DHS AND DOH PARTNER TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD HUNGER THROUGH JOINT PROJECT
For Immediate Release: August 3, 2023 DHS AND DOH PARTNER TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD HUNGER THROUGH JOINT PROJECT HONOLULU – Hawaiʻi was one of six states awarded a competitive grant from the nonprofit...
View ArticleUSDA Approves SNAP Hot Foods Waiver for Hawai`i Impacted by Wildfires
USDA Approves SNAP Hot Foods Waiver for Hawai`i Impacted by Wildfires USDA Contact: Western Regional Office Public Affairs FNS-WRO-PAO@USDA.GOV or (415) 705-1311 Hawai`i Media Contact: State of Hawai`i...
View ArticleDHS MED-QUEST PAUSED MEDICAID DISENROLLMENTS FOR 2023
For Immediate Release September 10, 2023 DHS MED-QUEST PAUSED MEDICAID DISENROLLMENTS FOR 2023 HONOLULU — The State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) Med-QUEST division has paused all...
View ArticleHawai‘i Disaster SNAP Program Launches Monday, September 18, 2023
For Immediate Release September 13, 2023 Hawai‘i Disaster SNAP Program Launches Monday, September 18, 2023 HONOLULU —The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) will launch the Disaster...
View ArticleDHS ANNOUNCES SNAP HOT FOODS WAIVER EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 14
DHS applied for and received approval to extend the SNAP Hot Food Program waiver through October 14, 2023. This means SNAP participants may purchase hot foods and hot food products prepared for...
View ArticleGOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR HOUSELESS WILDFIRE SURVIVORS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR HOUSELESS WILDFIRE SURVIVORS HONOLULU ̶ Governor Josh Green, M.D., is announcing that the state, in partnership...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY OPENS PU’UHONUA O NĒNĒ WITH BLESSING
COMMUNITY OPENS PU’UHONUA O NĒNĒ WITH BLESSING Residents, organizers, and community leaders gather to bless the Pu’uhonua o Nēnē, temporary shelter. MEDIA ADVISORY October 1, 2023 Project Vision...
View ArticleGovernor Green Announces Application Date for Maui Relief TANF Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2013 Governor Green Announces Application Date for Maui Relief TANF Program Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program modified to address Maui wildfire survivors’...
View ArticleFamilies Impacted by Maui Fires Encouraged to Apply Today for Child Care...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2013 Families Impacted by Maui Fires Encouraged to Apply Today for Child Care Assistance HONOLULU – The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) is making...
View ArticleDHS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SNAP HOT FOODS WAIVER EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 13
DHS applied for and received another approval to extend the SNAP Hot Food Program waiver through November 13, 2023. This means SNAP participants may purchase hot foods and hot food products prepared...
View ArticleEBT Fraud Alert – November 2023
Media Advisory November 6, 2022 EBT Fraud Alert – November 2023 DHS has received reports of fraudulent transactions statewide, but the reports are largely concentrated on the island of Oahu in the...
View ArticleDHS EXTENDS SNAP HOT FOODS BENEFIT THROUGH DECEMBER 31
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 11, 2023 DHS EXTENDS SNAP HOT FOODS BENEFIT THROUGH DECEMBER 31 HONOLULU — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has received approval for another request to extend the...
View ArticleSTATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LAUNCHES INTERIM DISASTER CASE...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2023 STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LAUNCHES INTERIM DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM New program will help provide access to specialized support and...
View ArticleSTATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LAUNCHES $2.5M RENTAL...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2023 STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LAUNCHES $2.5M RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Program will house FEMA-ineligible survivors of Maui wildfires for up...
View ArticleDHS Expands Preschool Open Doors Program to Include Eligible 3-year-olds and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2024 DHS Expands Preschool Open Doors Program to Include Eligible 3-year-olds and Increases Income Eligibility Limits Application period runs from January 16 – March...
View ArticleMED-QUEST HAWAI‘I LAUNCHES AUTOMATED TELEPHONIC CAMPAIGN REMINDING MEMBERS TO...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2024 MED-QUEST HAWAI‘I LAUNCHES AUTOMATED TELEPHONIC CAMPAIGN REMINDING MEMBERS TO STAY WELL AND STAY COVERED HONOLULU – As part of its multi-pronged...
View ArticleDHS ANNOUNCES FOUR COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED TO PARTICIPATE IN...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2024 DHS ANNOUNCES FOUR COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Honolulu, HI – The Department of Human Services...
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