Health & Human Services

With expertise in child welfare, at-risk youth and families, social safety net programs, and more, MSG covers the full spectrum of human service areas. Our multidisciplinary team of experts have the experience to meet and exceed client goals. Our work includes supporting new grantees, encouraging use of evidence-based practices, and evaluating the performance of an innovative pilot program.

Subject Matter Expertise

MSG’s capabilities are based on the depth and breadth of expertise garnered over decades of hands-on experience in human services fields such as:

Early Childhood Care and Education
Head Start
Child and Family Welfare
Homeless Youth and Families
Healthy Marriage
Responsible Fatherhood
Safety Net Programs (TANF, SNAP)
Substance Use and Mental Health
Violence Prevention
Trauma-Informed Care
Workforce Development

Contact

Shannon Loomis
Senior Director

Core Clients

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Featured Health & Human Services Projects

⚫FEATURED PROJECT

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation Analysis

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation Analysis

Assessment of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Regional Vendor Pilot program, including considerations of operations, food quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
⚫FEATURED PROJECT

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

Provides logistical support to facilitate and disseminate proven, innovative strategies to strengthen fathers and families.
⚫FEATURED PROJECT

ASPE Model Effective Marginal Tax Rate Calculator

ASPE Model Effective Marginal Tax Rate Calculator

Support the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation to develop a calculator web app and replication to-go kit to help families and caseworkers navigate marginal tax rates, also know as benefits cliff, and plot a path towards self-sufficiency.
⚫FEATURED PROJECT

Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) Grantee Support and Advancement Project

Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) Grantee Support and Advancement Project

A multifaceted training and technical assistance project supporting the Office of Family Assistance and their 110 HMRF nationwide grantees that provide structured programming and wraparound services to individuals, couples, and families to support participants in attaining self-sufficiency and improving outcomes for children. Manhattan Strategy Group manages a virtual grantee portal, communications, project development, virtual and in-person group events, and individualized technical assistance.