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-
May 21, 2026 Shapiro Administration Recognizes 988 Workforce, Shares How Governor’s Budget Proposal Invests in Life-Saving Mental Health Crisis Response for All Pennsylvanians During Mental Health Awareness Month
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May 21, 2026 Shapiro Administration Announces Child Care Recruitment and Retention Grant for Altoona Child Care Center, Supporting Child Care Workers & Families
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May 18, 2026 Protecting Mothers and Babies: Shapiro Administration’s Maternal Health Strategic Plan To Expand Services for Pregnant, Postpartum Moms and Improve Access to Quality Care
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May 14, 2026 ICYMI: Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Leads the Nation in Fighting Medicaid Fraud
