Department of Housing and Community Development
Responsible for programs and services in place to assist cities and towns in community development.

Department of Mental Retardation
Provides support to the mentally retarded.

Department of Public Health
Promotes healthy lifestyles by providing services and information for citizens.

Department of Veterans' Services
Advocate for Massachusetts veterans providing support services and emergency financial assistance programs.

Division of Health Care Finance and Policy
Data and information on the health care delivery system in Massachusetts.

Division of Medical Assistance
Manages MassHealth, a program to help people buy medical insurance.

Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Strives to improve the general quality of life of elderly residents.

Governor's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth
Mandated to make schools safe for gay and lesbian youth and to eliminate harassment, violence and suicide for all youth in Massachusetts.

Child Support Enforcement
Provides information about programs, guidelines, procedures, and available services.

Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Cabinet-level agency in charge of health and human service programs and policy development.

Department of Social Services
Adoption and foster care services.