Minnesota Department of Human Services – FY2004-05 Governor’s Recommendation
Minnesota Department of Human Services FY 2004-05 Governor's Recommendation Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlentys budget proposal to expand the community-based care system for people with mental illness is supported by a report released on February 27, 2003, by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) State Operated Services (SOS) system. Governor Pawlenty proposed that SOS blend into a system of smaller hospital units and community services so clients can receive treatment near their homes and natural support systems. He calls for the restructuring of SOS adult mental health and nursing home services into a community-based model that . . .
