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Human Services

We focus on services for children, families, and seniors, with a focus on women and girls.

We work towards a City where everyone feels safe and healthy by focusing on the health and well-being of residents, including health and human services and city programs. Some of the issues we work on include:

  • Sexual violence
  • Child abuse and neglect
  • Reproductive health
  • LGBTQ+ health
  • Trauma
  • Hunger
  • Human Trafficking
  • Youth programming, summer jobs, and youth violence prevention
  • Childcare
  • Still have questions? Contact:
    City Council
  • Have questions for our committee?

    Please email us at ccc.hs@boston.gov.

    Need to Know

    The City Council is made up of 20 standing committees. We also create special committees to address certain needs in Boston.

  • Still have questions? Contact:
    City Council
  • Have questions for our committee?

    Please email us at ccc.hs@boston.gov.

    Need to Know

    The City Council is made up of 20 standing committees. We also create special committees to address certain needs in Boston.

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