Public hearings to shape county's Human Services plan

Tonight is the first of four hearings to get input on the county's human services system.

Montgomery County is one of 30 counties selected to participate in the state's Human Services Block Grant program this year.  The governor's office has suggested switching to a single lump-sum block grant -- as opposed to allocating separate funds for mental health, disabilities, child welfare, homeless assistance, substance abuse, etc. -- would give counties "more flexibility to fund their human services programs and better meet the needs of their residents."

The county must present its Human Services Block Grant Plan to the state by Dec. 2, so your input could help shape how the county delivers services in the next year and beyond.  The current draft is posted here: http://www.montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/6115.

At these four meetings, county officials will provide information about their draft plan and take input from residents, organizations, service providers, families, and anyone else who cares to share a thought.

Abington High School, Audion
900 Highland Avenue
Abington, PA 19001

Human Services Center, Community Room
1430 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19404

Montgomery County Community College
101 College Drive
South Hall, Community Room 126
Pottstown, PA 19464

Lansdale Public Library, Community Room
301 Vine Street
Lansdale, PA 19446