Human Services Development Fund (HSDF)

Purpose/Background:
The Human Services Development Fund was created “for the purpose of encouraging county governments to provide locally identified services that will meet the human services needs of citizens in their counties” [Act 1994-78 Section 4]. The fund “shall be used by the county solely to provide and administer county based social services and service coordination within the county” [Act 1994-78, Section 6 (b)]. The Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) was implemented in fiscal year 1984-1985 at a statewide funding level of $4 million. In 1985-1986, ASBG and HSDF were merged into the same funding stream. In 1994, ACT 78 enacted HSDF into law.

HSDF funds afford counties the opportunity to develop services tailored to meet particular needs that may not be met within the categorical fund structure, to develop processes that are intended to enhance the coordination of activities among human services agencies and programs, and to expand existing categorical services within the county programs. This is the only source from the Commonwealth available to fund services for low-income adults. There is no county match required. Information regarding the HSDF can be found here.

Services:

Categorical Services, County Based

Counseling and Intervention Service, York County Children and Youth
Inpatient Non-Hospital Services, York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Program
MR Pre-Vocational/Rehabilitation Services, York/Adams Mental Health/Mental Retardation
Information and Referral Services, York County Area Agency on Aging
Social, Recreational, Education, and Health Promotion, York County Area Agency on Aging

Categorical Services, Community Based

Case Management Service, Community Progress Council
Homemaker Services, Area Agency on Aging
Emergency Mass Shelter Services, Bell Socialization Services

Generic Services

Information and Referral Services, FIRST
Transportation Services, rabbittransit

Specialized Services

Service Planning/Case Management, York County Area Agency on Aging

Service Coordination

Information and Referral Services, Hanover Area Family Center
Volunteer Center Services, Volunteer Center of York County

County Administration

York County Human Services Department

Target Population:
The target population consists of program-eligible consumers whose needs are not being adequately met through the current categorical funding stream, either through lack of sufficient funds, programs or uniqueness of service needs.

For community-based programs, funding is directed to low-income adults between the ages of 18 and 59. For Categorical Services, consumers must meet the eligibility requirements established by the Categorical Program. HSDF funds are used in the County Human Service system to provide services. See the "Services" section for more information.

For more information email us at humanservices@york-county.org