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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Help is available for Delawareans struggling to afford food

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Newark, Del. (January 30, 2019) – While the federal government has reopened, the country’s longest government shutdown continues to impact Delawareans, including the 136,000 individuals who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase food. Because February SNAP benefits were issued early, this could result in some households having as much as a two-month gap […]



Code Purple Declared As Bitterly Cold Temperatures, Sub-Zero Wind Chills Arrive

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 30, 2019) With Delaware facing the coldest temperatures of the winter from Wednesday night through Thursday, Code Purple is being declared across the state by the nonprofit and volunteer organizations that operate the shelters to keep people who are homeless safe during dangerous winter weather. When severe snowstorms or sub-zero temperatures are […]



Because of the Federal Shutdown, Delaware and All Other States Will Issue February Food Benefits on or Before Jan. 20

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2019

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 14, 2019) – Because of the partial federal government shutdown, Delaware will join other states in issuing food benefits early for February, loading them onto clients’ Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards on or before Jan. 20. The more than 136,000 Delawareans who are clients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will […]



“Baby It’s Cold Outside”

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 2019

The 10th Annual Heart 2 Heart Hugs Campaign for Delaware’s Homeless Children Need Coats, Hats, Sleeping Bags, Gloves and other warm new or hand made items. It’s been a decade since the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) has orchestrated the Heart 2 Heart Hugs campaign which provides warm winter clothes to school districts […]



2019 LIFE Conference Offers Educational, Networking Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Labor | Department of Transportation | Date Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019

NEW CASTLE (January 10, 2019) – More than 500 people are expected to attend the 2019 LIFE Conference, the largest annual cross-disability conference in support of people with disabilities and their families, on Thursday, January 31, at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center. The conference brings together people with disabilities, their families and professionals for […]






  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Help is available for Delawareans struggling to afford food

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Newark, Del. (January 30, 2019) – While the federal government has reopened, the country’s longest government shutdown continues to impact Delawareans, including the 136,000 individuals who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase food. Because February SNAP benefits were issued early, this could result in some households having as much as a two-month gap […]



Code Purple Declared As Bitterly Cold Temperatures, Sub-Zero Wind Chills Arrive

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 30, 2019) With Delaware facing the coldest temperatures of the winter from Wednesday night through Thursday, Code Purple is being declared across the state by the nonprofit and volunteer organizations that operate the shelters to keep people who are homeless safe during dangerous winter weather. When severe snowstorms or sub-zero temperatures are […]



Because of the Federal Shutdown, Delaware and All Other States Will Issue February Food Benefits on or Before Jan. 20

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2019

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 14, 2019) – Because of the partial federal government shutdown, Delaware will join other states in issuing food benefits early for February, loading them onto clients’ Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards on or before Jan. 20. The more than 136,000 Delawareans who are clients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will […]



“Baby It’s Cold Outside”

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 2019

The 10th Annual Heart 2 Heart Hugs Campaign for Delaware’s Homeless Children Need Coats, Hats, Sleeping Bags, Gloves and other warm new or hand made items. It’s been a decade since the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) has orchestrated the Heart 2 Heart Hugs campaign which provides warm winter clothes to school districts […]



2019 LIFE Conference Offers Educational, Networking Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Department of Labor | Department of Transportation | Date Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019

NEW CASTLE (January 10, 2019) – More than 500 people are expected to attend the 2019 LIFE Conference, the largest annual cross-disability conference in support of people with disabilities and their families, on Thursday, January 31, at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center. The conference brings together people with disabilities, their families and professionals for […]