Department of Human Services for Greene County, Pennsylvania



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Fort Jackson Building

19 South Washington Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370
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DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES

Karen Bennett, Administrator
Fort Jackson Building, 3rd Floor
19 South Washington Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
Phone: 724-852-5276 / Toll Free: 888-317-7106 / Fax: 724-852-5368
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday


Human Services:
Child Care Information Services (CCIS)
Children and Youth Services (CYS)
Drug & Alcohol Services (D&A)
Early Intervention Services (EIS)
Housing Coordination Services
Mental Health Services (MHS)
Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services
Transportation Services
Veterans Affairs (VA)

Educational Programs:
Early Care and Education Program (LEARN)
  Outreach & Referral Services:
GPATH Homeless Outreach
FIND-OUT
M.A.G.I.C.
Keystone Stars
Advisory Board/Exe. Committee

Helpful Resources:
Family Resource Coordination Guide
Housing Resource Manual
M.A.G.I.C. Moments Newsletter Index
Events Calendar

News & Events:
PUBLIC NOTICE of Greene County Block Grant Public Hearings


Human Services Mission:
The Greene County Department of Human Services provides administrative capability so that the county can properly exercise its management and control responsibilities to assure that public funds are used properly, effectively and efficiently. The department improves coordination between services, identifies needs in the county and actively pursues public and private resources to meet them.

The mission of the Greene County Department of Human Services is to establish relationships with consumers, families, providers and other interested parties, so that the human services needs in Greene County are met in the most effective and cost-efficient manner possible. The department will accomplish this mission by effectively managing the county's resources and maintaining a service delivery system to improve the quality of peoples’ lives.

The structure and function of the Department of Human Services exists to provide a variety of services meant to assist people develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The department identifies the needs in Greene County and actively pursues public and private resources to meet them. It also improves coordination between and among a variety of services and programs.

Our core values include:
  • Individuals have the opportunity to lead full and productive lives within their local community.
  • Individuals’ points of view and values are respected.
  • Individuals have a choice about services, supports and, ultimately, their lifestyle.
  • Diversity is valued and respected within the human services delivery system and within the local community as much as possible.
  • The authority for planning and managing services for people is vested within the county program.

Human Services Advisory Board: Updated 1/19/2011
  • Donna Dire, Chairperson
  • Rev. James Cherry, 1st Vice Chair
  • Terri Cooley-Taylor, 2nd Vice Chair
  • Sharon Marchaza, Secretary
  • John Agostenilli, Board Member
  • Mike Caruso, Board Member
  • Sue Fazzini, Board Member
  • Debbie Higgins, Board Member
  • Rev. Harold Kelley, Board Member
  • Pat Lemley, Board Member
  • Robert Morgan, Board Member
  • Teresa Roberts, Board Member
  • Joe Walko, Board Member
  • Beverly Watson, Board Member
  • Pam Snyder, Commissioners Representative
Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. (2011 meeting dates: February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, August 1, October 3, & December 5; meetings will be held in the 3rd floor conference room of the Fort Jackson Building unless otherwise specified.)

For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399.
County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370


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