Office of Community Services

The Office of Community Services (OCS) is committed to providing human services that empower people and work to build a healthy, connected community. Through more than 100 community-based agencies and direct services, OCS offers programming that stabilizes housing, strengthens families, and supports community. 

Office of Community Services Programs and Services

OCS focuses on three key areas to support individuals, families, and communities.

Stabilizing Housing 

Allegheny County DHS fulfills the operational duties of the Allegheny County Continuum of Care (CoC), which carries out Allegheny County’s services for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. 

Homeless Services

• Housing and Shelter Service
• Coordinated Entry (Allegheny Link)
• Homeless Supports Coordination
• Eviction Prevention and Landlord Services

Strengthening Families

Early Childhood

• Pregnancy to Three Years Supports (Hello Baby)
• Home visiting for new parents
• Family Centers
• Child Care and Early Learning Programs (ELRC)

School Aged

• Out-of-School Time Programs
• Community-led Diversion (Caring Connections 4 YOUth)

Teens and Young Adults

• 412 Youth Zone

Supporting Community

• Allegheny Go Discounted Fare Program
• Services for veterans
• Services for immigrants
• Self-sufficiency Programs(PDF, 207KB)
• Financial Empowerment Centers
• Magisterial District Courts Resource Specialists
• Community Resource Navigators