Executive Office
The Executive Office is responsible for directing the overall policy, administration and operation of DHS, its offices, programs and services, and for ensuring that the Department meets the human service needs of Allegheny County residents. All DHS program offices, cross-systems programs and services for transition-age youth are overseen by the Executive Deputy Director for Integrated Program Services.
DHS Director
Marc Cherna
Human Services Building
One Smithfield Street
Fourth Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2221
Phone: 412-350-5701
Fax: 412-350-4004 DHS Executive Deputy Director for Integrated Program Services
Patricia L. Valentine
One Smithfield Street
Fourth Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-350-7338
Fax: 412-350-4004
DHS Organizational Chart
Program Offices
Area Agency on Aging
Office of Behavioral Health
Office of Children, Youth and Families
Office of Community Services
Office of Intellectual Disability
Housing
Immigrant and Internationals Resources
Systems Integration
Children's Cabinet
Family Support Partners/Youth Support Partners
High Fidelity Wraparound
Improving Outcomes for Children and Families in Allegheny County Intitiative
Interagency Review Process
Jail Collaborative/Offender Re-integration
Models for Change -- MacArthur Projects
Rapid Response Team
RESPOND
System Improvement Through Youth
Youth Development Project
Transition-aged Foster Care Youth
Embark! Mentoring Program
Educational Liaisons
Independent Living Initiative
Independent Living Programs
Youth Engagement Specialists