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No appointment is necessary . For additional information and to start the marriage license process , go to allghenycounty . us / marriage . Applications will not be processed after 4 p . m . on weekdays or after 3:30 p . m . on Saturdays .
Passport services are available to all U . S . citizens , regardless of county or state of residence . First-time applicants for a passport book or passport card must complete and submit an application in person , along with proof of U . S . citizenship , proof of identity and two photographs . Children ’ s applications have additional requirements . Unlike other passport locations , no appointment is necessary at the Allegheny County passport office . For additional information and to start the passport application process , go to alleghenycounty . us / passport .
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH FOCUSES ON KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE AT HOME
Every April , the Allegheny County Department of Human Services ( DHS ), with the support of community partners , launches an awareness campaign as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month . This year , the focus is on preventing poisonings in the home . Children under the age of 6 are six times more likely to experience poisoning from ingestible items than the population as a whole . DHS and A Child ’ s Place are working to remind parents and caregivers to keep medicines and other hazardous substances away from children . “ DHS is invested in keeping children safe and protecting them from harm but we cannot do it alone . Parents , caregivers or anyone who has children visiting their home must act to limit risks and prevent harm from happening in the first place ,” said DHS Director Marc Cherna .
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
“ Medicines or drugs of any kind should be considered hazardous substances . We have seen several tragic incidents lately linked to children ingesting drugs they found lying around the house ,” said Dr . Mary Carrasco , Director of A Child ’ s Place . “ Anytime there is easy access to medicines or things that a child can swallow , it ’ s a potential danger .”
DHS created a web page with information and tips on creating a safe home for children . It includes resources on proper drug and cleaning supply storage and how to teach children about medicine and household safety . It also highlights a list of other items that could prove to be dangerous to children in the home .
For more information , please visit alleghenycounty . us / dhs / child-safetyingestibles .
FRIENDS OF THE POOR 5K
Join in the Friends of the Poor 5K Walk / Run on September 30 , in Fairhaven Park in Kennedy Township . Sponsored by St . Malachy and St . Vincent de Paul Society , all walkers , runners and sponsors are welcome . The event benefits needy families in the parish community .
Registration starts at 8:30 a . m . at Harmon Thomas Pavilion , lower level , Fairhaven Park . Email questions to LWR7139 @ outlook . com .
KENNEDY GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE
The start time for the May 13 Kennedy Garden Club plant / bake / craft sale and raffle is delayed until 9:30 a . m . at Fairhaven Park due to road closures for the Ohio Valley 5K Race . The much-desired hanging baskets and plant stands will be sold as well as annuals and perennials from members ’ gardens at the upper pavilion of Fairhaven Park until 2 p . m .
If you would like to donate plants ( flower or vegetable ) call Judy Fritzges at 412.331.6175 . Proceeds benefit many community projects .
A lovely outdoor fountain will be the grand prize for the raffle . A garden-related flea market will also be held . New this year , the Allegheny County Sheriff ’ s office will be collecting expired and unused prescription drugs in a nearby gazebo to protect our community and to keep drugs out of landfills .
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