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- Changes to Able Bodied Adult Work Requirements for SNAP – FAQsGeneral background and updates about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – October 2025 SNAP provides assistance to purchase food for low-income households. An estimated 84,869 households (=165,659 people) currently receive SNAP in Hawaiʻi. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that was signed into law on July 4, 2025, makes a number of changes […]
- DHS SUPPORTS FAMILIES AS FEDERAL CHANGES TO SNAP BENEFIT TAKE EFFECT OCTOBER 1FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2025 (Updated) HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) is preparing families across the state for upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), effective October 1, 2025. Because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Thrifty Food Plan — the federal […]
- Reports Due 2026 LegislatureNon-General Funds Sections 37-47, 37-48, and 37-49, HRS – signed DHS and EOEL Annual Report Section 26-61, Act 46 – signed HiYC Annual Report 2025_combined – signed
- STATE, CITY UNVEIL THE HAUʻULA FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER THAT WILL SUPPORT HOUSELESS FAMILIESFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 HONOLULU – The Hauʻula Family Assessment Center is a new program that will provide safe, appropriate and immediate temporary low-barrier shelter for families experiencing homelessness. The project is a joint effort and partnership between the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) and the City and County of Honolulu Department […]
- DHS ANNOUNCES NEW DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT HOUSING INITIATIVE FOR MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORSNew Housing Specialists to Respond to Evolving Needs of Survivors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2025 HONOLULU — The Department of Human Services Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) has established a new, dedicated team of Housing Specialists focused on addressing the most pressing need for survivors: finding and securing permanent housing options. These new […]
- HAWAIʻI STATE YOUTH COMMISSION SWEARING-IN CEREMONYWith Several Openings the Commission Welcomes New Applicants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2025 HONOLULU – The Office of Youth Services (OYS), under the Department of Human Services (DHS), recently conducted an in-person swearing-in ceremony for the Hawaiʻi State Youth Commission (HiYC). Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke administered the oath of office to the youth commissioners […]
- HAWAIʻI STATE LGBTQ+ COMMISSION LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STATE SPONSORED INCLUSIVE QUEER GLOSSARY FOR PUBLIC USEGroundbreaking Glossary Page Provides Culturally Rooted, Inclusive Language for Understanding Hawaiʻi’s Diverse Rainbow Community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission proudly announces the launch of a new Inclusive LGBTQ+ Glossary, a groundbreaking online resource designed to ensure respectful, accurate and affirming language […]
- HAWAIʻI STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN MOBILIZES TO STRENGTHEN STATE PROTECTIONS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 07, 2025 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW) is announcing its ongoing commitment to protect women from harmful and regressive policies implemented by the current federal administration. Policies that are actively threatening women’s rights and well-being impact four critical areas: education, economic security, healthcare […]
- SUN BUCKS PROGRAM RETURNS FOR SUMMER 2025 BRIDGES SUMMER NUTRITION GAP FOR KEIKIFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2025 (Updated FAQs June 9, 2025) HONOLULU ̶ The Department of Human Services (DHS) is announcing the return of the SUN Bucks program for Summer 2025. Online application is now open. DHS is disbursing this benefit and working with the Hawai‘i Department of Education (DOE) to implement the SUN Bucks […]
- HAWAI‘I STATE LGBTQ+ COMMISSION ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL QUEER DAY AT THE CAPITOLMEDIA ADVISORY What: The Hawai‘i State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission is proud to announce the inaugural Queer Day at the Capitol. When: Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: Hawai‘i State Capitol – Fourth Floor (415 S. Beretania Street). Who: This historic event will bring together Hawai‘i’s Māhū, LGBTQIA+, […]