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With winter weather in the air, here’s a friendly reminder to stay safe and plan ahead! If your area is affected and you are planning to visit your local County Assistance Office, call ahead to make sure they are open before you travel.
A wide-eyed cat sits in the snow wondering if their County Assistance Office will be open. Text reads: Snow in the area? Call before you go! Find your county assistance office: dhs.pa.gov/CAO.
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Shapiro Administration Launches New Tools to Improve Customer Experience, Lower SNAP Error Rate, and Ensure Public Assistance Benefits Reach Those Who Need Them: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
New tool! You can now track your benefits application without logging in to COMPASS! My Benefits Status Tracker is a new tool that shows you where your application is in real time! Check your status anytime at trackmybenefits.pa.gov. Graphic with a computer screen over a blue background showing the benefit tracker.
December 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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SNAP JETS equips you with career-ready skills and connects you to work in industries paying a living wage—plus expert help with job placement and retention!

Discover all the benefits of SNAP Jets today! www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
Ready for Something New? Free job training and career support. Level up your skills and plan for the future with SNAP JETS. 877-395-8930
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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🕯️🕎 To all Pennsylvanians who celebrate, Happy Hanukkah! May your lights shine bright this holiday season!
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December 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Holiday tip: If an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has difficulty with change, you may want to consider gradually decorating the house.

Find resources for Pennsylvanians with Autism Spectrum Disorder & their families at dhs.pa.gov/Services/Dis...
Holiday tip graphic with snowflake decorations and a snowy background: If an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has difficulty with change, you may want to consider gradually decorating the house.
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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We secured $25 million in this budget for recruitment and retention bonuses for child care workers all across Pennsylvania.

We’re tackling our child care workforce shortage head-on here in Pennsylvania – and it’s going to make sure more families can find affordable child care for their kids.
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Shapiro Administration Highlights New 2025-26 Budget Investments to Expand and Support Pennsylvania’s Child Care Workforce: pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
Shapiro Administration Highlights New 2025-26 Budget Investments to Expand and Support Pennsylvania’s Child Care Workforce
Shapiro Administration Highlights New 2025-26 Budget Investments to Expand and Support Pennsylvania’s Child Care Workforce
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December 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Food banks help to feed Pennsylvanians every day in every community across the commonwealth. This holiday season, consider donating to your local food bank if you are able!

Find locations and resources near you: feedingpa.org
Graphic with a pan and seasonings: Tis the season to support PA's charitable food network: feedingpa.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Don’t wait for your home to get dangerously cold this winter! Help is available.

Visit dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP for help keeping your home warm and safe.
December 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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With winter weather in the air, here’s a friendly reminder to stay safe and plan ahead! If your area is affected and you are planning to visit your local County Assistance Office, call ahead to make sure they are open before you travel.
A wide-eyed cat sits in the snow wondering if their County Assistance Office will be open. Text reads: Snow in the area? Call before you go! Find your county assistance office: dhs.pa.gov/CAO.
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues. If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available! Call, text, or chat at 988 or visit pa.gov/988.
Graphic showing urban homes in the snow at night. Text reads: How to cope with seasonal affective disorder: Spend time outside during daylight hours. Make sure to get plenty of sleep. Reach out to a loved one or professional. Let natural light into your home. Stay in touch with family and friends.
December 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Need support for community college? SNAP KEYS guides you through financial aid, career planning, peer support, and more! Take the next step, enroll today: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Shapiro Administration Highlights New 2025-26 Budget Investments to Expand and Support Pennsylvania’s Child Care Workforce: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
Shapiro Administration Highlights New 2025-26 Budget Investments to Expand and Support Pennsylvania’s Child Care Workforce
Shapiro Administration Highlights New 2025-26 Budget Investments to Expand and Support Pennsylvania’s Child Care Workforce
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December 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Pennsylvanians, don’t lose your SNAP benefits!

Keep your address up to date with DHS by calling the Customer Service Center or updating your address through COMPASS at dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS.
Pennsylvanians, don’t lose your SNAP benefits! Keep your address up to date with DHS by calling the Customer Service Center or updating your address through COMPASS at dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS. AND (You must do both!) Keep your address up to date with the United States Postal Service so you don’t miss any important mailings about your benefits! Learn more: dhs.pa.gov/work
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Shapiro Administration Urges CDC Advisory Committee to Follow Decades of Trusted Science and Maintain Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation for Newborns Ahead of December Meeting: pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
The evidence from Pennsylvania is clear: when vaccines are recommended and accessible, disease declines; when access falters, preventable infections return. The hepatitis B vaccine—particularly the universal birth dose—has nearly eliminated pediatric cases of hepatitis B in the Commonwealth and remains essential to protecting infants from perinatal and household transmission.
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Are you struggling to keep your home warm this winter? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help, and applications are now open!

Get started by visiting dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP today.
Graphic showing a residential neighborhood on a snowy night. Text reads: LIHEAP helps with home heating bills, because a warm home is a safe and healthy home.
December 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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As we saw yesterday across PA, winter weather is here – and Pennsylvanians deserve the peace of mind that they’ll be able to keep their families warm this season.

To see if you’re eligible and apply, visit: dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS
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December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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During the federal shutdown, we secured a commitment from utility providers to ensure no LIHEAP recipient would have their heat and electricity shut off — and now we’ve begun driving out this funding again so folks can continue to heat their homes.
December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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TODAY: LIHEAP has officially reopened in Pennsylvania.
December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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DHS works every day to help Pennsylvanians with disabilities live independently among family, friends, and neighbors so they may fully participate in that community.

#DisabilityDay #IDPD2025
International Day of Persons with Disabilities. People are seen in an outline of Pennsylvania with a heart on a blue gradient background.
December 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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From day one, Governor Shapiro has made older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities — and the direct care workers (DCWs) who care for them — a top priority.
Investing in Direct Care Workforce: $21 million to increase DCW wages, including paid time off and access to affordable health insurance for approximately 8,500 workers. Graphic showing caregiver holding hands with person needing care on a blue background.
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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It's #GivingTuesday! Find a way to get involved & make a positive influence in your community. Every act of generosity counts!

Here are just a few ideas for how you can contribute:

🥦 Donate/volunteer at a food bank/pantry
🩸 Donate blood
😁 Make someone smile
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December 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Shapiro Administration Announces Opening of 2025-26 LIHEAP Season, Reminds Pennsylvanians of Moratorium on Shutoffs: pa.gov/agencies/dhs...
A woman enjoys a warm beverage wrapped in a blanket on the sofa, next to a heating source. Her cat sits by her feet. Snow falls outside, as seen through the window.
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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With winter weather in the air, here’s a friendly reminder to stay safe and plan ahead! If your area is affected and you are planning to visit your local County Assistance Office, call ahead to make sure they are open before you travel.
A wide-eyed cat sits in the snow wondering if their County Assistance Office will be open. Text reads: Snow in the area? Call before you go! Find your county assistance office: dhs.pa.gov/CAO.
December 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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If #BlackFriday and the holiday season is stressful for you, you are not alone.

If you need someone to talk to, the 988 Lifeline is here for you. Get support anytime — day or night.

Call or text: 988. Chat: pa.gov/988
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November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful to provide programs that help Pennsylvanians and support local communities.

Our offices are closed today and tomorrow, but applications for assistance can be accessed anytime at dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM