Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is one of the State agencies mandated by the Federal government and the State of Delaware to administer State and Federal financial assistance programs for Delaware’s needy citizens. Within the Department of Health and Social Services, the Division of Social Services (DSS) is directly responsible for a number of Programs for Delaware’s needy citizens. The mission of the Division of Social Services is to provide prompt, respectful and accurate services that promote the potential for self-sufficiency for all Delawareans The Division of Social Services determines eligibility and administers the following assistance Programs: • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) • General Assistance • Food Benefits (SNAP) • Subsidized Child Care/Purchase of Care (POC) Additionally DSS determines eligibly for the majority of Medicaid programs.
