DHS Events
DHS hosts various annual events to celebrate achievements, raise money and increase awareness about the needs of persons served by the department. Many of the events are open to the public. Others require pre-registration. Some are by invitation only.
Public events
Project Prom
Dates: Donations: Accepted year round; Project Prom Gown Give-away: March 6 - 10, 2012; Public Sale: TBA
Location: Donations: Human Services Building (Get Directions); Project Prom Shop: Century III Mall
Project Prom provides formal attire to high schools students
receiving services or eligible to receive services from the DHS
through donations from retail establishments and the general public.
Senior Celebration in the Park
Date: May 9, 2012
Location: South Park Fairgrounds (Get Directions)
An opportunity to engage older County residents with information, activities, food and entertainment as a way of honoring the value they bring to the community.
Families United Celebration
Date: TBA
Location: Schenley Park Ice Rink (Get Directions)
CYF is nationally recognized for keeping children safe with their families. This free event in Shenley Park celebrates the strength of families and is open to the public.
Allegheny County Music Festival
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Date: August 26, 2012
Location: Hartwood Acres Park (Get Directions)
The Allegheny County Music Festival is an annual benefit concert for the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund, which provides life-enriching items and opportunities for children served through DHS and Juvenile Probation.
Holiday Project
Date: November/December
Location: Allegheny County
The Holiday Project provides gifts during the holiday season to children receiving services through the Office of Children, Youth and Families. These gifts are donated by companies, groups and individuals living in Allegheny County.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Date: TBA
DHS KEYS AmeriCorps members celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2012 by participating in two service projects to benefit children in Allegheny County.
Pre-registration required
Family Fall Festival
Date: TBA
An annual event that brings all members of CYF foster families out for a day of fun, food and education.
Day of Self-Discovery
Date: May TBA
Begun in 2001, the Day of Self Discovery Conference is an annual event that brings together individuals in Allegheny County who are personally involved in the process of Recovery. Persons who live with mental health concerns or substance use disorders, along with their family members and other supportive stakeholders gather to share about their Recovery experiences in varied and creative ways.
Candidates' Comedy Night
Date: TBA
Candidates Comedy Night is a fundraiser for the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund. Established in 2008, the festivities feature candidates for state and local political offices and other local political leaders taking the stage at a local comedy club.
Invitation Only
Celebration of Success Luncheon
The Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) recognizes and celebrates achievements in academics, social, sports or personal goals despite the adversity in their lives of youth.
Foster Parent Recognition Dinner
This evening of appreciation acknowledges the generosity of men and women who become foster parents for children who are removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or other serious issues.
Local Government Case Competition
Graduate students from local universities compete in interscholastic/interdisciplinary teams to solve challenging public sector problems and increase their knowledge of local government employment opportunities.