Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Agency overview
Formed	As the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Jurisdiction	State government of Pennsylvania
Annual budget	$20,020,564 (FY 2010)[1]
Agency executive	Val Arkoosh, Secretary of Human Services
Website	http://www.dhs.state.pa.gov/

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is a state agency in Pennsylvania^[2] tasked to provide care and support to vulnerable citizens. With a range of program offices, the department administers various services including eligibility determination, foster care, early childhood development, services for individuals with disabilities, long-term living programs, and management of healthcare programs. The department consists of executive offices and seven program offices:

• Office of Child Development and Early Learning
• Office of Children, Youth and Families
• Office of Developmental Programs
• Office of Income Maintenance
• Office of Long-Term Living
• Office of Medical Assistance Programs
• Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services