March 26, 2014 - This morning, Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson recognized the success of Medical Assistance enrollment efforts across Minnesota by visiting an organization that has been helping Somali immigrants sign up for health coverage.

March 21, 2014 - Gathering input from people with disabilities about the state's transportation system is the aim of a public forum Wednesday, March 26, sponsored the state departments of Human Services (DHS) and Transportation (MnDOT) as part of Minnesota's Olmstead Plan implementation.

March 14, 2014 - Gov. Mark Dayton’s supplemental budget recommendations for the 2014-2015 biennium are available on the Minnesota Management & Budget’s website. Fact sheets summarizing human services proposals for the 2014 legislative session are now available on the DHS website.

March 14, 2014 - Southern Prairie Community Care, a 12-county collaborative in Southwest Minnesota, recently signed a contract to join the Integrated Health Partnerships demonstration, which strives to deliver higher quality and lower costs through innovative approaches to care and payment.

March 11, 2014 - "Follow," or subscribe to updates, from the Minnesota Department of Human Services on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. The department recently added an official DHS home page to LinkedIn, a professional networking site, featuring job postings at DHS facilities.

March 11, 2014 - Minnesotans will see reminders that there is hope and help for people concerned about their own or another person’s gambling habits during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.

March 11, 2014 - Gambling is occasional and fun for most adults but negatively affects finances, work and family for several million Americans. To help increase understanding about the risks involved, the DHS Compulsive Gambling Program is sponsoring messages on billboards and in social media during March, which is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

March 07, 2014 - Child care providers now have a greater incentive to improve the quality of care for children with high needs, thanks to a $19.4 million state investment proposed by Gov. Mark Dayton and approved by the Minnesota Legislature last session.

February 26, 2014 - Fact sheets summarizing human services bonding proposals for the 2014 legislative session are now available on the DHS website. Two fact sheets highlighting improvements at the Minnesota Security Hospital and funding for expanded early childhood learning facilities are on the legislative information page. Legislative reports and background information will be added to the page as well.

February 24, 2014 - Each year, more than 600 homeless and at-risk youth in Duluth visit Life House for walk-in access to food, shelter, job training, counseling and other services. With a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Life House will now be able to reach more young Minnesotans.