Department of Human Services

Iowa officials have launched an ad campaign targeting child mental health and suicide prevention as they report an increase in younger children experiencing crises.

DHS Director Kelly Garcia said state officials ultimately determined the state-run facility could not comply with federal requirements "no matter the financial investment."

Starting today, Iowans will see a reduction in their SNAP benefits tied to pandemic funding.

Advocates for older Iowans are calling on lawmakers to strengthen elder abuse laws as reports of abuse have increased during the pandemic.

A federal investigation has concluded there is reasonable cause to believe the state violated the Americans with Disabilities Act at the Woodward and Glenwood Resource Centers.

A new report by the state Auditor's Office has found the number of appeals claims overturned by an independent judge greatly increased when the state privatized its Medicaid program.

Iowa is expected to receive an influx of Afghan refugees. There are still a lot of unknowns.

Iowa Medicaid officials told the Council on Human Services that they intend to release a request for proposals for another managed care organization at the end of this year.

Uninsured Iowans can be tested for COVID-19 by applying through the Department of Human Services (DHS). But one question on the application concerns the immigrant community.

The Iowa Department of Human Services must expand mental health treatment at the Boys State Training School in Eldora, a state-run school for delinquent…