Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

The Office of Vital Statistics in Kent County will be closed to the public on August 19 and 20, 2026 as it prepares to move to the James Williams State Service Center (805 River Road, Dover).

Thank you for your patience during this transition.

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is announcing a major upgrade to the state’s lost and found pet reporting system through a new partnership with Petco Love Lost.

Dover, DE (August 13, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is announcing a major upgrade to the state’s lost and found pet reporting system through a new partnership with Petco Love Lost. The free nationwide database for lost and found pets will bec...

08/14/2026

Join us for a Community Resource Fair at the Blue Hen Corporate Center (655 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901) on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

08/14/2026

Following recent federal changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is reassuring families that Delaware’s childhood vaccination guidance and access remain unchanged.

NEW CASTLE (August 13, 2026) – Following recent federal changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is reassuring families that Delaware’s childhood vaccination guidance and access remain unchanged. Delaware continues to follow long ...

08/13/2026

Protect your food benefits and SUN Bucks by following these tips!

Contact Delaware’s EBT Customer Service: ConnectEBT mobile app | www.ConnectEBT.com | 1-800-526-9099 for assistance if you need it.

Proteja sus beneficios alimentarios y SUN Bucks siguiendo estos consejos.

Comuníquese con el servicio de atención al cliente de EBT de Delaware: aplicación móvil ConnectEBT | www.ConnectEBT.com | 1-800-526-9099 para obtener ayuda si la necesita.

08/12/2026

Make a real difference in the lives of Delawareans with developmental disabilities!

Join a state-operated team providing skilled care, habilitation, and family-focused services on a dedicated campus in Georgetown. Competitive state benefits, health coverage options, and pension.

Apply today on the Delaware Employment Link – search “Stockley Center Nursing.”

https://statejobs.delaware.gov/

08/12/2026

The Office of Vital Statistics in Kent County will be closed to the public on August 19, 2026 as it prepares to move to the James Williams State Service Center (805 River Road, Dover) next week.

Thank you for your patience during this transition.

08/11/2026

We've given our website a brand-new look to make it easier for you to find the services you need. Check it out at dhss.delaware.gov