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Mayor Michael A. Nutter joined City officials to ceremonially break ground on the new DHS/SVU co-location. more »

Mayor Nutter, DSH Launches Shift in Delivery of Chilc Welfare Services. more »

Testimony of Department of Human Services Commissioner Anne Marie Ambrose. more »

The Logan Olney EPIC Stakeholders invite you to a town hall meeting. more »

Do you have a suggestion or concern about DHS Services? Come to our town hall meeting. more »

DHS’ Achieving Reunification Center hosts event to celebrate reunited families. more »

Mayor Michael A. Nutter announces the appointment of Cindy W. Christian M.D. as Medical Director of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS). more »

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February 2010 COB progress report

During the last 6 months, the Community Oversight Board (COB) has continued
to monitor and assess the performance of the Philadelphia Department of
Human Services (DHS), focusing on areas deemed highly important to assuring
the safety of children served by the Department. MORE »

DHS to Break Ground on New Youth Study Center

The Philadelphia Department of Human Services will break ground on a new state-of-the-art Youth Study Center at 48th and Haverford Avenue in Philadelphia on Tues. April 21st... MORE »

State of Pennsylvania grants DHS Full License

Philadelphia—The Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to announce that it has earned a full license for the first time since July of 2007. The Department of Public Welfare ... MORE »

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