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Our Mission:  The Department of Human Services is committed to providing timely, efficient and effective programs, services and benefits that empower Hawaii's most vulnerable people to expand their capacity for self-sufficiency, self-determination, independence, healthy choices, quality of life, and personal dignity.

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Main DHS Divisions

Social Services (SSD)
  • Child & Adult Protection
  • Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
  • Foster Care

Benefit, Employment & Support Services (BESSD)
  • Public Assistance Programs
  • Child Care & Nutrition Assistance (SNAP)

Med-QUEST (MQD)
  • Health, Insurance & Long-Term Care

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)


Administratively Attached Agencies and Commissions

Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA)
  • Housing Support

Office of Youth Services (OYS)
  • Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility (HYCF)

Commission on the Status of Women

Commission on Fatherhood

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Public Assistance Announcements
643-1643
Child Abuse Reporting
808-832-5300
800-494-3991
Adult Abuse Reporting
808-832-5115
Medical Assistance
Information: 211
Emergency: 911
Public Housing Application
832-5960
Fraud Hotline
587-8444
Free Interpreter Services available to assist with access to DHS services call Toll-Free 1-888-764-7586.

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Patricia McManaman
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Patricia McManaman
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Department of Human Services
1390 Miller Street, Room 209
Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone:  808-586-4997
Fax:  808-586-4890
email:  dhs@dhs.hawaii.gov

Benefits applications are not processed in the Director's Office. Consult the above Quick Links for statewide addresses to mail or hand-deliver applications