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Financial Readiness

You probably have an idea of what you want your future to look like. Maybe your vision includes buying a house or sending your kids to college, or maybe you just want to be able to retire comfortably. Whatever your financial goals are, make a commitment to yourself to take smalls steps now to ensure your future success.

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Family Relationships

At every stage of life, relationships with our spouses, children, and extended families bring us both joy and challenges. Learning to manage stress and understand our emotions and behaviors can help us communicate more effectively with the important people in our lives.

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Holiday Stress

Techniques for managing holiday stress and using the Employee Assistance Program.

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Building Strong Bonds

Building Strong Bonds (PREP8) is a relationship enhancement course that aims to bolster employee resilience by providing support for positive personal relationships. The PREP8 curriculum is based on more than 30 years of empirical research in the field of relationship health and is customized for DHS employees and their spouses or significant others. 

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Social Connectedness

Your social connections with others impact your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Read how to maintain healthy relationships, positive parenting techniques, and dealing with conflict.

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Physical Fitness

Keep your body in peak performance with these tips to improve cardiovascular health, flexibility, body composition, strong muscles and bones, and overall health.

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Mental Well-Being

Mental wellbeing is an integral part of overall health. Check out these resources on mental health and how you can cope with the normal stresses of life and support those who may be going through difficult times.

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My Health

DHS is committed to providing you and your family with knowledge, advice, tips, and resources so you can reach optimal wellness.

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Find DHS Employee Resources

As a DHS employee, you have access to a variety of programs, benefits, and services designed to help you and your family thrive.

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Invest in your Financial Health - Saving for College

There's no doubt that a college education can be costly. If you start planning and saving for college tuition as early as possible, you can benefit from various incentives and reduce the financial load later on. First, estimate how much you need to save to meet college expenses. Then, research your savings options. Some college savings account options come with substantial tax benefits or other incentives. In each case, carefully consider the potential risks, costs, and limitations before investing any money.