Kids Are Waiting (KAW), the Pew Charitable Trusts
Explores how the child welfare system in Allegheny County focuses on prevention services to successfully reduce the number of children in out-of-home placement.
University of Pittsburgh
This document, created in response to needs identified by the diverse groups participating in the DHS Immigrants and Internationals Advisory Council, serves as a resource guide for those seeking information about immigrants’ eligibility for public benefits.
American Jails Magazine, November/December 2007
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Discusses Allegheny County’s investment in intensive, community-and home-based prevention services for families at risk of child abuse and/neglect
National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health
Examines the results of the Partnerships for Youth Transitions initiatives funded by SAMHSA in five communities across the country, including Allegheny County
National Family Preservation Network
Discusses DHS’s use of innovative, evidence-based practices in the child welfare system to improve outcomes for children and families
With the creation of the Department of Human Services in 2007, Director Marc Cherna began the process of integrating the existing Departments of Aging, Federal Programs, Children and Youth Services and Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Drug & Alcohol/Homeless & Hunger Programs. The restructuring, which was the result of a lengthy internal planning process and public discussion, is discussed in this paper, and updated a year later in the related progress report.