#Hawaii DHS

Up to 700 Maui wildfire survivors to get help through Interim Disaster Case Management Program

This interim DCMP is funded by the American Red Cross for 90 days and will provide 20 dedicated case managers who will be able to help support up to 700 individuals. Once finalized, the FEMA-supported DCMP will expand to provide support to all survivors for up to two years.

Maui Relief TANF program assists families with children impacted by wildfires

In partnership with the state Department of Human Services, Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. is administering the Maui Relief TANF Program that will provide help with housing, auto and utility payments and other expenses for income-eligible families with children who were directly impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires.

Families impacted by Maui fires encouraged to apply today for child care assistance

Families who have been impacted by the Maui fires—whether on Maui or having recently relocated due to the fires—must apply by Oct. 31 to get assistance under these temporary rules. DHS encourages impacted families to apply today.

SNAP Replacement Benefits Deadline Extended to April 7

The Department of Human Services in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency extended the deadline to submit SNAP Replacement Benefits applications for SNAP households residing in the following districts.