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Department of Human Services (DHS)
Our vision is that all Pennsylvanians live safe, healthy, and independent lives, free of discrimination and inequity.
Overview
Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources.
DHS Offices
Our offices offer essential services and benefits catering to the diverse needs of Pennsylvanians and are dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive.
Known Scams
View our list of known potential threats, scams, and frauds aimed at benefit recipients.
Keystones of Health 1115
DHS seeks to use PA's Medicaid program to offer targeted supports and services to help people live healthier lives.
Learn more about...
- Hearings and Appeals
- Medicaid
- CHIP
- Clearances
- Licensing by DHS
- Cash Assistance
- Early Learning & Child Care
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Intellectual Disabilities & Autism
- Policy Handbooks and Manuals
Information for Providers
Explore resources, updates, and guidance to support your work and enhance your services.
Jobs at DHS
Hiring a compassionate social worker looking to make an impact.
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News
- Shapiro Administration Invests Millions in New Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Harrisburg as Part of Bipartisan Work to Secure Funding for Life-Saving Behavioral Health Programs
- Department of Human Services Highlights Research, Resources on Trauma-Informed Training to Improve Community Safety for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism
- Shapiro Administration Completes Rollout of Electronic Health Records in State Hospitals, Paving Way for Improvements in Patient Care
- Shapiro Administration Highlights Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Supports and Other Resources Available to Help Pennsylvanians Through the Holiday Season
- Shapiro Administration Celebrates 35th Annual Holiday Wish Program, Provides Gifts, Resources, and Holiday Cheer to Hundreds of Pennsylvanians
- In Cumberland County, Shapiro Administration Hosts Roundtable on Improving Maternal Health
- Shapiro Administration Hosts Roundtable on Maternal Health Strategic Plan, Seeks Public Input with Maternal Health Care Survey
- First Lady Lori Shapiro and Cabinet Members Join Carlisle’s Project SHARE to Distribute Healthy Food to Low-Income Families
- Shapiro Administration Hosts Roundtable with Maternal Care Providers, Advocates, and Patients to Inform Development of Maternal Health Strategic Plan, Seeks Public Input with Maternal Health Care Survey
- Shapiro Administration Warns of Potential EBT Cards Scam, Reminds Public of Safe Ways to Apply for Assistance
Contact DHS
- County Assistance Offices (CAOs)
- Child Support Contact Information
- Helpful Telephone Numbers
- Regional Developmental Program Field Offices
- County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID)
- Regional Child Development Offices
- Text Messaging
- DHS Press Office
- DHS Feedback Form
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