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.
Federal SNAP & Medicaid Cuts
Changes to federal law in July 2025 made changes to benefits programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Learn what you must do to keep or reapply for benefits.
Learn about Fed Cuts
EBT Card Lock Feature
Protect your SNAP benefits with the new Card Lock feature.
Learn how to lock your card
Information for Providers
Explore resources, updates, and guidance to support your work and enhance your services.
Explore provider resources
State Facility Director
Bring your experience in directing the operations of a large hospital or psychiatric facility to Clarks Summit State Hospital!
Apply before April 15, 2026
Social Services
Make a difference every day - whether you're starting your career, changing direction, or looking for a new challenge - DHS has opportunities.
Start building your future-
April 08, 2026 Shapiro Administration Extends LIHEAP Season to May 8, Reminds Pennsylvanians Who Need Energy Assistance to Apply
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April 07, 2026 Shapiro Administration Awards Child Care Workers with Recruitment and Retention Bonuses, Highlights Continued Work to Make Child Care More Affordable & Accessible Through Increased Support for Workforce
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April 02, 2026 WATCH: Allentown Direct Care Worker Discusses Pay Increases in Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget Bringing Wages Closer to $15 an Hour
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April 01, 2026 Shapiro Administration Highlights Governor’s Proposed Budget Investments to Provide Healthy Meals to Medicaid Recipients
