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DHS Plans State of Human Services Public Forums

Published on March 06, 2025

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services will present six virtual forums to provide the public, providers, and community groups updates on current and future human services topics in Allegheny County.

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County Announces Funding for Refugee Resettlement Services

Published on February 20, 2025

Today Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announced funding to help fill the gap left by a “Stop Work Order” issued by the federal government to refugee resettlement agencies in Allegheny County.

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County-City Partnership Leads to Closure of Encampments

Published on February 10, 2025

More capacity in winter shelter system and success of 500 in 500 has helped unhoused neighbors find shelter and permanent housing

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Hello Baby Celebrates Four Years of Supporting Parents of Newborns

Published on November 22, 2024

The Department of Human Services (DHS) celebrated four years of Hello Baby, an initiative to support families with new babies, at a convening with Healthy Start Pittsburgh and other community leaders and key partners at Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg earlier this week.

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Holiday Project Gift Donation Locations Announced

Published on November 13, 2024

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Holiday Project is once again collecting donated new, unwrapped gifts for children and youth who receive services through its Office of Children, Youth and Families.

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DHS Announces Comprehensive Winter Shelter Plans

Published on October 21, 2024

Erin Dalton, director of DHS, is announcing a comprehensive winter shelter plan that will increase capacity, extend service hours, and provide essential resources to help individuals stay safe during the coldest months.

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County Selected to Participate in National Initiative

Published on October 17, 2024

Today County Executive Sara Innamorato announced that Allegheny County is one of six communities selected to participate in the Just Home project, a national program designed to advance community-driven efforts to break the link between housing instability and incarceration.

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Allegheny County seeks community input on opioid settlement funds

Published on September 27, 2024

Allegheny County is holding a series of listening sessions and online activities to gather public input into where to invest millions of dollars from national opioid settlement funds and other funding sources.

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Allegheny County Offers Updates on ‘500 in 500’ 100 Days After Launch

Published on September 18, 2024

Approximately 100 days have passed since the County launched its “500 in 500” initiative in early June, and today County Executive Sara Innamorato offered an update on the progress to date.

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Allegheny County DHS Response to Controller O'Connor's Audit

Published on September 05, 2024

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) appreciates Controller O’Connor’s main findings that: 1. there is not sufficient funding to address homelessness in our community and, 2. the lack of affordable housing is leading to long stays in the shelter and inefficiencies in the bridge housing programs.

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Allegheny County Press Releases

DHS Plans State of Human Services Public Forums

County Announces Funding for Refugee Resettlement Services

County-City Partnership Leads to Closure of Encampments

Hello Baby Celebrates Four Years of Supporting Parents of Newborns

Holiday Project Gift Donation Locations Announced

DHS Announces Comprehensive Winter Shelter Plans

County Selected to Participate in National Initiative

Allegheny County seeks community input on opioid settlement funds

Allegheny County Offers Updates on ‘500 in 500’ 100 Days After Launch

Allegheny County DHS Response to Controller O'Connor's Audit

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