Welcome to the AMERICAN SAMOA GOVERNMENT
Department of Human & Social Services

Mission: It is the mission of the Department of Human and Social Services (DHSS), to provide the best possible services and resources for the betterment of the lives of the people of American Samoa.

The Department of Human & Social Services (DHSS) is a dynamic, innovative, compassionate and professional organization for the practice of social work and human services such as counseling, client protection and advocacy, family preservation, child care, nutrition counseling and education, assistance in vocational rehabilitation, substance abuse awareness and education, and nutrition assistance for at-risk community members.

Within this departmental setting, everyone is treated with dignity, honesty, courtesy and respect. We value our staff; they are our best asset.

Vision: By providing quality services and promoting healthy communities, we are valued by those we serve and our partners as the leading social service organization in the nation.

Values:

• Excellence: We achieve and maintain quality results and outcomes through continuous performance improvement and learning.
• Commitment to Service: We dedicate ourselves to provide services unconditionally and without partiality. Accountability: We take full responsibility for our behavior and performance.
• Empowerment: We create a culture that encourages people to exercise their judgment and initiative in pursuit of the organizational goals.
• Integrity: Our commitment to honesty, fairness, loyalty, and the best interests of our customers and employees.
• Respect: We recognize and honor the contributions of one another in our daily activities and create an environment of mutual respect
• Teamwork: We encourage active collaboration to solve problems, make decisions, and achieve common goals.