DHS stands with our Maui ‘Ohana and we continue our commitment to providing vital benefits and services for individuals and families, from keiki to kupuna, with aloha 

Medicaid Update: Med-QUEST has paused all terminations and eligibility renewals for Maui County. People who are already covered by Med-QUEST do not need to take any action at this time – click here

List of Child Care Options for Maui Families Affected by the Recent Fires (8/9/23) – click here.

SNAP Replacement Benefits (8/14/23) – click here

SNAP Hot Foods – Waiver to Temporarily Purchase Hot Foods – click here

SNAP APPLICATION / SNAP RECERTIFICATION SUBMISSION Food Assistance Status – click here 

(Multi-language access is available)

SS and/or SSI INCREASE QUESTIONS – click here

CATHY BETTS, DIRECTOR

Aloha from the
Department of Human Services!

Our Vision:  The people of Hawai‘i are thriving.

Our Mission:  To encourage self-sufficiency and support the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Hawai‘i.

JOSEPH CAMPOS, DEPUTY DIRECTOR

TRISTA SPEER,
DEPUTY DIRECTOR

           

         

Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Hotline
808-832-5300 or (toll free) 1-888-380-3088

 Child Trafficking Reporting Hotline
808-832-1999 or (toll free) 1-888-398-1188

Adult Abuse or Neglect Reporting Hotline
808-832-5115

UPDATED LISTING: Statewide SNAP (food support) and Financial Assistance Processing Centers

Med-QUEST (Medical Assistance) Application Centers

Department of Human Services Contact Information

Domestic Violence Resources

Do You Need Help in Another Language? click here 

Limited English Proficiency and Non-Discrimination – click here

Social Services (SSD) Child Welfare, Adult Protective and more...

SSD Provides protection from abuse and neglect for children and dependent adults. Find out more.

Benefit, Employment & Support Services (BESSD) SNAP, Financial, Child Care, General Assistance and more

BESSD provides clients with monthly benefits that supplement such essentials as food, shelter, and child care, as well as employment support and work training, and dependency diversion and prevention. Find out more.

Med-QUEST (MQD) Medicaid

The Med-QUEST Division helps low-income adults and children obtain health coverage through managed care plans – click here for more information.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) services for the Blind, and Individuals with Disabilities

The DVR (formerly called the Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind Division) is a state-federal program for individuals with disabilities who require assistance to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment. Find out more.

Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority (HPHA)

The Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority helps provide low-income Hawai`i residents with affordable housing and shelter without discrimination. Find out more.

Office of Youth Services (OYS)
Office of Youth Services provides and coordinates a continuum of services and programs for at-risk youth to prevent delinquency and reduce the incidence of recidivism. Find out more.

Commission on the Status of Women (HSCSW)
Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women works for equality for women and girls in the state by acting as a catalyst for positive change through advocacy, education, collaboration and program development. Find out more.
Commission on Fatherhood (COF)

State Commission on Fatherhood promotes healthy family relationships between parents and children. Find out more.

Hawai‘i State Youth Commission (HiYC)

Find out more.

Hawai‘i Interagency Council on Homelessness

The Hawai‘i Interagency Council on Homelessness (HICH) is an advisory body that serves as a statewide homelessness planning and policy development entity with broad representation from State and County government and the community. Find out more.

Fraud Hotlines

  • Statewide: 1-855-643-1643 – To report Fraud, select option 8 or say “Report Fraud” at the main menu.