Reports show errors and false information in tenant background checks raise costs and barriers to quality rental housing.

The departments of Human Services (DHS) and General Services (DGS) and the Pennsylvania State Police today announced that Pennsylvanians obtaining a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Clearance, a necessary clearance to work and volunteer with children in Pennsylvania, will be

Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead today visited Greater Philadelphia YMCA Rocky Run Branch to highlight the Wolf Administration’s $25 million investment in the new state child care tax credit program, which can help ease child care costs for working families. Acting

The Pennsylvania Courts today announced it has been awarded nearly $1 million in federal Elder Justice Innovation Grant funds to further support its work to protect older Pennsylvanians. Pennsylvania was one of three states to receive the award.The three-year grant, awarded through the federal

Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead today announced that Pennsylvania received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to extend its postpartum coverage period for mothers and birthing people eligible for Medicaid because of their pregnancy. “When

With just one week until the Nov. 8 election, Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman today encouraged Pennsylvanians voting by mail ballot to hand-deliver their ballots to their county election office , a drop box or other designated location as soon as possible. “It’s time to return your mail

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) joined with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to mark the start of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2022-23 winter heating season. This year’s LIHEAP season opens Nov. 1, 2022. The PUC also encouraged

Governor Tom Wolf is reminding Pennsylvanians of the 2023 Open Enrollment Period that begins tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1, through Pennie, the commonwealth’s official online health insurance marketplace . Pennsylvanians can apply, compare plans, and enroll in high-quality health coverage all in one