The Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance brings together more than 2,000 skilled and dedicated employees each day to plan, implement and oversee a spectrum of programs and services designed to move people from public assistance to independence. DHA's mission of fostering self-sufficiency among those it serves touches every facet of daily life, from employment, housing and health care to transportation, education and child care.
Guided by the specific needs of the Sacramento community, DHA's primary goal is to create and carry out programs and activities that help families and individuals reach their highest potential.