Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women Hosts 46th Annual National...
The Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) recently hosted and sponsored a successful national conference, bringing together advocates for women and girls from across the country....
View ArticleTaking the Lead: New Faces on the DHS Leadership Team
On September 1, 2016, the Department of Human Services (DHS) leadership grew. As many are aware, former Director Rachael Wong left our department at the end of August. We are sincerely grateful for her...
View ArticleWhite Cane Walks Raise Awareness and Empower Blind and Visually Impaired
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2016 White Cane Walks Raise Awareness and Empower Blind and Visually Impaired Honolulu, HI – The Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Ho‘opono Services for the Blind...
View ArticleFootsteps to Transition Fair Connects Students to Resources
The Department of Education in partnership with community organizations and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation bring the “Footsteps to Transition” Fair on Saturday, Oct. 22 to Kaimukī High...
View ArticleCollaborating to Connect: DHS, the Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness and...
On Friday, September 23, the Department of Human Services (DHS) came together with 16 other non-profit groups and state and federal agencies to host a provider fair to connect individuals – especially...
View ArticleWhite Cane Walk 2016
During the month of October 2016, the Department of Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) organized four walks on three islands to raise awareness of the importance of the white...
View ArticleCoordinated state efforts aim to increase employment for people with...
HONOLULU — State of Hawai‘i departments are coming together to increase opportunities and support for the employment of people with disabilities. The agreement was announced during a ceremony today...
View ArticleA Footstep to Transition
It was a Saturday morning, and a large classroom was packed with teary-eyed people. Normally this would conjure a somber image, but, on Oct. 22, it was a vision of inspiration – of students with...
View ArticleDHS Says No More
The Hawai‘i Says NO MORE campaign officially unveiled on Wednesday, November 16 at the Surfjack Hotel. NO MORE is a national public awareness and engagement campaign focused on ending domestic violence...
View ArticleDHS Celebrates Our Brightest
The Department of Human Services filled the Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium with some of its brightest stars on Friday, November 4. The annual department incentive and service awards, organized by the...
View ArticleCommission on Fatherhood Unveils New Logo
The Commission on Fatherhood recently introduced its logo, designed by Jonathan Zane. Designer Zane offered the meaning behind the logo. “The hand is holding or supporting the kalo, which is extremely...
View ArticleStrategic Intention: DHS Implementation of ‘Ohana Nui
We Want You! “We want you! We want you! We want you as a new recruit!” Often paired with a red, white, and blue graphic of Uncle Sam, this slogan from years gone by recruited volunteers for armed...
View ArticleThe Department of Human Services encourages public comment on Safe Sleep rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2017 HONOLULU, HI – The Department of Human Services believes safe sleep in child care settings is a community issue and invites individuals to comment on proposed...
View ArticleOpen Application Period Begins January 23 for Preschool Open Doors Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2017 Honolulu, HI – The Department of Human Services encourages families to apply for its Preschool Open Doors (POD) program between Monday, January 23 and Friday,...
View ArticleStrategic Intention: Doing the Same Thing A Different Way
Thanks to Director Pankaj Bhanot, division administrators and staff officers – collectively known as the DHS ‘Ohana Nui Advisory Group – the introduction of ‘Ohana Nui to the department is off to a...
View ArticleThe Department of Human Services Adopts Safe Sleep Rules
HONOLULU, HI – The Department of Human Services has adopted safe sleep provisions into its administrative rules, further strengthening its responsibility to keep infants safe in regulated child care...
View ArticleStrategic Intention: Talking the Talk
Talking the Talk: Messaging ‘Ohana Nui Our ‘Ohana Nui initiative is based on the national framework and principles of 2Gen, which was developed by Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Because DHS is leading...
View ArticleDHS Director Pankaj Bhanot Confirmed by Senate
Thank you Chair Green, Vice Chair Chang, Chair Tokuda, Senator Wakai, and Senator Harimoto for this opportunity to testify in support of my nomination for the Director of Hawai‘i Department of Human...
View ArticleNEWS RELEASE: Hawaii’s Medicaid Director Leads on National Stage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2017 Hawai‘i’s Medicaid Director Leads on National Stage HONOLULU, HI – Hawai‘i’s Med-QUEST Director Dr. Judy Mohr Peterson was named president of the National...
View ArticleNEWS RELEASE: Additional Preschool Open Doors Application Period Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2017 Additional Open Application Period Begins May 1 for Preschool Open Doors Program Honolulu, HI – The Department of Human Services (DHS) has opened an additional...
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