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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness are now able to obtain a free initial …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently outlined comprehensive employment and training programs that provide support for people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently outlined the Medicaid Work Supports system, a program designed to connect people whose health care is covered through …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently announced that Pennsylvania was awarded $340,000 for strategic planning and infrastructure development in preparation for the launch of …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller has shared recent changes to the Employment, Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) and Work Ready programs – two comprehensive …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus this week commended the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services on its first Equity Report, according to PLBC chairwoman, state Rep. Donna Bullock, …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller announced the release of DHS’ first Racial Equity Report. The report details ongoing efforts underway by DHS and its …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced the opportunity for one-time, $600 grants for child care workers across Pennsylvania. The funds are available to child care providers licensed by the …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The departments of Human Services (DHS) and Health (DOH) this week announced a partnership between the commonwealth and Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to staff …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, cost, access, and equity warning signs already existed in Pennsylvania’s health care system. One in two Pennsylvanians find it hard to pay their medical bills, and the commonwealth’s health care costs have …
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