Proposed Department of Human, Homeless, and Family Services
Detroit
Summary
A new $39 million department would pull home repair, homelessness services, the Detroit ID, and Sister Friends under one roof with a 10% general fund increase for homeless services. Council has until April 7 to weigh in on the organizational plan that makes it possible.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$39 million in FY27, including a 10% general fund increase for homeless services.
Residents needing home repair, homelessness help, IDs, or family services would get one-stop access.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Budget Hearings
A new $39 million department would pull home repair, homelessness services, the Detroit ID, and Sister Friends under one roof with a 10% general fund increase for homeless services. Council has until April 7 to weigh in on the organizational plan that makes it possible.
City Council Budget Hearings
A new Homeless and Family Services department consolidates services under one roof with a 10% funding boost ($9.3 million) and a focus on child poverty.
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