A message from DHS Director, Dr. Bruce Goldberg:

"The DHS core values are the same ones we all use in our everyday lives: Integrity, stewardship, responsibility, respect, and professionalism. Now we have the opportunity to integrate these core values into our mission of assisting people to become independent, healthy and safe.

The real challenge comes in how we apply these values to our work, the outcomes they produce, and how – individually and collectively – we are all accountable for those results. This Web site provides you with tools and information to guide you as you apply these values and provide the foundation for how you view our clients and our co-workers.

Your diligence and dedication will determine the future of this agency and whether or not we meet the high standards we have set for ourselves."