About DHS: Mission Statement The mission of the Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the community, assists low-income individuals and families to maximize their potential for economic security and self-sufficiency. Ask the Director. Director's Biography The District’s New “Service Integration” Initiative by DHS Director Berns DHS Organizational Chart* Administrations             Economic Security (formerly known as Income Maintenance)                         Mission                                       Family Services                         Mission                               * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.