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The following is a listing of recent DSHS news releases. News releases will be added as they become available. Releases for prior years can be found in our archive files. For more information on news releases, call the contact person listed at the beginning of the release or the Media Relations Office at (360) 902-7829.


May 22, 2012
DSHS employee arrested today in Pierce Co. for allegedly accessing a former client's Basic Food benefits

May 10, 2012
DSHS Children's Administration, University of Washington and Eastern Washington University join forces to form child welfare professional development partnership

May 04, 2012
State settles lawsuit with young woman abused by her father

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