• Overview
The Department of Human Services (DHS) helps individuals and families meet basic needs.

• What Happens When You Apply For Assistance?
Our computers check your application to see if we have a record on file for anyone living in your household. Then...

• Verification
What should I bring with me when I apply for assistance?

• The Application and Application Rights
You must complete and turn in an application to determine if you are able to get benefits.

• What Happens After Your Case is Open?
Benefits are issued twice each month on a schedule based on the last digit of your case number. A copy of the schedule will be sent to you.

• Food Benefits for Bridges Clients
Benefit access dates for Bridges clients.

• Cash Benefits for Bridges and Non-Bridges Clients 
Benefit access dates for Bridges and non-Bridges clients.

• Food Benefits for Non-Bridges Clients
Benefit access dates for non-Bridges clients.

• Follow Work Rules and Penalties (FIP or RAP and FAP)
Your work rules will depend on whether you receive FIP or RAP cash assistance; FAP benefits with no cash assistance or time limited FAP benefits.

• Your Rights & Responsibilities While Receiving Assistance
The effect of Immunizations, Child Support From an Absent Parent, Reporting Responsibilities, Redetermination of Eligibility, Welfare Fraud, Repayment of Benefits and Hearings, Conference Rights and Appeals on your benefits.