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POCONO MANOR, PA — On Friday, Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh delivered remarks at the 31st Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference in Monroe County. The conference hosts …
Ensuring Safe & Loving Homes: DHS Secretary Speaks at Annual Permanency Conference on Adoption Successes Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Services’ Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) recently released the 2022 Market Rate Survey (MRS) Report, which assesses costs of care incurred by …
Commonwealth Releases 2022 Market Rate Report for Child Care Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal, which aims to provide the most recent research and resources for …
Positive Approaches Journal: Breaking Down the Stigma of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration announced it has completely eliminated a backlog of Medicaid provider enrollment and revalidation applications, paving the way for more healthcare providers to become part of …
Pennsylvania Eliminates Medicaid Provider Enrollment Backlog, Expands Healthcare Access Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Experts from around the state, as well as self-advocates, offered insights and suggestions for improving behavioral health, mental health and the lives of people – particularly students – …
10th Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit Sheds Light on Areas for Improvement in Pennsylvania Read More
READING, PA — Yesterday, Dr. Val Arkoosh, the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), joined forces with representatives from the Berks Community Health Center and Pennie® …
How Pennsylvania Is Collaborating to Protect Access to Health Care Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — During a recent speech, Dr. Val Arkoosh, acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), underscored the importance of collaboration between the Shapiro Administration, Pennie® and …
Shapiro Administration, Spanish American Civic Association Team Up to Support Pennsylvanians Through Federal Changes Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) this week announced the launch of the Pennsylvania Autism Surveillance Project (PASP) during Autism Acceptance Month. PASP is a cross-agency collaboration …
DHS Launches the Groundbreaking Pennsylvania Autism Surveillance Project Read More PENNSYLVANIA — Dr. Val Arkoosh, the Acting Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS), has announced that applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are now open …
DHS Extends LIHEAP Deadline Until May 12 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Acting Secretary for the Department of Human Services Dr. Valerie Arkoosh yesterday celebrated the Second Annual Equity in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Champion Award with recipients from across …
Pennsylvania Honors Champions for Enhancing Equitable Practices and Quality Services for Children Read More