Media Resources
Contacts
Local Media Outlets
Jonathan McKain, 412-350-3439 (office) 412-592-1851 (cell)
jonathan.mckain@alleghenycounty.us
Elaine Plunkett, 412-350-6897 (office) 412-287-3260 (cell)
elaine.plunkett@alleghenycounty.us
National Media Outlets
Karen Blumen 412-350-5707 (office)
karen.blumen@alleghenycounty.us
Right-to-Know (RTK) Requests
RTK Inquiries related to DHS are handled by the Allegheny County Executive Branch Open Records Officer.
DHS Organizational List
Offices and Bureaus of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Official names of the Offices and Bureaus that comprise DHS and the individuals who oversee them.
DHS Innovations
Since its creation in 1997, DHS has worked to improve the way human services are provided to the residents of Allegheny County. DHS Innovations highlights some of the most significant DHS achievements.
Press Releases
Current and archived DHS-issued press releases
Published Documents
DHS News
Current and archived issues of the DHS monthly staff newsletter.
Research documents
DHS-produced research products related to the activities of DHS.
Background
This content is a selection of information deemed of particular interest to members of the media. All of it and more is available on the DHS website.
Allegheny County Community Profiles
Key census data about the neighborhoods that comprise Allegheny County as well as information about what DHS services are available to residents.
DHS budget
A high-level accounting of the current and projected DHS budget.
DHS/Community Resources to Support County Residents
A categorized list of links and phone numbers related to information about human services in Allegheny County.
DHS funding sources
A list of the 193 funding streams that allow DHS to provide more than 1,600 discrete services to benefit more than 200,000 individuals every year.
DHS office profiles
Current background information for DHS and the DHS offices.
DHS receives national recognition
Select examples of recognition DHS has received due to its reputation as a national model for human services providers.
Overview of Key CYF Philosophies, Practices and Procedures
Clear descriptions of child welfare operations in Allegheny County.