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
Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures
Ensuring the health and safety of mothers in and their babies the Commonwealth is a top priority of the Shapiro Administration.
Learn about PA's Maternal Health Strategic Plan
Information for Providers
Explore resources, updates, and guidance to support your work and enhance your services.
Explore provider resources
Director of Dietetic Services
Oversee the Food Service Department, ensuring that all operations, from food preparation to clinical dietetics, meet the highest standards of nutrition, safety, and care.
Join our team
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-
July 24, 2026 Shapiro Administration Highlights $1 Million Housing Investment to Improve Health, Lower Health Care Spending for PA Medicaid Recipients
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July 23, 2026 Supporting Rural Health Care: Shapiro Administration Announces $42 Million to Support Technology and Infrastructure Improvements, Upgrades for Rural Hospitals, Emergency Medicine, and Health Care Providers
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July 20, 2026 Governor Shapiro and DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh Highlight Historic Increase in Funding for Rape Crisis Centers, Administration’s Strong Support for Survivors During Visit to YWCA in Carlisle
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July 17, 2026 Shapiro Administration Wraps Up 2026 Urban Agriculture Tour, Highlighting Investments that Expand Opportunity, Food Access, and Economic Opportunity Across Pennsylvania
