Financial Assistance Advisory Council

The Financial Assistance Advisory Council advises the Department of Human Services on the administration of public assistance programs in Hawaii, including eligibility standards, benefit levels, and program integrity for programs such as SNAP, TANF, and general assistance. It reviews proposed rule changes and provides community input on how programs affect low-income residents. The council ensures that community perspectives inform DHS policy decisions.

If you or someone you know receives food assistance, cash assistance, or other public benefits in Hawaii, this council helps shape the rules governing those programs. Public testimony is a key way for recipients and advocates to influence benefit policy.