Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
@pahumanservices.bsky.social
Our vision is that all Pennsylvanians live safe, healthy, and independent lives, free of discrimination and inequity.
If #BlackFriday and the holiday season is stressful for you, you are not alone.
If you need someone to talk to, the 988 Lifeline is here for you. Get support anytime — day or night.
Call or text: 988. Chat: pa.gov/988
If you need someone to talk to, the 988 Lifeline is here for you. Get support anytime — day or night.
Call or text: 988. Chat: pa.gov/988
November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If #BlackFriday and the holiday season is stressful for you, you are not alone.
If you need someone to talk to, the 988 Lifeline is here for you. Get support anytime — day or night.
Call or text: 988. Chat: pa.gov/988
If you need someone to talk to, the 988 Lifeline is here for you. Get support anytime — day or night.
Call or text: 988. Chat: pa.gov/988
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful to provide programs that help Pennsylvanians and support local communities.
Our offices are closed today and tomorrow, but applications for assistance can be accessed anytime at dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS.
Our offices are closed today and tomorrow, but applications for assistance can be accessed anytime at dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS.
November 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful to provide programs that help Pennsylvanians and support local communities.
Our offices are closed today and tomorrow, but applications for assistance can be accessed anytime at dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS.
Our offices are closed today and tomorrow, but applications for assistance can be accessed anytime at dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS.
The holiday season can be stressful. Self-care is important!
Take a moment to prepare for the season by reflecting on the positives in your life and allow yourself to feel grateful for those experiences.
Take a moment to prepare for the season by reflecting on the positives in your life and allow yourself to feel grateful for those experiences.
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The holiday season can be stressful. Self-care is important!
Take a moment to prepare for the season by reflecting on the positives in your life and allow yourself to feel grateful for those experiences.
Take a moment to prepare for the season by reflecting on the positives in your life and allow yourself to feel grateful for those experiences.
DYK? Getting involved in your community is an act of self-care. You’ll find a sense of purpose and joy throughout the holiday season by helping others.
Find your local food bank and get started today! feedingpa.org
Find your local food bank and get started today! feedingpa.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
DYK? Getting involved in your community is an act of self-care. You’ll find a sense of purpose and joy throughout the holiday season by helping others.
Find your local food bank and get started today! feedingpa.org
Find your local food bank and get started today! feedingpa.org
Shapiro Administration Secures Additional Funding for Early Intervention Workforce, Increases Access to Services for Children: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Shapiro Administration Secures Additional Funding for Early Intervention Workforce, Increases Access to Services for Children: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
Have you heard about PA Navigate? It’s a website that helps you find the support you need, all in one place.
See what your community has to offer! Enter your zip code at www.pa-navigate.org to get started today.
See what your community has to offer! Enter your zip code at www.pa-navigate.org to get started today.
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Have you heard about PA Navigate? It’s a website that helps you find the support you need, all in one place.
See what your community has to offer! Enter your zip code at www.pa-navigate.org to get started today.
See what your community has to offer! Enter your zip code at www.pa-navigate.org to get started today.
No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. If you are able, please consider donating food or volunteer time to your local food pantry. Let’s work together to help our neighbors in need.
Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. If you are able, please consider donating food or volunteer time to your local food pantry. Let’s work together to help our neighbors in need.
Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
It’s OK to not be OK. Help is available, and you are not alone!
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat: pa.gov/988.
If you or a loved one is in need of substance use treatment or resources, contact the Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat: pa.gov/988.
If you or a loved one is in need of substance use treatment or resources, contact the Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
November 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It’s OK to not be OK. Help is available, and you are not alone!
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat: pa.gov/988.
If you or a loved one is in need of substance use treatment or resources, contact the Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat: pa.gov/988.
If you or a loved one is in need of substance use treatment or resources, contact the Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. If you are able, please consider donating food or volunteer time to your local food pantry. Let’s work together to help our neighbors in need.
Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. If you are able, please consider donating food or volunteer time to your local food pantry. Let’s work together to help our neighbors in need.
Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
During #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, we honor the many Pennsylvanians providing dignified care for loved ones across our communities. Being a caregiver is a selfless act of love that is both rewarding and challenging, but remember, you don’t have to do it alone.
November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
During #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, we honor the many Pennsylvanians providing dignified care for loved ones across our communities. Being a caregiver is a selfless act of love that is both rewarding and challenging, but remember, you don’t have to do it alone.
Governor Shapiro is tackling Pennsylvania’s child care crisis — helping parents stay in the workforce and ensuring children have access to quality care. There are 3,000 unfilled child care jobs in Pennsylvania.
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Governor Shapiro is tackling Pennsylvania’s child care crisis — helping parents stay in the workforce and ensuring children have access to quality care. There are 3,000 unfilled child care jobs in Pennsylvania.
Shapiro Administration Issues Full November 2025 SNAP Benefits less than 24 Hours following End of Federal Government Shutdown: bit.ly/4i3SiSj
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Shapiro Administration Issues Full November 2025 SNAP Benefits less than 24 Hours following End of Federal Government Shutdown: bit.ly/4i3SiSj
Governor Shapiro is tackling Pennsylvania’s child care crisis — helping parents stay in the workforce and ensuring children have access to quality care.
November 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Governor Shapiro is tackling Pennsylvania’s child care crisis — helping parents stay in the workforce and ensuring children have access to quality care.
Pennsylvania Resumes Paying Full SNAP Benefits following End of Federal Government Shutdown: bit.ly/3JygZJN
November 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Pennsylvania Resumes Paying Full SNAP Benefits following End of Federal Government Shutdown: bit.ly/3JygZJN
DHS recognizes the service and sacrifices made by Pennsylvania veterans all year long. Thank you for making our country and commonwealth a safer place.
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
DHS recognizes the service and sacrifices made by Pennsylvania veterans all year long. Thank you for making our country and commonwealth a safer place.
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. If you are able, please consider donating food or volunteer time to your local food pantry. We’re all in this together. Let’s work together to help our neighbors in need. Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. If you are able, please consider donating food or volunteer time to your local food pantry. We’re all in this together. Let’s work together to help our neighbors in need. Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
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BREAKING: Pennsylvania is now driving out November SNAP benefits.
After we won in court yesterday, we moved quickly to start getting benefits loaded on EBT cards and out the door — and we're working to get every Pennsylvanian currently waiting for federal food assistance benefits what they're owed.
After we won in court yesterday, we moved quickly to start getting benefits loaded on EBT cards and out the door — and we're working to get every Pennsylvanian currently waiting for federal food assistance benefits what they're owed.
November 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
BREAKING: Pennsylvania is now driving out November SNAP benefits.
After we won in court yesterday, we moved quickly to start getting benefits loaded on EBT cards and out the door — and we're working to get every Pennsylvanian currently waiting for federal food assistance benefits what they're owed.
After we won in court yesterday, we moved quickly to start getting benefits loaded on EBT cards and out the door — and we're working to get every Pennsylvanian currently waiting for federal food assistance benefits what they're owed.
Have you heard about PA Navigate? It’s a website that helps you find the support you need, all in one place.
See what your community has to offer! Enter your zip code at www.pa-navigate.org to get started today.
See what your community has to offer! Enter your zip code at www.pa-navigate.org to get started today.
November 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Have you heard about PA Navigate? It’s a website that helps you find the support you need, all in one place.
See what your community has to offer! Enter your zip code at www.pa-navigate.org to get started today.
See what your community has to offer! Enter your zip code at www.pa-navigate.org to get started today.
Scam Alert Reminder: DHS will never call or text an individual to request personal information. Please report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Scam Alert Reminder: DHS will never call or text an individual to request personal information. Please report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).
No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. If you are able, please consider donating food or volunteer time to your local food pantry. We’re all in this together. Let’s work together to help our neighbors in need. Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. If you are able, please consider donating food or volunteer time to your local food pantry. We’re all in this together. Let’s work together to help our neighbors in need. Find your local food pantry: feedingpa.org
It’s #NationalStressAwarenessDay!
Here are a few self-care tips that you can use today, and every day, to help with stress, anxiety, and depression, and be present in the moment.
Here are a few self-care tips that you can use today, and every day, to help with stress, anxiety, and depression, and be present in the moment.
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It’s #NationalStressAwarenessDay!
Here are a few self-care tips that you can use today, and every day, to help with stress, anxiety, and depression, and be present in the moment.
Here are a few self-care tips that you can use today, and every day, to help with stress, anxiety, and depression, and be present in the moment.
All children deserve a loving and nurturing home so that they may reach their full potential, and for some children, adoption is their best chance for a healthy and happy life.
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
All children deserve a loving and nurturing home so that they may reach their full potential, and for some children, adoption is their best chance for a healthy and happy life.
Reposted by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
On Friday, @governor.pa.gov signed a disaster declaration to send $5 million to our food banks and raised over $1 million in private donations.
Pennsylvania is working to feed people while the Trump administration chooses to let Americans go hungry.
Pennsylvania is working to feed people while the Trump administration chooses to let Americans go hungry.
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
On Friday, @governor.pa.gov signed a disaster declaration to send $5 million to our food banks and raised over $1 million in private donations.
Pennsylvania is working to feed people while the Trump administration chooses to let Americans go hungry.
Pennsylvania is working to feed people while the Trump administration chooses to let Americans go hungry.
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will not be paid until the federal government provides funding for SNAP, and we are unable to begin the 2025-26 LIHEAP season.
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will not be paid until the federal government provides funding for SNAP, and we are unable to begin the 2025-26 LIHEAP season.
Reposted by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
We are using every tool at our disposal to put food on tables. This fight isn't over, and our work isn't done.
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We are using every tool at our disposal to put food on tables. This fight isn't over, and our work isn't done.