Program Description

Documents, evaluates and awards incapacity claims made through the Social Security Administration by insured workers and widows between the ages of 50 and 59 years old; and incapacitated dependents 18 years or older. Facilitates the dissemination of information and counsels claimants, their families and their legal counterparts.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Customers served	43,602	41,198	42,000

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Includes worked cases pending decision. Data gathered by the Computerized System of the statistical data of the Social Security Administration (DIODS). Projected Data.

Customers

Insured population and their dependents, which have physical or mental conditions that incapacitates them from doing remunerative work in a habitual labor environment, and who apply for the benefits from Social Security Administration.

Program Description

Formulates, implements and coordinates public policy, norms and regulations as they relate to the family at the intra and interagency level and throughout the community and faith based organizations. It formulates plans and programs, prepares and integrates the budget for the entire Department and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Centers established or in development	45	45	45
Number of local offices	52	52	47

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Organizational components of the Department of the Family as well as families and the community.

Program Description

Evaluates, expedites licenses and monitors businesses in Puerto Rico that provide care to children and the elderly, in accordance with established laws and regulations. In addition, expedites licenses and monitors natural and juridical organizations that place minors in agencies, organizations and institutions so they can be adopted.

Statistical Data	2011	2012	2013
Customers served	2,564	2,611	2,764

The statistical data was provided by the Agency during the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget formulation process.

Customers

Businesses that care for children and the elderly.

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 ascends to $58,044,000. This amount includes $30,744,000 from the Joint Resolution of the General Fund, $670,000 from Special Appropriations - General Fund, $20,118,000 in Federal Grants and $6,512,000 from Other Income.

Operating Expenses reflect a decrease of $2,898,000 when compared to the funds assigned in fiscal year 2011-2012 due to the implementation of an early retirement incentive program, the loss of non-recurrent ARRA funds and an increase in resources to defray the leasing expenses of the locations that offer services to the clientele of the Department of the Family.

Funds from the Joint Resolution of the General Fund will cover the operating expenses. Also, a Special Appropriation-General Fund is included to aid victims of natural disasters and other humanitarian efforts, operating expenses of the American Red Cross, Puerto Rico Chapter according to Act 59-2006 and the Geriatric Center San Rafael, Inc. in Arecibo. It will also be used to pay the expenses of the Multi-Sectorial Council in Support of Homeless People according to Act 130-2007; for expenses related to the Commission for the Prevention of Suicide according to Act 277-1999 and for the Hug Life initiative, which sees 2,135 cases monthly. Funds will also be used to continue with the Adoption Guidance Line, which has experience an increase in monthly calls since its opening in March 2010. This initiative offers an alternative to citizens interested in adopting while at the same time, offers children an opportunity to have a family who will love and protect them.

Some of the contributing federal programs are: Emergency Shelter Grant, Child Care and Development Block Grant, Child Welfare Services States Grants and Social Security Disability Insurance. These funds will be used to pay the expenses related to the Program for Eligibility Determination for Social Security Disability Benefits, as well as the partial financing of the licensing processes for child and elderly care businesses.

Other Revenues are generated from indirect costs recovery and are used to cover operating expenses.