Dir. Pankaj Bhanot Returns for Another Year and Adds to His Team
In December 2018, Gov. David Ige reappointed Pankaj Bhanot as Department of Human Services (DHS) Director. As director, Bhanot also reappointed DHS Deputy Director Cathy Betts. Bhanot has served as DHS...
View ArticleAdditional Open Application Period Begins May 1, 2019 for Preschool Open...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2019 Honolulu, HI – The Department of Human Services (DHS) is helping families better afford preschool for the 2019-2020 school year. The Preschool Open Doors program...
View ArticleEMERGENCY SNAP SUPPLEMENT WILL BRING HOUSEHOLDS THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2020 (Updated May 12, 2020) Emergency SNAP Supplement Will Bring Households the Maximum Benefit Honolulu, Hawai’i – The Hawai’i Department of Human Services (DHS) received...
View ArticleDHS Releases New Guidance and Contract Opportunities for Child Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2020 DHS Releases New Guidance and Contract Opportunities for Child Care Facilities Honolulu, Hawai’i – The Department of Human Services (DHS) has released new guidelines...
View ArticleIn Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Med-QUEST to Issue New Request for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2020 In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Med-QUEST to Issue New Request for Proposal for Managed Care Organizations Honolulu, Hawai‘i—The State of Hawai’i Department of...
View ArticleDHS COMMEMORATES 100 YEARS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2020 Department of Human Services Commemorates 100 Years of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities Honolulu, Hawai’i – June 2020 marks 100...
View ArticleA Message from the Director Against Social Injustice and Systemic Violence
A Message from the Director Against Social Injustice and Systemic Violence: Thursday, June 4, 2020 Aloha All, We join the nation on this day of mourning and we stand in support of all peaceful...
View ArticleHawaiʻi to Provide Food Purchasing Assistance for Children Who Receive Free...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2020 (updated July 10, 2020) Hawaiʻi to Provide Food Purchasing Assistance for Children Who Receive Free or Reduced-Cost School Meals Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi...
View ArticleDHS Releases SNAP and Med-QUEST Assistance Data – Keeps Pace with Continual...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2020 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELEASES SNAP AND MED-QUEST ASSISTANCE DATA Department Keeps Pace with Continual Rise in Applications Honolulu, Hawai’i – The Hawai’i...
View ArticleCathy Betts Begins Her Directorship at DHS – Appoints Joseph Campos II as...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2020 CATHY BETTS BEGINS HER DIRECTORSHIP AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Appoints Joseph Campos II as Deputy Director HONOLULU – The newly appointed Director of...
View ArticleSECOND ROUND OF BENEFITS JUST APPROVED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR HAWAIʻI...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2020 SECOND ROUND OF BENEFITS JUST APPROVED FOR HAWAIʻI P-EBT – Deadline Fast-Approaching HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Hawaiʻi...
View ArticleSTATE WARNS OF TEXT SCAM TARGETING SNAP RECIPIENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2020 STATE WARNS OF TEXT SCAM TARGETING SNAP RECIPIENTS HONOLULU — The Hawai’i Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
View ArticleWalmart EBT Food Purchasing in Hawaiʻi (curbside pick-up and delivery options...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2020 The Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to share that last week the testing was completed, and Hawaiʻi Walmart stores received approval from the Food...
View ArticleMed-QUEST Provides Options and Updates for Unemployed Hawai‘i Residents In...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2020 Med-QUEST Provides Options and Updates for Unemployed Hawai‘i Residents In Need of Health Insurance Coverage HONOLULU – There are nearly 380,000 Hawai‘i...
View ArticleDepartment of the Attorney General and the Department of Human Services Join...
For Immediate Release October 26, 2020 Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Human Services Join with Law Enforcement and Local Agencies on Child Recovery Operation HONOLULU – The...
View ArticleFederal Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Begins Nov. 1 and continues until...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2020 (updated) Federal Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Begins Nov. 1 and continues until Dec. 15 for Health Insurance Coverage to Begin January 2021 HONOLULU — The...
View ArticleDHS Welcomes Community Input for Statewide Home Visiting Services for Child...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2020 DHS Welcomes Community Input for Statewide Home Visiting Services for Child Welfare Families The Department of Human Services (DHS), Social Services Division...
View ArticleMed-QUEST Issues RFP for Health Plans for Contract Period Beginning July 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2020 Med-QUEST Issues RFP for Health Plans for Contract Period Beginning July 2021 HONOLULU – The Med-QUEST Division of the Hawai‘i Department of Human Services...
View ArticlePreschool Open Doors Program Application Period Open Through March 31, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (News Release 2021-01) January 6, 2021 Preschool Open Doors Program Application Period Open Through March 31, 2021 HONOLULU – The Department of Human Services (DHS) is assisting...
View ArticleDrinking water at selected Hawai‘i public schools and child care facilities...
Department of Education ● Department of Health . Department of Human Services State of Hawai‘i FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (News Release 2021-02) January 29, 2021 Drinking water at selected Hawai‘i public...
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