"The Department of Human Services - You Need to Know About It" was first aired on Sunday December 29th 2002. Our Guest was Howard Hendrick, Director, Department of Human Services.

1. Major duties of the Department of Human Services - annual budget, number of employees
2. How many people in Oklahoma are affected by DHS operations?
3. Budget crisis this year - where will cuts come from, who will it affect?
4. Aside from budget problems, what are areas that need attention or additional assistance?
5. Will change in administration make any significant difference in method of operations?
6. Are there significant new plans being implemented or on the drawing board that the public should know about?
7. Howard Hendrick sums up what he wants Oklahomans to know about the DHS

Judge Stuart, Kent Meyers, Larry Blankenship, Mick Cornett, Howard Hendrick