DHS Budget and Funding
Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) receives funding from federal, state and local sources to support programs that strengthen the well-being of children, families and adults across Allegheny County.
Each year, DHS receives approximately $1 billion, with more than half of those funds dedicated to behavioral health services, including insurance claims. DHS uses its funding to deliver high-quality, equitable human services; invest in prevention and long-term stability; respond to community needs using data and evidence; and support a strong network of community-based providers who make this work possible.
Recent Budget Updates
Major Funding Sources
- Pennsylvania Behavioral HealthChoices: Funds behavioral health treatment for Medicaid members, managed locally through UPMC Community Care.
- Pennsylvania Human Services Block Grant: Provides flexible funding for locally identified priorities in areas like housing, mental health, and developmental supports.
- Pennsylvania Office of Children, Youth and Families: Supports child protection, prevention, and family preservation through the annual Needs-Based Plan and Budget.
- Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Funds the planning, coordination, and oversight of local drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, and treatment services.
- Pennsylvania Department of Aging: Funds the Area Agency on Aging for home and community-based supports for older adults.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Provides Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant funding to reduce homelessness and expand access to housing supports.