Public Welfare Department

Located in New Kensington, Pa., the Department of Public Welfare is a state department that offers child support, medical assistance, foster care and individual protection services. The department s child welfare services include investigations related to the cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation. The Department of Public Welfare operates various family centers that provide adult education, after-school care, development screening and job training services. The department also provides the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which includes financial assistance for low-income families to supplement their household budgets. Its health care services include long-term care, family planning, and breast and cervical cancer treatment. In addition, the department s juvenile justice unit offers case management, counseling and vocational training services.