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The following is a listing of Archived DSHS news releases. For more information on news releases, call the contact person listed at the beginning of the release.
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Archived Press Releases
2007 Archived Press Releases
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
December 28, 2007
DSHS wins OK for extra disaster outreach and counselors to assist residents of Western Washington flood areas
December 26, 2007
Washington extends mental health benefit to clients of General Assistance-Unemployable program
December 21, 2007
David Weston named Chief of Mental Health Services for DSHS Mental Health Division
Storm-related DSHS food benefits now available in Kitsap County
Deadline for DSHS food benefits extended to January 2 in Grays Harbor and Lewis counties
Disaster Food Stamp Program now operating in Clallam County
December 20, 2007
Myla Hite, human resources and labor relations veteran, named to No. 2 job in HRSA Division of Legal Services
December 17, 2007
Food benefits for storm victims now available in Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties
December 14, 2007
DSHS open Saturday to help people apply for food benefits December 21 deadline for disaster food stamp program
December 13, 2007
DSHS names new head of the Economic Services Administration
December 12, 2007
Residents in flood areas may need crisis counseling other mental health services for months to come
December 10, 2007
DSHS to Initiate Feed Washington Families Disaster Food Stamp Program in Grays Harbor and Lewis counties
December 07, 2007
DSHS offices reopen for business in most disaster areas
December 05, 2007
DSHS Continues to provide services through the storm
Washington receives second Access to Recovery grant to support chemical dependency treatment programs
DSHS Shows Gains in Work with Foster Children
DSHS Summary Suspends the License of Private Auburn Adult Family Home
DSHS Summary Suspends the License of Private Elma Adult Family Home
DSHS Revokes the License of Private Kent Adult Family Home
December 04, 2007
DSHS continues services in aftermath of storm Shelton office reopens today limited services at Forks
November 30, 2007
Washington to receive second Access to Recovery grant during program at State Capitol Campus December 5
November 26, 2007
DSHS Pierce County reach agreement on mental health crisis services in 2008
November 19, 2007
New DSHS director of Government and Community Relations appointed
November 09, 2007
Washington communities to share drug prevention strategies at November 16 - 17 Prevention Summit in Vancouver
DSHS veterans program selected for review as possible model for other states
November 07, 2007
Free Caregiver Information kits are available to help Washington families caring for adults and relatives raising children
DSHS hosts Bridging the Gap summit for minority
October 26, 2007
DSHS summit offers free resources for foster parents and caregivers
October 25, 2007
DSHS Summary Suspends/Revokes the License of Private Spokane Adult Family Home
October 24, 2007
DSHS co-sponsors November 15 Community Forum in Tukwila on childrens mental health services
October 19, 2007
DSHS developing a Navigator program to help minority communities access health care
Washington state investigators lead nation again in uncovering Social Security disability cheats
DSHS to Convene Disproportionality Advisory Committee
October 15, 2007
DSHS Honors Yakima Leaders for Supporting Kids and Families
DSHS receives federal grant to help protect Medicaid by detecting fraud and abuse
October 11, 2007
Washingtons foster care payments More than double recommendations made in recent national study
October 03, 2007
Rainier School Employees Arrested
October 02, 2007
2007 Heart Gallery Photo Exhibit visits Aberdeen for the first time
DSHS alerts Medicaid doctors and pharmacists that Congress is delaying start of special prescription rule
September 26, 2007
DSHS police and sheriff association sign agreement to enhance communications on child protective services cases
September 20, 2007
DSHS suspends and revokes the license of private adult family home in Federal Way
Foster Parents and Caregivers Give Caseworkers High Marks
Governor Gregoire presents first annual Spirit of Youth Award
September 14, 2007
Hundreds of foster parents and caregivers gather at Ocean Shores conference September 23 - 25
September 13, 2007
Child welfare documentary selected for Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
September 11, 2007
DSHS to assume payment for mental health services in Pierce County on January 1, 2008
September 07, 2007
Puyallup Fair hosts the Washington State Heart Gallery photo exhibit
John Clayton promoted to permanent DSHS assistant secretary for the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
Those addicted to gambling may not be leading cheers for the first big football weekend of the fall
DSHS selects new manager for Medicaid Hearings and Appeals
September 04, 2007
DSHS warns parents to do their homework as children return to school
Bellingham DSHS office telephone number to change
DSHS hospital patient settle lawsuit in 2004 rape
August 30, 2007
September is Recovery Month Treatment of drug use disorders is saving the state medical and long term care costs
DSHS Revokes the License of Private Marysville Adult Family Home
August 24, 2007
DSHS Suspends/Revokes the License of Private Valley Adult Family Home
August 23, 2007
DSHS Summary Suspends/Revokes the License of Private Yakima Adult Family Home
DSHS pilot project on Medicaid integration wins praise in study on improving services for chronically ill clients
August 21, 2007
DSHS and University of Washington name new Director at Washington Institute for Mental Illness Research and Training
Annual federal child support fee starts October 1
August 14, 2007
DSHS Revokes the License of Private Lake Forest Park Adult Family Home
August 09, 2007
DSHS Secretary releases review of agencys actions in case involving 12 year old Pierce County child
August 06, 2007
DSHS reminds health care providers to report National Provider Identifiers by August 17
July 30, 2007
Washingtons employers deserve recognition during child support awareness month
July 17, 2007
New coverage options for uninsured children
July 16, 2007
DSHS offers free workshop on opening adult family homes
Special investigative unit gets Social Security award
DSHS names Stephanie Lane to mental health consumer post
July 03, 2007
DSHS suspends the license of Sunnyside adult family home
June 29, 2007
DSHS sponsors conference on employment for adult and youth mental health consumers
Financial exploitation of the elderly is focus of July Adult Abuse Prevention month
June 28, 2007
Tacoma addiction institute focuses on Partnerships for Recovery
June 18, 2007
Kitsap County jury dismisses sex abuse case against DSHS and foster dad
June 12, 2007
DSHS Revokes the License of Private Federal Way Adult Family Home
DSHS Revokes the License of Private Tacoma Adult Family Home
June 07, 2007
DSHS notifies health-care providers they need to report their new National Provider Identifiers to the state
June 06, 2007
Washington State shows improved immunization rates for Medicaid children
June 04, 2007
DSHS specialist wins National Social Security Award
June 01, 2007
DSHS issues decision to withdraw the Area Agency on Aging designation of the Human Services Council
May 25, 2007
Proms, parties and unwary parents -- it all adds up to a dangerous season for teens in transition
DSHS releases report on safety issues for mental health workers in wake of legislation to beef up training, response
May 11, 2007
DSHS schedules SeaTac community forum to discuss improvements in mental health delivery system
David Weston named as interim Mental Health Services Chief
DSHS to open new satellite forensics unit in Seattle to speed up court-ordered testing on mental competency
May 10, 2007
DSHS partners with State Patrol, Social Security to save millions with disability fraud investigations
May 01, 2007
Low Income Seniors May be Eligible for Free Produce at Local Farmers Markets
April 17, 2007
Picture Yourself in Their Life: 2007 Heart Gallery Kicks Off at the Puyallup Fair
April 16, 2007
Underage Drinking in Washington is an Adult Problem
April 09, 2007
Interim Director Named to Newly Reorganized Division of Employment and Assistance Programs
April 06, 2007
John Clayton appointed interim assistant secretary for the DSHS Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
April 04, 2007
Leadership change announced for DSHS Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
March 30, 2007
Long-standing DSHS eligibility worker to retire; Division of Systems and Monitoring salutes its top performances
DSHS selects new Office Chief for MEDS and new Operations Chief for Mental Health Division
March 26, 2007
DSHS Suspends and Revokes the License of Private Seattle Adult Family Home
DSHS Revokes the License of Private Adult Family Home in Valleyford near Spokane
DSHS Suspends and Revokes the License of Private Tumwater Adult Family Home
Federal judge dissolves long-standing injunction against DSHS sex offender treatment program
March 22, 2007
State medical directors agree on new guidelines for prescribing narcotics
March 21, 2007
DSHS asks for publics help in locating foster child
Missing foster youth found safe
Alcohol, drugs, and violence continue to impact state youth, survey says
March 20, 2007
Online kinship care information is now available for grandparents and other relatives raising children
March 19, 2007
March Madness can be a real problem for addicted gambler trying to avoid temptation
March 13, 2007
DSHS involvement in malnourished child case
New Information Available on Child Fatality
March 12, 2007
DSHS salutes Adam Kissinger as Employee of the Month
March 07, 2007
Gambling Awareness Week focuses states attention on identification, treatment, and prevention of gambling addictions
March 06, 2007
Job Fair for persons with disabilities set for Seattle Center on Wednesday
March 05, 2007
Coalition has a simple message for Washington State parents: Start talking before they start drinking!
February 27, 2007
DSHS Summary Suspends and Revokes the License of Private Marysville Adult Family Home
February 26, 2007
DSHS Summary Suspends and Revokes the License of Private Covington Adult Family Home
February 23, 2007
Louis McDermott to head Medicaid Rates Office
DSHS stops admissions in privately owned nursing home in Edmonds
February 22, 2007
DSHS Summary Suspends and Revokes the License of Private Edmonds Adult Family Home
DSHS Revokes the License of Private Lynden Adult Family Home
February 15, 2007
DSHS offers free Aberdeen workshop on opening adult family homes
February 08, 2007
A new telebraille device is under development specifically for Washington States deaf-blind residents
February 05, 2007
DSHS Hires Former Television News Producer as Media Relations Manager
DSHS posts Medicaid drug information on Internet for easy access by providers and pharmacists
February 01, 2007
Dont Hang Up the Phone on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
January 31, 2007
DSHS cites progress in states 2006 Medicaid audit
January 30, 2007
Before You Bet On the Super Bowl, Know the Signs of Problem Gambling
January 26, 2007
DSHS appoints two officials to help refugees and immigrants who live in Washington
Innovative Medicaid Integration Pilot Project Shows Improvements Over Two Years
January 25, 2007
DSHS to brief Clark County physicians and other providers on tool kit for treating Medicaid patients with drug issues
January 22, 2007
DSHS makes advances in child safety, Little movement yet in Braam measures
January 17, 2007
Veteran DSHS manager appointed to head the departments IT Division
January 16, 2007
DSHS unveils provider's tool kit to help identify and treat Medicaid patients with narcotics and other drug issues
2006 Archived Press Releases
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
December 29, 2006
Benefit payment checks for some DSHS clients may arrive early or late because of January 2 day of mourning
December 22, 2006
Washington State Employees In DSHS Volunteer To Spread Holiday Cheer
DSHS selects veteran psychologist as new Chief for Child Study & Treatment Center in Lakewood
December 19, 2006
Washington State QUILTS FOR KIDS group donates more handicrafts to foster children
New video guides youth in foster care through the state's legal system
December 11, 2006
Good news for Thurston County Medicaid families covered by Healthy Options managed care plans
December 08, 2006
New logo unveiled for Washington Relay service for deaf and hard of hearing residents
December 07, 2006
DSHS schedules public hearings in Tri-Cities
December 04, 2006
Quicker response to abuse and neglect reduced repeat maltreatment by 25 percent
DSHS Recognized By Council of State Governments for Innovative Interpreter Broker Program
November 30, 2006
New support program helps workers cope with critical incidents
November 27, 2006
DSHS launches unique Childrens Mental Health Pilot
November 14, 2006
Adkins named DSHS Indian policy manager in Seattle
November 09, 2006
DSHS selects health vendors, finalizes details for launch of new chronic Care Management program next year
Veterans Day: DSHS merges project to benefit state s veterans with Medicaid computer-based Payment Review Program
November 03, 2006
DSHS taps into employer-sponsored health coverage when it can save money for the state Medicaid program
Western State Hospital Welcomes New Medical Director
November 01, 2006
Information kits to help people caring for adults and children are available from Department of Social and Health Services
October 30, 2006
Echo Glen earns prestigious award for therapy program
October 23, 2006
Five DSHS offices merge to better serve the public
October 20, 2006
Veteran Medicaid Manager Manning Pellanda named Director of Eligibility & Service Delivery Division
DSHS is offering vocational rehabilitation services to 2,000 more people with disabilities
October 19, 2006
Federal government reviews and praises DSHS programs allowing people with developmental disabilities to live in their communities
October 17, 2006
Washington communities to share drug prevention strategies at Oct. 20-21 Prevention Summit in Tri-Cities
October 05, 2006
DSHS to dedicate new downtown Olympia headquartersfor Health and Recovery Services Administration on Oct. 9
October 04, 2006
Young people with disabilities and employers looking for enthusiastic workers can link up on Oct. 18
Consolidation of Tri-Cities DSHS offices to bring efficiencies and fewer office visits for clients
October 02, 2006
DSHS offers free workshops on opening adult family homes in Clallam and Whitman counties
September 29, 2006
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month --DSHS and others are available to help victims
September 28, 2006
Two Washington State Hospitals plan special events during Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 2-7
DSHS volunteers lead yard clean up efforts for elderly and people with disabilities
September 25, 2006
DSHS revokes license of private adult family home in Steilacoom
September 18, 2006
Court settlement to improve the delivery of information and support for people with developmental disabilities living in their communities
September 13, 2006
DSHS fines privately owned nursing home in Spokane
September 12, 2006
Progress made in Braam compliance plan
2005 Washington State Juvenile Arrest Rate drops again
September 08, 2006
DSHS plans safety summits for mental health workers
Medicaid schedules provider workshops in first step to new computer payment system
September 07, 2006
DSHS, Community Transformation Partnership co-sponsoring free September workshops to build recovery awareness
September 06, 2006
State child support collections top last year's figures
September 01, 2006
Health care and recovery programs at DSHS reorganize and streamline some functions
August 31, 2006
DSHS appoints new director of Government and Community Relations
August 29, 2006
Retirement event set for Tuesday, August 29, in Olympia for Medicaid's retiring eligibility expert, Steven Wish
August 15, 2006
DSHS names Developmental Disability executive as Assistant Director of Mental Health Division
August 09, 2006
Fircrest and Yakima Valley School score well in Consumer Reports study
August 02, 2006
Charles named DSHS Indian policy manager in Port Angeles
Washington settles Oak Harbor sex abuse case for $1.5 million
July 26, 2006
DSHS expands managed care agreement with health plan for General Assistance medical coverage pilot
July 20, 2006
DSHS summarily suspends license of private adult family home in Yakima
July 12, 2006
Western State Hospital opens patient-driven center
July 11, 2006
DSHS clients are able to buy fresh food with electronic benefits cards at farmer's market in Lake City
July 10, 2006
DSHS releases Request for Proposals to replace Disease Management program with Chronic Care Management
July 07, 2006
DSHS data find financial exploitation is the most frequently reported type of vulnerable adult abuse
July 05, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Washington Awarded $4.8 Million Performance Bonus for Reducing Basic Food Errors
July 03, 2006
Addiction disorders treatment programs and staff to be honored at Seattle Pacific conference
June 30, 2006
Baby and Family Granted Supervised Visitations
Fast, comprehensive website to help parents research licensed child care providers debuts Monday
Don't let alcohol put a chill in your summer
June 29, 2006
New reports outline strengths and need for changes at Frances Haddon Morgan Center
June 28, 2006
DSHS to end contract to serve the deaf and hard of hearing through Tacoma-based TACID
June 21, 2006
State informs school districts that federal government may shut down administrative match outreach program
Governor Gregoire honors six young writers being raised in relatives care
June 16, 2006
Yakima forum to address concerns of the Hispanic Community
June 14, 2006
When fathers recover from alcohol and drug dependency, children show improved behavior, functioning
June 13, 2006
DSHS selects fiscal veteran as Deputy Director of Medicaid Finance/Rates division
Preliminary Review Finds RSN bidders in compliance after second round of mental health procurement
June 12, 2006
DSHS schedules public hearings on Therapeutic Health Services proposed relocation of methadone program in Shoreline
June 09, 2006
Medicaid Disease Management program winds down as DSHS prepares new approach for 2007
June 08, 2006
DSHS names Doug Allen to head Prevention and Treatment of Drug and Gambling Addictions
June 07, 2006
Washington State launches Web site on mental health issues and decisions under landmark Transformation Grant
June 05, 2006
DSHS revokes license of private Olympia Adult family home
June 02, 2006
Downsizing agreement keeps one Fodor Home open in Lake Forest Park
State Medicaid program's tribal liaison takes leave to work with American Indian Health Commission
May 26, 2006
Notice of Revoked Certification and to Cease and Desist Hope Recovery Services-Kent, Agency Number 17 0418 00
May 19, 2006
Tacoma DSHS worker receives coveted child welfare award
May 17, 2006
New pocket cards will help law enforcement identify child abuse and neglect
May 16, 2006
CORRECTION EDITOR'S NOTE: Eric Burgess misidentified as holding suspended adult family home license in news release
National study raises new concerns about teen abuse of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicine
CORRECTION EDITOR'S NOTE: Eric Burgess misidentified as holding suspended adult family home license in news release
State work group plans another listening session for public feedback in Friday Harbor on May 25
May 08, 2006
DSHS fines privately owned nursing home in Auburn
May 05, 2006
Families honored for fostering Washington's children
DSHS hires consulting firm to review health care at Morgan Center
When it comes to treating drug use disorders, the first step is identifying the problem
May 04, 2006
Media Alert DSHS needs help to locate runaway teen who may need medical care
May 01, 2006
Statewide public hearings set to obtaincomments on planning to help seniors
April 28, 2006
Heart Gallery premier scheduled in Spokane exhibit opens on Tuesday
April 27, 2006
DSHS takes latest audit findings seriously
April 25, 2006
DSHS revokes license of private adult family home in Cheney
April 21, 2006
State stops new placements of children with disabilities at Fodor homes
April 18, 2006
DSHS Fines privately owned nursing home in Tacoma
April 14, 2006
Lakeland Village cited following March 21 drowning
April 10, 2006
Brisbois named DSHS Indian policy manager in Spokane region
April 07, 2006
Popular DSHS Child Maltreatment Conference Scheduled for May Media welcome to attend Speeches and workshops
April 06, 2006
Kitsap County tragedy is reminder there are safe places for abandoned babies
April 03, 2006
DSHS fines privately owned nursing home in Hoquiam
DSHS schedules public hearing on proposed changes to WorkFirst rules
March 31, 2006
Six letters of intent to bid are submitted in latest round of mental health upgrade
March 30, 2006
DSHS moves to increase state's drug rebates with help from providers, clinics
March 28, 2006
DSHS works with Braam Panel to improve the lives of children in foster care
March 24, 2006
Scores of community Town Hall meetings planned across state next week to fight against underage drinking
Moses Lake DSHS worker to represent state At hurricane response critique conference
Health and Recovery Services Administration begins move into its new Cherry Street Plaza headquarters
March 22, 2006
DSHS to end protective payee services for some WorkFirst families
March 21, 2006
DSHS Revokes license of private adult family home in Spokane
State work group schedules meetings in Spokane, Vancouver for feedback on Washington's mental health system
DSHS Puyallup office to move April 3 to make services more convenient for clients
March 17, 2006
12 Washington communities receive federal grants for programs to prevent underage drinking
March 16, 2006
State work group plans more public meetings for feedback on Washington's mental health system
63 Washington State communities and parents to team up on this spring to reduce underage drinking
March 15, 2006
Information for reporters: Safe places for abandoned babies
March 14, 2006
Amsterdam Officials Visit State to Learn About JRA Evidence-Based Program
Washington Medicaid policy does not allow coverage of sex-change surgery
March 07, 2006
State work group plans listening sessions for more public feedback on mental health
March 03, 2006
More educational support for foster youth under new DSHS program
March 01, 2006
Grays Harbor County, state work group seek public feedback on mental health
DSHS issues new Request For Proposals in second round of mental health procurement
February 24, 2006
Heart Gallery 2006 Premiere Opens in Vancouver
State schedules Vancouver meetings on mental health and how to address consumer needs
State schedules Everett meeting on mental health and how to address consumer needs
February 22, 2006
State's pharmacists can now bill DSHS for Medicaid-Medicare co-payments
February 16, 2006
DSHS suspends license of Pasco child care operation
February 15, 2006
DSHS summarily suspends license of Private adult family home in Vancouver
February 14, 2006
DSHS Revokes license of private adult family home in Spokane
February 10, 2006
State schedules more meetings on mental health and how to address consumer needs
February 09, 2006
DSHS revokes license of private adult family home in Olympia
Long-time DSHS expert appointed to be Washington's refugee coordinator
February 07, 2006
First resident arrived yesterday at DSHS sex offender transition facility in Seattle
February 03, 2006
Community panel completes review of Tyler DeLeon death
DSHS launches Do not Hang Up on Washington Relay telephone calls campaign today in Eastern Washington
February 02, 2006
State sustains appeal of one Regional Support Network in review of December procurement
State wants input on how mental health system can better address consumer needs
January 27, 2006
Children's Services Makes Changes to Improve Child Safety
January 26, 2006
DSHS honors National Mentoring Month by saluting foster care mentors
January 25, 2006
DSHS seeks State Patrol assistance following second burglary at Seattle regional office
January 18, 2006
Some low-income elderly, blind and disabled state residents to share $2.7 million for food
January 13, 2006
Report looks at child support guidelines
January 11, 2006
Wenatchee DSHS office receives national hunger award
January 06, 2006
The holidays are over - but now's the time to remember that fitness goes year-round
January 03, 2006
Family Policy Council Recognized for Best Practice for Prevention of Child Abuse
Modification Date: January 18, 2008
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