Joint Finance Committee Hearing Fiscal Year 2013 Elaine Archangelo Division Director Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Department of Health and Social Services Division of Social Services

Delaware Health and Social Services DSS Mission Statement The mission of Social Services is to be responsive to the diverse needs of vulnerable and low-income residents by sharing information and providing timely and accurate benefits that improve nutrition and healthcare and supplement basic financial needs; doing so effectively, ethically, and with respect, compassion, and accountability.

Delaware Health and Social Services Benefit Program Summary TANFTemporary Assistance for Needy Families GAGeneral Assistance FSPFood Supplement Program, aka Food Stamps or SNAP MA/CHIPMedicaid and Delaware Healthy Children Program POCPurchase of Care

Delaware Health and Social Services Overview Program AVE YTD TANF 11,66213,37313,090 GA3,485 3,750 4,054 FSP 107, , ,098 POC 13,69614,46114,560 Medicaid 173, , ,114 CHIP 6,332 6,258 6,338

Delaware Health and Social Services Efficiencies Process Management Change Report Center LMS

Delaware Health and Social Services Accomplishments ASSIST on-line application SNAP Performance Bonus

Delaware Health and Social Services Accomplishments continued Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children (SEBTC) Demo Participant in Early Learning Challenge Grant SNAP Partnerships

Delaware Health and Social Services FY 13 Governor’s Recommended Budget Child Care $1,541.4 $2,008.2 Provider Increase $ 59.5

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