General Info

Established in 1980, the Department of Human Service Programs is one of the departments of the city of Cambridge, Mass. It provides a wide range of services, such as educational and enrichment and recreation programs for children and adults. It offers various health care services and programs for senior citizens. The department also provides special programs for people with physical and developmental disorders. It assists with various youth and substance abuse prevention programs. The Department of Human Service Programs offers classes for basic adult education. Its fuel assistance is a seasonal and need-based program that provides winter heating assistance to residents. The department additionally provides food and meal programs for the residents