Human Services
The Human Services Cabinet is committed to promoting the health and well-being of the City's
residents. The provision of social, recreational, and support services to city residents, particularly the
homeless, women, the elderly, youth, and veterans, will be coordinated and made available in a
customer-friendly and culturally sensitive manner. The Cabinet enforces all antidiscrimination laws
and protections under the jurisdiction of the City, and advocates for the advancement of policies and
legislation to address the needs of individuals and groups within the City. The Cabinet comprises the following departments:- Boston Center for Youth & Families
- Office of Civil Rights
- Elderly Commission
- Emergency Shelter Commission
- Veterans' Services Department
- Women's Commission
- Youth Fund
Reports & Publications
Report of the 2004 Boston Youth Survey 
The Report of the 2004 Boston Youth Survey, a stratified random sample of 9th through 12th grade students in Boston public and charter schools, presents a vivid snapshot of life in our city for Boston youth 13-19 years of age. Our youth told us directly how they're doing in school, how they spend their time, how physically active they are, how they feel about their self and their future, how safe they feel and much more.
The Report of the 2004 Boston Youth Survey, a stratified random sample of 9th through 12th grade students in Boston public and charter schools, presents a vivid snapshot of life in our city for Boston youth 13-19 years of age. Our youth told us directly how they're doing in school, how they spend their time, how physically active they are, how they feel about their self and their future, how safe they feel and much more.
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