PA DHS News

October 19, 2021

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Licensed Providers – Certain Regulatory Statutes and Regulations Reinstated

Effective October 18, 2021

October 8, 2021

Department of Human Services Releases 2020 Annual Child Protective Services Report

The PA Department of Human Services (DHS) announced the implementation of the federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and the release of their annual child abuse report. The Family ...

October 4, 2021

PA Department of Education and Department of Human Services Notice Regarding Masking in Schools and Child Abuse Reporting

Mask wearing for children 2 and older does not obstruct breathing and is not child abuse.

October 4, 2021

Suspension of PA Department of Human Services Regulations Extended

Extended until further notice

August 9, 2021

Department of Human Services Suspension of Various Regulatory Provisions to Expire September 30, 2021

Per Act 21 of 2021, the suspension of various regulatory provisions under the state disaster emergency declaration will expire on September 30, 2021. A list of the regulations that were ...

July 9, 2021

PA Department of Human Services Releases Media Kit Promoting Rental Assistance

Partners across PA being asked to join in this effort and help spread the word about ERAP.