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DoHS Extends Application Period for Low Income Energy Assistance Program

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has extended the application period for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) by two weeks. Applications will now be accepted through December 13, 2024. This federally-funded program provides financial assistance to eligible households to help cover the cost of home heating. LIEAP eligibility is determined Read More…

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West Virginia Department of Human Services Provides Response on ABC Motion for Sanctions

NEWS PROVIDED BY West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources     A magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia issued a decision Thursday to Plaintiff’s Motion for Sanctions in the case Jonathan R. et al. v. Jim Justice, et al. between the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) Read More…

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WV Selected to Participate in Federal Policy Academy for 988 Suicide & Crisis Response Lifeline

“This selection is a significant milestone for West Virginia, placing us firmly ahead of the curve in our dedication to serving our residents comprehensively,” Cynthia Persily, Ph.D., Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Human Services said. “By participating in this policy academy, we reaffirm our commitment to proactively address the needs of our Read More…

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DoHS Reminds Potential LIHWAP Applicants of Approaching Deadline

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) reminds West Virginians that the application period for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program(LIHWAP) will end on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 5:00 pm.  LIHWAP is a federally funded program that assists eligible West Virginia residents in paying water or wastewater bills. Eligibility Read More…