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Information for DHS Providers
As the COVID-19 situation is rapidly changing, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is working with providers to help identify the needs of the people we serve. We cannot predict what the future of the outbreak might be, but we are striving to continue to help people who need it most.
Allegheny County Department of Human Services Key Performance Indicators – Covid-19
This dashboard shows changes to key DHS and other county indicators since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Allegheny County COVID-19 Data: Detailed Dashboard
This dashboard allows users to explore detailed data about COVID-19 testing, cases and outcomes and to filter by race, ethnicity, gender and age.
Older Adult Protective Services in Allegheny County, 2015-2018
July 29, 2020
When an individual 60 years of age or older is suspected to be the victim of abuse or neglect, Allegheny County Protective Services investigates and, if the allegation is substantiated, connects the individual to supportive services. This data brief ...
Older Adults’ Perspectives on Home Delivered Meals: A Survey of Participant Satisfaction
July 28, 2020
In partnership with nine community-based providers, Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) provides home-delivered meals to older adults in need. In order to learn more about meal recipient satisfaction, DHS surveyed more than 200 meal p...
Allegheny County COVID-19 Data: Detailed Dashboard
June 15, 2020
This dashboard allows users to explore detailed data about COVID-19 testing, cases and outcomes and to filter by race, ethnicity, gender and age....
Information for DHS Providers
March 17, 2020
As the COVID-19 situation is rapidly changing, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is working with providers to help identify the needs of the people we serve. We cannot predict what the future of the outbreak might be, but we are...
Allegheny County Department of Human Services Key Performance Indicators – Covid-19
March 16, 2020
This dashboard shows changes to key DHS and other county indicators since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic. ...
Community Feedback on Helping Allegheny County Residents During COVID-19 and Beyond
March 15, 2020
Input from community members is vital to the work that Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) does. Understanding the perspectives of people in our community is especially important now as the repercussions from COVID-19 continue to affe...
Allegheny County Child Fatalities and Near-Fatalities, 2018
In Allegheny County in 2018, there were 23 child fatalities or near fatalities that were the result of suspected abuse or neglect. The County is required by state law to review each of these fatal or near-fatal events and use the information to impro...
Moving to Opportunity or Disadvantage? An Analysis of Housing Choice Voucher and Rapid Rehousing Programs in Allegheny County
March 14, 2020
Two housing programs in Allegheny County, Rapid Rehousing (RRH) and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV, or Section 8), provide monetary assistance to households so that families can rent from private landlords and live in the communities of thei...
Labor Market Experiences of Allegheny County Department of Human Services Clients
February 18, 2020
Since financial stability is an important part of people’s ability to live healthy and independent lives, Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) wanted to learn more about the work experiences of its clients. Using data from the Allegh...