State of Human Services
The Department of Human Services (DHS) State of Human Services virtual sessions bring together providers, staff, advisory board members, public officials, advocates, and neighbors. Virtual sessions are open to the public to hear updates, share insights, and stay connected to the issues that matter most in our community.
The 2026 series will take place every other month. Sessions will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and announcements will be emailed through our newsletter. To stay up-to-date and receive invitations to future events, sign up for DHS Network Alerts.
Upcoming Session
The State of Child and Family Well-Being
DHS Interim Alex Jutca and Dr. Cheryl Hall-Russell will discuss the current state of child welfare and family strengthening supports in Allegheny County.
Meeting Details
Thursday, August 6, 2026
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Virtual via Zoom
Register for August 6, 2026
American Sign Language (ASL) and Spanish interpretation will be available. If you need interpretation in another language or have additional accessibility requests, please contact DHS-Communications@alleghenycounty.us.
Past Sessions
Session 1: Q&A with DHS Interim Director Alex Jutca
DHS Interim Director Alex Jutca shared an overview of the department’s 2026 strategic initiatives and priorities(PDF, 9MB), and Dr. Cheryl Hall-Russell moderated a live Q&A where participants can ask questions and engage directly with Alex.
Session 1, 2026 Recording
Recordings Archive