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Civil Rights Compliance Communication – Important Notice

Immediate Action Required for Regulatory Compliance When Submitting to Any DHS Office for a New License or Renewal of an Existing License

8/15/22 - DHS Correspondence - Please Read Carefully
You are receiving this message because you hold a license to operate a facility licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). 
There are two changes to the Civil Rights Compliance process...

First, there is a new Civil Ri...

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