Government

County-Wide Projects

1. America250PA

   Events and happenings in Cumberland County celebrating America's 250th birthday

2. Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB)

   The CJAB unites criminal justice leaders to collaboratively improve Cumberland County’s criminal justice system

3. Facilities Master Plan (FMP)

   Guiding facilities planning to meet growing demand

4. Strategic Plan

   Building a stronger future for our county

Agriculture, Development & Planning

1. Conservation District

   Conservation District is responsible for administering soil and water conservation programs in Cumberland County.

2. Farmland Preservation

   The purpose of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program is to protect viable agricultural lands by acquiring agricultural conservation easements that prevent the development or improvements of land for any purpose other than agricultural production.

3. Housing & Redevelopment Authority

   The Housing and Redevelopment Authorities of the County of Cumberland were formed in 1975 to expand affordable housing opportunities and to provide support to municipalities in undertaking community development projects.

4. Penn State Cooperative Extension

   Penn State Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County gives local residents easy access to the resources and expertise of the Pennsylvania State University.

5. Planning Department

   Responsibilities of the Planning Department include, Municipal Zoning Maps, Open Space, Greenways and Parks.

6. Recycling & Waste

   Learn about the services provided through the Recycling and Waste Division.

7. Vector Control/Weights & Measures

   Find out how the County controls pests and measuring devices.

Courts

1. Clerk of Courts

2. Clerk of Orphans' Court

3. Court Administrator

4. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

5. Court Collections Unit

6. Divorce Hearing Officer

7. Domestic Relations

8. Magisterial District Courts

9. Prothonotary

10. Register of Wills

Criminal Justice

1. Adult Probation & Parole

2. Coroner

3. Criminal Justice Services

4. District Attorney

5. Juvenile Probation

6. Prison

7. Public Defender

8. Sheriff

Elected Officials

Human Services

1. Aging & Community Services

   Find resources for persons of all ages, especially those over the age of 60 and/or with disabilities.

2. Children & Youth Services

   Find out how this office protects and advocates for the children and youth in our community.

3. Commission for Women

   The Cumberland County Commission for Women (CCCW) seeks to increase opportunities for Cumberland County women and girls by identifying and promoting awareness of pertinent issues.

4. Drug & Alcohol Commission

   Find resources for publicly-funded substance abuse services.

5. Early Intervention (EI)

6. Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

7. Mental Health (MH)

   Find resources for those with persistent mental illnesses or intellectual & developmental disabilities.

8. Transportation

   Find out how to sign up for transportation to health services.

9. Veterans Affairs & Services

   Obtain information about Veteran's benefits.

Public Safety

1. Department of Public Safety

   Learn about emergency preparedness, weather emergencies and homeland security.

Administrative Offices

1. Archives

   Find archival records information from various County offices.

2. Board of Commissioners

   Under Pennsylvania County Code, the Board of Commissioners is responsible for implementing the county's budget as well as overseeing contracts and expenditures.

3. Elections/Voter Services

   Find election dates and candidate and voter information.

4. Communications Department

   The Cumberland County Communications Department is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive, strategic effort to inform internal and external audiences of the county’s operations, goals, plans and achievements.

5. Controller

   View information about the fiscal affairs of the County.

6. Enterprise Resource Planning

   View information about Lawson, security, and committees of ERP.

7. Facilities Management

   Learn about the services and responsibilities provided for County facilities.

8. Finance/Purchasing

   View responsibilities of the financial management department.

9. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

10. Grants Administration

11. Human Resources

    Find career opportunities and view resources for current employees.

12. Information Management Technology Office

    Find information about County technology.

13. Library System

14. Open Records Office

15. Recorder of Deeds

    View permanent public records from 1750 to today.

16. Tax Administration

17. Treasurer

    View information about licenses and hotel taxes.