Strengthening Individuals, Families, and Communities since 1952

Auberle is a holistic human services agency creating generational change for underserved communities — from basic needs like a loving family, safe housing, and life skills development, to complex challenges like quality mental healthcare, addiction recovery, and financial empowerment. Our work measurably improves the social and economic fabric of our region, impacting thousands of individuals and families across Pennsylvania each year.

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We address complex individual and family needs - with proven results.

Providing holistic services to individuals in need of a helping hand has been at the heart of Auberle’s mission since 1952. Our reputation for solving complex human services challenges — for both urgent and emerging needs — has made us a trusted partner of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services and others. Auberle's programs achieve exceptional, data-driven outcomes that set us apart.

No one comes to Auberle for one need. No two journeys are the same. Our programs work together to meet people where they are, every single time.

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We prepare people for careers – not just jobs. Auberle partners with over 300 regional employers and offers 16 nationally recognized certification programs. 87% of our Employment Institute participants maintain employment for six months or more vs. a nationwide average of 60%.

A safe, stable home is the foundation for progress. Auberle's Housing programs serves nearly 1,500 individuals annually. 91% of our families leave shelter to stable housing, see increased financial stability, and secure health insurance.

We serve 1,500+ youth annually who are unhoused or or aging out of foster care. 80% of participants aging out of Auberle's Young Adult Services programs have five key life domains: reliable income, stable housing, state ID or driver’s license, vital documents, and health insurance.

Auberle is the largest non-kinship foster care program in Allegheny County. We match young people with loving foster care in 100+ homes annually. 97% of young people discharge from our foster care program to safe, permanent homes.

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Every donor is part of a community creating generational change. Gifts expand holistic services such as driver’s training, food access, and financial literacy that help individuals and families stabilize and thrive.

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Employment Institute

Auberle believes in the transformative power of meaningful employment. Our flagship workforce development program, the Employment Institute, prepares the unemployed and underemployed with an opportunity to change the trajectory of their lives (and their family’s lives) by connecting them with a career level job with benefits – all while wrapping them in Auberle’s vast array of holistic services to ensure their long-term success.

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Behavioral Health

Auberle realizes the connected nature of poverty with mental and behavioral health and invests in a variety of services that empower individuals to overcome trauma, build resilience, and treat addiction through a family-focused lens. Our unique programs meet people where they are – whether at school, at home or in another group setting – to address mental and emotional health challenges and foster sustained success.

Young Adult Services

Auberle recognizes that not all young people have a safety net in place to catch them during challenging times. Our programs for young adults are designed to care for and empower young people who are transitioning out of the foster care system, experiencing unstable housing, and learning to live independently so they can thrive as successful members of our community.

Foster Care

Auberle understands that individual success is intricately tied to family well-being and community support. As the largest non-kinship foster care agency in Allegheny County, responsible for 50% of teenagers and 25% of children overall, our goal is to provide safe and loving homes for children while equipping parents with life-improving resources to keep families together when possible.

Housing

Auberle places a strong emphasis on sustainable housing as the cornerstone for breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Our family emergency shelters address immediate needs, while our interconnected housing and homeless prevention programs counsel families on financial literacy and mortgage assistance to move them toward stable housing.

The Auberle Family Healing Center

In collaboration with community partners, Auberle opens a first-of-its-kind program in the U.S. serving entire families affected by addiction - together.

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Leading with Purpose: Sara Ulish's Decade of Impact in Foster Care

05/29/2026

Throughout 2026, we're shining a light on the people behind the mission at Auberle: teams whose dedication, expertise, and collaboration make our life-changing work possible.

From First Call to Forever Home: The Team Making Foster Care Possible

05/21/2026

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Shawn Carpenter Trailblazes in the Employment Institute's First-Ever Firefighter Career Track

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Auberle Board Chair Dr. Sundeep Ekbote Presents at TEDx Sewickley Academy Youth: "Giving Back: How Service Shapes our Community"

04/29/2026

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