Human Services Committee

Nine members, appointed by the Board of Selectmen, whose role is to advise the Board of Selectmen regarding human services related needs and funding.

Human Services Committee Goals:
1. To advocate for and support the role of the Human Services Department in the town of Falmouth;
2. To identify and prioritize unmet and emerging human service needs in the community;
3. To advise the Board of Selectmen and educate the community at large regarding these community trends/needs;
4. To stimulate the development of new programs, services and initiatives by public and private entities and/or partnerships to address human service related needs in Falmouth;
5. To recommend human services related funding to the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting members.

Meetings 


  • 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • 1st Tuesday of every month
  • Town Hall (Currently remote via Zoom)
    59 Town Hall Square
    Selectmen's Meeting Room
    Falmouth, MA 02540

Agendas & Minutes


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Members

  • Deb Berglin
  • Milene Chioatto
  • Kerin Delaney, Chair
  • Johnny Hatem Jr.
  • Tanya Kohli
  • Sharon Sodekson
  • Barbara Sullivan
*Currently there are two open positions on the committee.  Fill out Committee Application Form to apply for the Committee and submit to the Board of Selectmen's Office.


To Learn more about the Committee:  Committee Annual Report FY2021

Town of Falmouth Human Services Department Announces FY23 Human Services Funds Available:

The Town of Falmouth, through the Human Services Department, is soliciting proposals from interested public or private, state and federally recognized non-profit organizations or partnerships to deliver Human Service related projects, programs and services to the resident of Falmouth, MA.  The Town of Falmouth utilizes a funding process that addresses specific areas of human service need in the community.  This year's funding available is in the category of General Support Services.  Subject to Town Meeting Appropriation, the Town of Falmouth will award one nonrenewable 1-year contract totaling $9,500 for FY2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023).  The Town reserves the right to issue more than one contract agreement, not to exceed the $9,500 of funds available, if deemed in the best interest of the Town.  Applications are due on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 4:00pm in the Human Serices Office: 65A Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA 02540.  Application and required forms:

Press Release

FY2023 Application

FY2023 Attachments

FY22 Town Human Services Funding
The Town of Falmouth, acting through the Human Services Department, seeks proposals from interested public or private, state and federally recognized non-profit organizations, agencies, or partnerships to provide projects, programs and services that address unmet human service needs in the community.  The Town of Falmouth utilizes a funding process that targets specific categories of need in the community.  The agencies/non-profit organizations that are receiving Human Services funds from the Town of Falmouth for FY2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022) are:

  • Homeless Prevention - Housing Assistance Corp. $20,000 
  • Out Migration - YMCA $20,000 
  • Mental Health - Cape Cod Children's Place: Maternal Depression Task Force  $20,000
  • Substance Use - Aids Support Group of Cape Cod $20,000
  • General Support Services- Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod $9,500
FY21 Town Human Services Funding
​The agencies/non-profit organizations that received Human Services funds from the Town of Falmouth for FY2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021) are:

  • Homeless Prevention - Housing Assistance Corp. $20,000 
  • Out Migration - YMCA $20,000 
  • Mental Health - Falmouth Public Schools/McLean $20,000
  • Substance Use - WellStrong $20,000
  • General Support Services- Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod $9,500
FY20 Town Human Services Funding
​The agencies/non-profit organizations that received Human Services funds from the Town of Falmouth for FY2020 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) are:
  • Homeless Prevention - Housing Assistance Corp. $20,000 (Renewed for FY21)
  • Out Migration - Cape Cod Young Professionals $14,000 
  • Out Migration - Falmouth Service Center $6,000 
  • Mental Health - Falmouth Public Schools/McLean $20,000 (Renewed for FY21)
  • Substance Use - WellStrong $20,000 (Renewed for FY21)
  • General Support Services - Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod $9,500                      

FY19 Town Human Services Funding
​The agencies/non-profit organizations that received Human Services funds from the Town of Falmouth for FY2019 (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019) are:Homeless Prevention - Housing Assistance Corp. $20,000 (Renewed for FY20)

  • Out Migration - Cape Cod Young Professionals $14,000 (Renewed for FY20)
  • Out Migration - Falmouth Service Center $6,000 (Renewed for FY20)
  • Mental Health - Falmouth Public Schools/McLean $20,000 (Renewed for FY20)
  • Substance Use - WellStrong $20,000 (Renewed for FY20)
  • Cape Abilities $3,700
  • Sight Loss Services $1,500
  • South Coastal Counties Legal Services $4,800