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Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources.

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Psychiatric Aide
We're hiring 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 to provide essential care and support to individuals with mental health conditions
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Report: Pennsylvania Ranked Number One in the Country in Prosecuting Medicaid Fraud
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Shapiro Administration Celebrates Affordable Care Act’s 15th Anniversary, Calls for Federal Action to Renew Tax Credits that Keep Costs Low
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Shapiro Administration Highlights Proposed Investments to Expand Pennsylvania’s Child Care Workforce, Support Parents and Families in York County
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ICYMI: Department of Human Services Secretary Highlights Shapiro Administration’s Progress Reducing ID/A Waitlist, Continued Investments in Services, Workforce
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ICYMI: Child Care Providers, Legislators Applaud Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 Budget Proposal to Address Child Care Worker Shortages
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Gov Shapiro Highlights Proposal to Expand Pennsylvania’s Childcare Workforce
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As SNAP Fraud Spikes Nationwide, DHS Announces Proactive Efforts to Protect Pennsylvanians, Remind Recipients to Secure EBT Cards
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Shapiro Administration Invests Millions in New Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Harrisburg as Part of Bipartisan Work to Secure Funding for Life-Saving Behavioral Health Programs
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Department of Human Services Highlights Research, Resources on Trauma-Informed Training to Improve Community Safety for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism
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Shapiro Administration Completes Rollout of Electronic Health Records in State Hospitals, Paving Way for Improvements in Patient Care