
$17,899,663 |
Capital |
$25,604,612 |
$17,899,663 |
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission |
$83,459 |
$83,904 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$83,459 |
$83,904 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$70,096,354 |
$77,841,619 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$70,096,354 |
$72,841,619 |
Trust Spending |
$0 |
$5,000,000 |
Totals |
$97,736,676 |
$97,822,680 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Health and Social Services General Operations
Program: Health and Social Services Planning, Accounting, and Finance
For the purpose of providing health and social services financial management, processing, and tracking that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include budget development, grants management, transaction processing, financial reporting, and long range planning.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$2,561,693 |
$2,634,401 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,561,693 |
$2,634,401 |
Department of Mental Health |
$4,534,104 |
$4,934,793 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,534,104 |
$4,934,793 |
Totals |
$7,095,797 |
$7,569,195 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Health and Social Services General Operations
Program: Health and Social Services Procurement
For the purpose of acquiring goods and services for health and social services that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include proposal development, vendor selection, distribution of goods, and purchase negotiations.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$320,212 |
$329,300 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$320,212 |
$329,300 |
Department of Mental Health |
$608,396 |
$668,418 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$608,396 |
$668,418 |
Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance |
$0 |
$25,181,687 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$0 |
$25,181,687 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$11,500,000 |
$0 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$11,500,000 |
$0 |
Totals |
$12,428,607 |
$26,179,405 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Long Term Group Care
Program: Child to Adult Transition Services
For the purpose of providing first year supports and services to eligible disabled individuals who turn 22 during the current fiscal year and are transitioning from child services to adult services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$6,500,000 |
$6,500,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$6,500,000 |
$6,500,000 |
Totals |
$6,500,000 |
$6,500,000 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Long Term Group Care
Program: Community Based Services for Individuals with Brain Injury
For the purpose of providing 24/7 services for individuals with brain injury to prevent institutionalization and to support their integration into a community setting.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission |
$12,486,936 |
$15,840,844 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$12,344,628 |
$15,697,826 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$142,308 |
$143,017 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$0 |
$34,318,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$0 |
$34,318,000 |
Totals |
$12,486,936 |
$50,158,844 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Long Term Group Care
Program: Community Residential Services for the Blind
For the purpose of providing services to legally blind individuals with multiple disabilities who need residential or day placement services such as training and socialization and to provide the opportunity to live in a community setting.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind |
$10,359,000 |
$11,495,125 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$10,359,000 |
$11,495,125 |
Totals |
$10,359,000 |
$11,495,125 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Long Term Group Care
Program: Elder Congregate Housing
For the purpose of promoting self-sufficiency for elders and younger disabled individuals in a shared living environment. Services are available to assist residents in managing activities of daily living in a supportive, non-custodial environment.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$2,086,626 |
$2,086,626 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$2,086,626 |
$2,086,626 |
Totals |
$2,086,626 |
$2,086,626 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Long Term Group Care
Program: Long Term Care Services for Veterans
For the purpose of providing quality 24-hour care to veterans who can no longer live in a community setting, including secure care centers, nursing home care centers, and comfort care center for veterans who require hospice services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Soldiers Home in Holyoke |
$20,797,783 |
$20,843,788 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$20,797,783 |
$20,843,788 |
Soldiers Home in Massachusetts |
$20,223,648 |
$20,109,456 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$20,223,648 |
$20,109,456 |
Totals |
$41,021,431 |
$40,953,245 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Long Term Group Care
Program: State Operated Long Term Residential Programs
For the purpose of providing 24-hour ongoing services and supports by state staff in a certified or licensed home to individuals needing supervision, skills training for daily living, home management, and services to promote community integration.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$193,807,971 |
$211,950,513 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$193,807,971 |
$206,309,614 |
Trust Spending |
$0 |
$5,640,899 |
Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance |
$4,000,000 |
$3,000,000 |
Capital |
$4,000,000 |
$3,000,000 |
Totals |
$197,807,971 |
$214,950,513 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Long Term Group Care
Program: Vendor Operated Long Term Residential Programs with 24 Hour Supports
For the purpose of providing 24-hour ongoing services and supports by vendor staff in a certified or licensed home to individuals who need staff and supervision, including skills training for daily living, home management, and community integration services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$783,468,450 |
$926,082,660 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$783,468,450 |
$926,082,660 |
Department of Elder Affairs |
$4,150,900 |
$5,450,900 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$4,150,900 |
$5,450,900 |
Totals |
$787,619,350 |
$931,533,560 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Long Term Group Care
Program: Vendor Operated Long Term Residential Programs with <24 Hour Supports
For the purpose of providing less than 24-hour ongoing services and supports by vendor staff in a certified or licensed home to individuals who need staff and supervision, including skills training for daily living, home management, and community integration services.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$76,733,957 |
$90,802,807 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$76,733,957 |
$90,802,807 |
Totals |
$76,733,957 |
$90,802,807 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: State Operated Hospitals & Institutions
Program: State Contracted In-Patient Services
For the purpose of serving eligible individuals whose mental status, behavior and/or level of functioning preclude treatment and stabilization in the community including secure hospital-based care, treatment to stabilize the person's psychiatric status, and improve functioning so that transition to community-based systems of care is possible.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Mental Health |
$15,058,794 |
$14,889,098 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$15,058,794 |
$14,889,098 |
Totals |
$15,058,794 |
$14,889,098 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: State Operated Hospitals & Institutions
Program: State Hospitals
For the purpose of providing acute and chronic medical and mental health services to the Commonwealth's most vulnerable citizens in state operated hospitals, including individuals in state care/custody.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Mental Health |
$171,403,687 |
$169,706,946 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$165,276,721 |
$163,577,603 |
Trust Spending |
$6,126,966 |
$6,129,343 |
Department of Public Health |
$177,137,102 |
$180,866,841 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$177,137,102 |
$180,866,841 |
Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance |
$8,630,000 |
$2,350,000 |
Capital |
$8,630,000 |
$2,350,000 |
Totals |
$357,170,789 |
$352,923,786 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: State Operated Hospitals & Institutions
Program: State Institutions
For the purpose of providing 24-hour residential services and supports by state staff to individuals residing at a state facility or developmental center.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Developmental Services |
$130,783,666 |
$109,390,927 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$130,783,666 |
$109,390,927 |
Totals |
$130,783,666 |
$109,390,927 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Transitional or Intermediate Care
Program: Guardianship, Foster Care, Adoption, and Family Preservation
For the purpose of providing services for children who have been abused or neglected, including support services to families, providing a safe placement with kin or a foster family to children who have been removed from their homes, and subsidies to parents or guardians of children who have achieved permanency through adoption or guardianship.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$295,996,604 |
$302,136,954 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$295,996,604 |
$302,136,954 |
Executive Office |
$317,020 |
$500,000 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$317,020 |
$500,000 |
Totals |
$296,313,624 |
$302,636,954 |
Government Function: Health and Social Services
Program Category: Transitional or Intermediate Care
Program: Intermediate Term Residential Services
For the purpose of providing intermediate term residential services to facilitate the safe and timely transition of residents back into the community.
Department |
FY 2014 Projected Spending |
FY 2015 Recommended Spending |
Department of Children and Families |
$154,281,823 |
$161,584,957 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$154,281,823 |
$161,584,957 |
Department of Mental Health |
$65,823,387 |
$67,550,370 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$65,823,387 |
$67,550,370 |
Department of Transitional Assistance |
$9,194,318 |
$9,197,502 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$9,194,318 |
$9,197,502 |
Department of Youth Services |
$13,279,184 |
$14,095,267 |
Budgetary Appropriations |
$13,279,184 |
$14,095,267 |
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services |
$9,740,048 |
$6,440,048 |
Federal Grant Spending |
$9,740,048 |
$6,440,048 |
Totals |
$252,318,760 |
$258,868,144 |