The Department of Human Services was established in 1978 under the Home Rule Charter as an umbrella organization responsible for the delivery of coordinated human services and for establishing an administrative structure encompassing services to children, youth, adults, and families with special needs.
The Department of Human Services is comprised of the following offices:
Adult and Family Services
Children and Youth Services
Drug and Alcohol
Early Intervention
Early Learning Resource Center – Region 15
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Mental Health
Delaware County Department of Human Services Response to Racial Equity and Social Justice
April 1, 2025 - Delaware County Children and Youth Services Citizens Advisory Committee monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The location of the meeting is as follows: Government Center, 201 West Front Street, County Council Meeting Room, 1st floor, Media, PA. Please contact Kim Holmes at holmesk@delcohsa.org for information.
March 10, 2025 - Delaware County Women’s Commission (DCWC) monthly meeting (Virtual) is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, beginning at 6:00pm. The public is invited to attend. Please contact Janet Smith at smithje@delcohsa.org for information
March 12, 2025 - Delaware County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council monthly meeting will be virtual via TEAMS. The meeting is on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, beginning at 6:00pm. The public is invited to attend. Please contact Janet Smith smithje@delcohsa.org for information.
Monday, July 29th at 4pm - CYS/JPO/JJS Needs-Based Public Hearing. In person hearing: County Council Meeting Room, Government Center, 201 W Front Street, Media, PA. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube. [More Information]
Tuesday, July 30th at 6pm - Public Hearing to discuss the County Human Services Block Grant Plan. In person hearing: County Council Meeting Room, Government Center, 201 W Front Street, Media, PA. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube. [More Information]
Wednesday, July 31st at 6pm - Public Hearing to discuss the County Human Services Block Grant Plan. In person hearing: County Council Meeting Room, Government Center, 201 W Front Street, Media, PA. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube. [More Information]
2024 MH/IDD Advisory Board Meeting Dates