Department of Human Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2020 (Revised May 1, 2020) HAWAIʻI EXPANDS ASSISTANCE TO HELP FAMILIES AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS HONOLULU — The State of Hawaiʻi is expanding its efforts in early care and education to help both families and providers weather these uncertain times. Today, the Department of Human Services (DHS) announces the expansion ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Updated March 30, 2020 Department of Human Services Works to Protect and Continue Benefits and Services During the COVID-19 Crisis Honolulu, HI – The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) is taking aggressive actions to protect the health and safety of the individuals and families we serve by maintaining essential ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2020 Med-QUEST works with UH Cancer Center to ensure access to clinical trials for cancer patients HONOLULU – The State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division, a patient-centric Medicaid program, has worked with the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center to ensure access to clinical trials for cancer patients ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2020 Open Application Period Begins January 2, 2020 for Preschool Open Doors Program Honolulu, HI – The Department of Human Services (DHS) is helping families better afford preschool for the 2020-2021 school year. The Preschool Open Doors program opened an application period today that runs until March 31, 2020. Both ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2019 Honolulu, HI – The Department of Human Services (DHS) is helping families better afford preschool for the 2019-2020 school year. The Preschool Open Doors program opened an additional application period today that runs until May 31, 2019. Both the application period and funding are limited, so DHS encourages families ...
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In December 2018, Gov. David Ige reappointed Pankaj Bhanot as Department of Human Services (DHS) Director. As director, Bhanot also reappointed DHS Deputy Director Cathy Betts. Bhanot has served as DHS Director since September 2016, after the departure of former director Rachael Wong. Bhanot previously served as Wong’s deputy and had served as deputy for ...
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