The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is currently grappling with a billion-dollar backlog of delayed grant disbursements following a recent cybersecurity incident known as DOGE. These delays are impacting crucial programs, including those providing support for youth homelessness and addressing domestic violence. The HHS is working to resolve the issues and expedite the release of funds, but the delays have raised concerns about the potential disruption of essential services for vulnerable populations.