Social-services Feedhttps://www.post-gazette.comThis feed contains social-services storiesWed, 13 May 2026 14:08:13 +0000Post-Gazette Syndicator Serviceenhourly1Beyond survival: A Pittsburgh woman’s long road to recovery and rebuilding after sex traffickingBy Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/05/10/pittsburgh-human-trafficking-recovery/stories/202605100044Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/05/10/pittsburgh-human-trafficking-recovery/stories/202605100044<![CDATA[]]>How Pittsburgh-area school districts are responding to a rise in homeless youthBy Megan Tomasic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2026/05/03/homeless-students-education-school-districts/stories/202605030003Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2026/05/03/homeless-students-education-school-districts/stories/202605030003<![CDATA[]]>'No margin for error': Pittsburgh residents describe strain of rising costsBy Jacob Geanous / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/30/pittsburgh-affordability-crisis-pennsylvania-united-evictions/stories/202604300093Fri, 01 May 2026 08:04:07 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/30/pittsburgh-affordability-crisis-pennsylvania-united-evictions/stories/202604300093<![CDATA[]]>DA says he will no longer tolerate conditions at Mon View Heights housing complexBy Megan Guza / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/04/29/mon-view-heights-west-mifflin-housing-complex/stories/202604290079Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:57:35 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/04/29/mon-view-heights-west-mifflin-housing-complex/stories/202604290079<![CDATA[]]>Allegheny County unveils plans to expand childcare access for working families: ‘They’re still struggling’By Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/29/forward-with-families-allegheny-county-childcare/stories/202604290078Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:21:13 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/29/forward-with-families-allegheny-county-childcare/stories/202604290078<![CDATA[]]>BlackRock invests in Pittsburgh firefighters’ children with $1,000 education giftsBy Tim Grant / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/04/28/blackrockpittsburgh-firefighters-education-gifts/stories/202604280012Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/04/28/blackrockpittsburgh-firefighters-education-gifts/stories/202604280012<![CDATA[]]>Pennsylvania lawmakers, Shapiro admin push to end practice of counties taking Social Security money owed to foster kidsSteve Volk / Resolve Philly for Spotlight PAhttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/25/pennsylvania-foster-kids-social-security/stories/202604250014Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/25/pennsylvania-foster-kids-social-security/stories/202604250014<![CDATA[]]>Cleaner streets and second chances: Renewal team expands in Downtown PittsburghBy Megan Guza / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/24/downtown-pittsburgh-clean-teams-renewal/stories/202604230090Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:58:42 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/24/downtown-pittsburgh-clean-teams-renewal/stories/202604230090<![CDATA[]]>Crisis Center North claims state domestic violence groups improperly ended fundingBy Megan Guza / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/21/crisis-center-north-funding-lawsuit-pittsburgh/stories/202604210075Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:08:04 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/21/crisis-center-north-funding-lawsuit-pittsburgh/stories/202604210075<![CDATA[]]>New billboard campaign in Pittsburgh spotlights demand behind sex trade ahead of NFL DraftBy Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/20/sex-human-trafficking-rights4girls-billboard-pittsburgh/stories/202604190122Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/20/sex-human-trafficking-rights4girls-billboard-pittsburgh/stories/202604190122<![CDATA[]]>Allegheny County to scale back services for older adults amid projected $5M budget shortfallBy Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/17/allegheny-county-aging-services-dhs/stories/202604160109Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/17/allegheny-county-aging-services-dhs/stories/202604160109<![CDATA[]]>Anti-human trafficking advocates in Pittsburgh on high alert over NFL Draft’s massive crowdsBy Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/12/pittsburgh-human-sex-trafficking/stories/202604120072Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/12/pittsburgh-human-sex-trafficking/stories/202604120072<![CDATA[]]>ICE detentions in Pittsburgh continue to rise as questions remain over Kittanning DMV arrests By Jacob Geanous / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/04/08/ice-pittsburgh-arrests-detention-data-deportation/stories/202604070083Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:50:58 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/04/08/ice-pittsburgh-arrests-detention-data-deportation/stories/202604070083<![CDATA[]]>Pittsburgh City Council formalizes policy rejecting cooperation with ICE By Hallie Lauer / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2026/04/07/pittsburgh-ice-immigration-trump/stories/202604070057Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:55:32 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2026/04/07/pittsburgh-ice-immigration-trump/stories/202604070057<![CDATA[]]>Westmoreland developer launches free website programBy Chloe Jad / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2026/04/04/small-businesses-free-community-website-day/stories/202604010060Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2026/04/04/small-businesses-free-community-website-day/stories/202604010060<![CDATA[]]>In fiery meeting, Allegheny County Jail board votes against expanding communication on inmate hospitalizationsBy Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/03/allegheny-county-jail-board-hospitalization/stories/202604030040Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/03/allegheny-county-jail-board-hospitalization/stories/202604030040<![CDATA[]]>Pittsburgh activist's 8-day trek aims to raise awareness about Central Pa. ICE facilityBy Jacob Geanous / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/02/jaime-martinez-frontline-dignity-moshannon-walk/stories/202604020080Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:42:51 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/04/02/jaime-martinez-frontline-dignity-moshannon-walk/stories/202604020080<![CDATA[]]>Drop-in center opens in Downtown to support trans PittsburghersBy Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/03/31/stonewall-inn-pittsburgh-transgender-drop-in-center-sisterspgh/stories/202604010038Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:16:03 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/03/31/stonewall-inn-pittsburgh-transgender-drop-in-center-sisterspgh/stories/202604010038<![CDATA[]]>NFL Draft in Pittsburgh could be 'incredibly difficult' for those experiencing homelessness, advocates sayBy Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/03/29/downtown-pittsburgh-homeless-street-outreach-nfl-draft/stories/202603290091Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/03/29/downtown-pittsburgh-homeless-street-outreach-nfl-draft/stories/202603290091<![CDATA[]]>How Allegheny County’s Project Prom makes teens’ prom dreams come trueBy Lindsay Shachnow / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/fashion/2026/03/26/project-prom-allegheny-county/stories/202603250059Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/fashion/2026/03/26/project-prom-allegheny-county/stories/202603250059<![CDATA[]]>