Provides information about programs, guidelines, procedures, and available services.

Responsible for programs and services in place to assist cities and towns in community development.

Provides support to the mentally retarded.

Promotes healthy lifestyles by providing services and information for citizens.

Adoption and foster care services.

Advocate for Massachusetts veterans providing support services and emergency financial assistance programs.

Data and information on the health care delivery system in Massachusetts.

Manages MassHealth, a program to help people buy medical insurance.

Strives to improve the general quality of life of elderly residents.

Cabinet-level agency in charge of health and human service programs and policy development.

Mandated to make schools safe for gay and lesbian youth and to eliminate harassment, violence and suicide for all youth in Massachusetts.