Work and Family Services Unit

The Division of Hearings and Appeals' (DHA) Work and Family Services unit conducts administrative hearings required by state and federal law for the Department of Health Services, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Administration.

Hearings are generally held by phone or at county social service agencies. Decisions must be issued within either 60, 90 or 120 days, depending on the type of hearing.

This information has been provided to better explain the hearing process. It is not intended to substitute for the legal advice and assistance of an attorney. This is a general explanation and does not cover all details contained in the applicable statutes.

• Agencies and Hearing types
  
• Requesting a Hearing (Process and Forms)
  
• Scheduling
  
• The Hearing
  
• After the Hearing
  
• Decisions
  
• To withdraw your request, you may use our Voluntary Withdrawal Form.
  
• FAQ
  
• The unit in numbers: Annual New Cases, Annual Closed Cases

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