Department of Public Welfare State Documents
The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) promoted local social services and planning activities, distributed federal and state funds to local agencies, and developed programs to respond to the human service needs of the Commonwealth’s residents. Programs provided basic needs including money, food, shelter, health care, heat, and job-funding assistance for individuals and families. The Department also provided treatment, care, and supported services in state-operated facilities and in the community for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities as well as children and families.
The publications of the Department of Public Welfare contain annual reports, bulletins, and educational guides. Selected topics from these publications include child abuse and intellectual disabilities. The bulk of the current material is dated from 2003 to 2012.
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