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About PathWays PA:

PathWays PA began in 1978 as the Women's Association for Women's Alternatives, and has grown to become one of the Greater Philadelphia region's foremost providers of residential and community-based services with a focus on women, teens and children. Each year, PathWays PA serves nearly 5,000 clients through job-training and employment assistance, education, truancy prevention, in-home child abuse prevention services, independent and transitional living programs, and financial self-sufficiency training. PathWays PA conducts research and advocacy on issues which create opportunities for clients to achieve self-sufficiency.

The Financial Resource Guide informs individuals and families about the work supports available in Pennsylvania and provides resources to help individuals and families apply for services. PathWays PA would like to thank the following for their support in the creation of this guide:

Carol Goertzel President/CEO

May 19, 2008

Acknowledgm

ents Thank You

Lynda Kugel Director

Self Sufficiency Projects PathWays PA

Carolyn Finklea Senior Associate

PathWays PA

Lindsay Morgia AmeriCorps*VISTA

PathWays PA

Marianne Bellesorte Senior Policy Analyst

PathWays PA

Tara Carr-Lemke Policy and Publications

Analyst PathWays PA

Jane Jordan

AmeriCorps*VISTA PathWays PA

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Welcome to the Financial Resource Guide from PathWays PA. This book will give you information on programs in Pennsylvania that will help you pay for:

• Food • Housing • Utilities • Health insurance • Child care • Education • Financial Aid • Income Tax Assistance

It will also give you tips about how to manage your money in order to meet your basic needs.

HOW TO MAKE THIS GUIDE WORK FOR YOU!

First, be on the lookout for words in bold. Definitions for these important words will be in the “Glossary of Terms” section towards the end of this book.

Next, look for this symbol:

This picture of a compass means that you can use the COMPASS website. The COMPASS website is an online tool you can use to apply for programs on your own. Visit COMPASS at www.compass.state.pa.us. Refer to PathWays PA’s website for an on-line self-sufficiency tool to access information on programs, eligibility, and application procedures. Visit PathWays PA at www.PathWaysPA.org or contact PathWays PA at [email protected]. Also, check out the County Help Chart in the back of this book. The chart lists the phone numbers for county assistance offices, child care offices, and other services by county. Look at it when you need more information or want to apply for a program.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Food

Food Stamps 6

WIC 9

Other Food Resources 10

Housing

Housing Choice Voucher Program 14

Affordable Housing/ Homeless Assistance Program 15

Child Care

Child Care Works 16

Head Start 17

Child and Dependent Care Credit/ Child Tax Credit 19

Special Kids Network 19

Health Insurance

adultBasic/SelectPlan for Women 20

Children’s Health Insurance Program 21

Medical Assistance 23

Financial Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 24

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 25

General Assistance (GA) 26

Higher Education

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) 30

PHEAA Grants and Scholarships 31

PHEAA Loan Forgiveness 32

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 33

Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP 529)/ Education Tax Credits 34

Money Management

Individual Development Account (IDA)/ Family Savings Account (FSA)

35

Consumer Credit Counseling Services 37

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

38

PA Tax Forgiveness Program/ Online Training Worksheet 39

Women’s Issues

Family Planning Services 40

Domestic Violence 41

Glossary 43

County Help Chart 47

Contents

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Food

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There are many families that can’t pay for food each month. Two programs can help:

• food stamp program • WIC

What is the food stamp program? The food stamp program provides money to people to help pay for nutritious food. The money comes to you in the form of an ACCESS card. ACCESS works like a debit card. When you go to buy food, simply swipe your ACCESS card like a credit or debit card. The money on the ACCESS card is then transferred to the grocery store, supermarket, or farmers’ market.

Who can apply for food stamps? • The head of household or spouse • Any responsible household member • A designated authorized representative

What can I buy with food stamps? Food stamps cover many items that you can buy at the grocery store. The chart below gives an idea of what you can buy with food stamps.

Food

Can buy with food stamps

Can’t buy with food stamps

• Most foods, like vegetables, fruits, bread, meats, dairy, spices, etc.

• Seeds and plants to grow your own food

• Meals prepared and served by rehabilitation centers, shelters, certain services that bring meals to the homeless

• Alcohol • Cigarettes • Pet food • Prepared hot

foods, like take-out pizza

• Non-food items like paper products, soaps, shampoos, and medicine

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Food Stamp Program

Can I receive food stamps? Think about how much money you have right now. This includes: • cash • money in your checking account • money in your savings accounts • any stocks you own • any money in your Individual Retirement

Account (IRA)

All of these things are called resources. If your resources are less than $2000 (or $3000 if you’re 60 or over), you may be eligible for food stamps.

Food stamps also have income requirements. Check out the table on the next page to see if your income lets you benefit from the food stamp program based on how much you make each month.

Do you think that you earn just a bit more than the numbers listed in the table? Don’t worry! There are other factors, like deductions, that determine whether or not you can receive food stamps. In fact, there are organizations all over the state that can help you figure out if you’re eligible for food stamps. This process is called prescreening. See the County Help Chart in the back of this book to find a prescreening service.

How do I apply for food stamps? 1. Apply in person at your local County

Assistance Office. You can find your local County Assistance Office in the back of this book in the County Help Chart.

2. Call one of the prescreening organizations listed in the County Help Chart.

3. Apply online using COMPASS at www.compass.state.pa.us.

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What is the expedited food stamp program?

Some people may be eligible for the expedited food stamp program. This means that you would receive your food stamps within 5 days. You may qualify for expedited food stamps if you:

• Earn less than $150 a month • Have less than $100 in your bank account, or • Your total income and resources are less than

your rent or mortgage payment

Ask your local County Assistance Office for more information about expedited food stamps.

Number of people in

your household

If you make this amount or less each month…

You could be eligible for up

to this amount in

food stamps!

1 $1,107 $162

2 $1,484 $298

3 $1,861 $426

4 $2,238 $542

5 $2,615 $643

6 $2,992 $772

7 $3,369 $853

8 $3,746 $975

Per add’l person, add:

$377 $122

Income requirements for Food Stamp Program (through September 30, 2008)

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WIC Program

What is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)? WIC gives women, infants, and children nutritious foods and nutrition education.

What can I buy with WIC? Foods with nutrients that are good for babies and small children. Examples are:

• Foods high in vitamin C like fruits • Foods high in calcium like milk and cheese • Foods high in protein like beans and peanut butter

Can I apply for WIC? You can apply if you are pregnant, just had a baby, or if have a child under 5. You must also have:

• A medical problem, like being overweight • A “dietary risk,” like not being able to buy the

right foods for healthy growth

How do I apply for WIC?

1. Call your local WIC office for an appointment. A list of offices is in the County Help Chart.

Number of people in your

household Each year: Each

month:

1 $18,889 $1,575

2 $25,327 $2,111 3 $31,765 $2,648 4 $38,203 $3,184 5 $44,641 $3,721 6 $51,079 $4,257 7 $57,517 $4,794 8 $63,955 $5,330


$6,438 $537

If you make this much or less, you may qualify:

Income requirements for WIC (through June 30, 2008)

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There are other food resources available to individuals and families, including:

• The National School Lunch Program • The School Breakfast Program • Child and Adult Care Food Program • Food pantries and soup kitchens

What is the National School Lunch Program? The National School Lunch Program provides free or reduced-price school lunches to children in public, private and residential schools. The program helps provide free snacks to children who stay in school for after-school activities. Children can receive free or reduced-price school lunches through the age of 18.

What is the School Breakfast Program? The School Breakfast Program provides free and reduced-priced breakfasts to children attending public, private or residential schools. The children are served breakfast at the school before classes begin each morning, and the breakfasts meet federal nutrition guidelines for healthy meals.

Are my children eligible for the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program? Children whose families participate in the food stamp program or receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible for free school breakfasts and lunches. If your child does not participate in either of these programs, the chart on page 12 will show you the income requirements for free or reduced-priced meals.

How do I apply for either of these programs? 1. Many schools send applications home a few weeks

before the school year begins or during the first week of classes. Fill out the application and return it to the address listed.

2. If you do not receive any information before the start of school, call your child’s school to request an application.

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Other Food R

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What is the Child and Adult Care Food Program? The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides free and reduced-price meals and snacks to children in child care centers, Head Start programs, emergency shelters, and after-schools programs located outside of a child’s school. The program generally provides meals and snacks to children under the age of 12. However, if a child is in an emergency shelter or has a physical or mental disability, the child can receive meals up to age 18. The Child and Adult Care Food Program also provides meals for adults over the age of 60 who are cared for in adult day care centers.

Is my child or adult relative eligible for the Child and Adult Food Care Program? Children of families enrolled in the food stamp program, TANF, Head Start, Even Start, or living in an emergency shelter automatically receive free meals through the Child and Adult Food Care Program. Adults enrolled in adult day care who receive Medicaid benefits, Social Security Income (SSI) or are enrolled in the food stamp program are also automatically eligible for free meals through this program.

If the child or adult does not participate in the programs listed above, the income requirements for free and reduced-priced meals are the same as the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. See the chart on page 12 to see if your child or adult relative is eligible.

How do I apply for the Child and Adult Food Care Program? Most care centers automatically screen families for this program. If you are not sure if your family has been screened, contact the center where your child or adult relative is enrolled for more information.

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If you and your family are in a situation in which you cannot enroll in other programs or cannot wait for food, the following services may be helpful to you.

What are food pantries and soup kitchens? A food pantry provides a free bag of food to individuals and families that typically lasts between 3-4 days. Soup kitchens, also called emergency kitchens, provide free meals to those in need. Soup kitchens usually do not ask for income information. They often provide meals to anyone who asks for them. Food pantries may ask for income information or a referral from another agency to determine if you can use their services. Call the food pantry before you arrive to check on any income requirements, when they are open, and to make sure the pantry has food available.

How can I find a food pantry or soup kitchen? Call the agency listed below that serves your area.

Southeastern PA: Philabundance (215) 339-0900

Northeastern PA: Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania (610) 434-0875

Central PA: Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (717) 564-1700

Southwestern PA: Hunger Services Network of the Urban League of Pittsburgh (serving Southwestern PA) (412) 681-1121

Northwestern PA: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwestern Pennsylvania (800) 604-9186

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Is your rent too high? Could you use some help with the payments? There are two housing programs that can help:

• Housing Choice Voucher Program • Affordable Housing

What is the Housing Choice Voucher Program? The Housing Choice Voucher Program helps people pay their rent on privately-owned housing. It helps them identify safe, affordable housing to fit their needs and the needs of their families. Private housing is owned by individuals, not the government and can include an apartment, townhouse, row house, or single family home. People in the Housing Choice Program pay a small part of their monthly rent and Housing Choice pays the rest.

Can I apply for Housing Choice? You may be eligible for Housing Choice, depending on:

• How much money you make each year • How much money you already have in your bank

accounts • The number of people in your family • Your citizenship status: You must be a U.S.

citizen or have eligible immigration status to apply

Income requirements are different depending on which county you live in. Call your local housing authority for more information.

How do I apply for Housing Choice?

1. Call the Department of Housing and Urban Development at 1-800-955-2232.

2. Call your local housing authority office. You can find the phone number for your local housing authority in the County Help Chart.

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Affordable Housing/H

omeless Assistance Program

What is Affordable Housing? Affordable Housing is another program that provides housing to individuals and families. The difference between Housing Choice and Affordable Housing is that Housing Choice homes are privately owned, while Affordable Housing homes are owned by local housing authorities. The program is designed to address the nationwide shortage of affordable housing.

Can I apply for Affordable Housing? Your eligibility for Affordable Housing depends on:

• Your income • Your family type: you can apply as an elderly

person, as a person with a disability, or as a family

• Your citizenship status: You must be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status to apply

How do I apply? 1. Call the Department of Housing and Urban

Development at 1-800-955-2232. 2. Call your local housing authority. You can find

the phone number in the back of this book.

Are you having a housing emergency? If you are homeless or close to being kicked out of your home, the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) can help. HAP services include:

• Emergency Shelters • Bridge Housing • Rental Assistance

If you need help with housing right away: 1. Call the Department of Housing and Urban

Development at 1-800-466-2487. 2. Call your local Community Action Agency. A

list of these agencies can be found in the County Help Chart.

Housing

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Child

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Every family wants their children to have good child care. You can get high-quality, affordable child care with these two programs:

• Child Care Works • Head Start

What is Child Care Works? Child Care Works helps families pay for child care services. It is also known as the Subsidized Child Care Program. Here are important things to know about Child Care Works:

• Child Care Works will pay for most of your family’s child care costs.

• Families can choose any kind of daycare facility for their child, like a child care center or a neighbor who watches their children.

• Child Care Works covers children up to age 13; children with disabilities are covered past their 13th birthday.

Can I apply for Child Care Works? In order to apply for Child Care Works, you must:

• Have a photo ID • Have a child (or children) who need care • Work 20 or more hours each week, or • Work 10 hours a week plus attend 10 hours of

school or training

There are also income requirements for Child Care Works. Ask your Child Care Information Services (CCIS) office for more information. Their phone number can be found in the back of this book.

What if my child has special needs? You can still qualify for Child Care Works even if your child has special needs. In fact, children with disabilities are usually covered under this program past their 13th birthday.

How do I apply for Child Care Works? 1. Call your local Child Care Information Services

office. Your county CCIS can be found in the County Help Chart.

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Head Start

What is Head Start? Head Start is an education program to help your child prepare for kindergarten. Head Start gives children free medical and dental care and healthy meals and snacks. Caregivers can receive free child-rearing classes and referrals to other services.

Are my children eligible for Head Start? Your child must be between 3 and 5. For Early Head Start, your child must be between 0 and 2. Children of families receiving public assistance (TANF or SSI) and foster children are eligible regardless of income.

What if my child has special needs? Pennsylvania’s Head Start program reserves 10% of its open spots for children with special needs. Talk to your local Head Start program for more details

How do I enroll my child in Head Start?

1. Call your local program at the numbers in the County Help Chart. If you live in Philadelphia, choose from a program on the next page.

2. Visit the Pennsylvania Head Start Association’s website at www.paheadstart.org to find a Head Start near you.

Child Care

Number of people in your household

If you make this amount or less per year, your child

may be eligible!

2 $14,000 3 $17,600 4 $21,200 5 $24,800

6 $28,400 7 $32,000 8 $35,600


$3,600

Income requirements for Head Start (through December 31, 2008)

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Philadelphia Early Head Start Programs:

EHS at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Kirkbride Center, West Campus

111 North 49th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139-2795 215-590-7270

Health Federation of Philadelphia: Early Head Start 2532 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132

(215) 223-5200 ext 120

Special People in the Northeast: Frankford Early Head Start

1642 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (215) 831-3158

YMCA of Philadelphia/Maternity Care Coalition-EHS 2000 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145

(215) 551-6330

Philadelphia Head Start Programs:

APM Head Start 2318 N. Marshall St., Philadelphia, PA 19133

(215) 763-1040

Learning Tree/Presbytery of Philadelphia 846 S. 57th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143

(215) 471-9782

Norris Square Civic Association Children Center 2011 N. Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

(215) 634-2251

Philadelphia PCC, Inc. 2515 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133

215-229-1800

School District of Philadelphia: Office of Early Childhood

440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 400-5670

YMCA/North Philadelphia Head Start 1801 North 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121

215-684-2620 ext 15

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Child and Dependent Care Credit/Child Tax Credit/ Special Kids N

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Child Care

Are there resources for my child with special needs? Special needs children deserve high-quality supportive services that benefit them and their families. If your child has special needs, the Special Kids Network can help you find all kinds of services for your child and family, including: • Education • Health (wheelchairs, standing aids, assistive

technology) • Therapy (occupational, physical, speech) • Recreation (camps, adaptive playground equipment) • Social services (counseling, hospice care)

How do I contact the Special Kids Network? Call the Special Kids Network at 1-800-986-4550 or TTY 1-877-232-7640.

**TAX BREAK**

The Child and Dependent Care Credit is for parents with dependent children. Your family may qualify if you:

• Earned taxable income this year • Paid for child care for a child under 13 or a

disabled person that lives with you in order for you to work or look for work

• For 2 parent households, both parents must work or be looking for work unless one is enrolled full-time in school. Other rules apply for divorced or separated parents.

To claim the credit, fill out Form 2441 with IRS form 1040 or fill out Schedule 2 with IRS Form 1040A.

The Child Tax Credit is a credit you can claim if you have dependent children. Families can receive up to $1000 per child if they earn over $11,000 per year in taxable income. Your family may qualify if your children are:

• Under the age of 17 • US citizens that live in the United States • Claimed as dependents on your tax return

To claim the credit, use Form 8812 with Form 1040 or 1040A.

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Having health insurance is important for the well-being and safety of your family. If you do not have health insurance, Pennsylvania has the following insurance plans:

• adultBasic • SelectPlan for Women • Children’s Health Insurance Program • Medicaid

What is adultBasic? AdultBasic provides health insurance for adults. Those covered under the program receive:

• Primary care and specialty care coverage • Hospitalization coverage • Emergency services • Testing services • Maternity care • Rehabilitation coverage

Can I apply for adultBasic? In order to qualify for this program, you must:

• Be between 19-64 years old • Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal alien • Have lived in PA for at least 90 days • Have had no coverage for the past 90 days • Meet the income requirements (call 1-800-GO-

BASIC for more information about income)

What is SelectPlan for Women? SelectPlan for Women is a free, confidential program that provides family planning and reproductive health services, including birth control. To be eligible, women must meet the adultBasic requirements, be between 18-44, and may not be pregnant.

How do I apply for adult Basic and SelectPlan for Women?

1. Call 1-800-GO-BASIC to apply over the phone. 2. Apply online using COMPASS at

www.compass.state.pa.us.

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Children’s Health Insurance Program

What is the Children’s Health Insurance Program? The Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, is a program that provides heath insurance to children and teens, often for free or low cost! CHIP covers children up to age 18, and has recently expanded to cover all of Pennsylvania’s children. CHIP covers the following as a part of the program:

• Check-ups • Immunizations • Prescriptions • Dental, vision, and hearing services • Emergency services • 90 days of hospitalization • Mental health benefits

Are my children eligible for CHIP? If your children do not have health insurance, they are eligible for CHIP. The amount of money you pay for CHIP depends on how much you make each year. The chart on the next page will show you if you can get CHIP at regular cost, at low cost, or for free. Grandparents or other legal guardians can apply for coverage for the children.

How long are my children covered once they are enrolled? Children are guaranteed coverage for 12 months unless they no longer meet the eligibility requirements. Families must re-enroll their children every year in order to extend the coverage.

Does CHIP have a waiting list? No! There is no waiting list to apply for CHIP.

How do I apply for CHIP?

1. Call 1-800-986-KIDS. They can complete an application with you over the phone or they can mail you a paper application to fill out.

2. Apply online using COMPASS at www.compass.state.pa.us.

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Medical Assistance

What is Medical Assistance? Medical Assistance is a program that pays for all health care expenses for eligible individuals and families. People that use Medicaid receive an ACCESS card. When you go to pay for medical services, like a check up, you pay with your ACCESS card. Medical Assistance covers many people, but it also has many requirements.

Can I apply for Medical Assistance? The following groups of people can apply for Medical Assistance:

• People over the age of 65 • People who are blind or disabled • Families who have children under the age of 21 • Pregnant women • People who have a temporary disability • People who going through treatment for drug

and alcohol abuse, are victims of domestic violence, or are caring for someone with a disability

You must also: • Be a U.S Citizen • Have a driver’s license or social security card • Have a social security number • Have proof that you live in Pennsylvania

(example: a utility bill)

Medical Assistance also has income and resource requirements, but they depend on what category you fall under. For instance, the income requirement for families with children is different than the requirement for the blind or disabled. Ask your local County Assistance Office for more information.

How do I apply for Medical Assistance? 1. Apply in person at your local County Assistance

Office. You can find your Office in the County Help Chart.

2. You can also apply using COMPASS at www.compass.state.pa.us.

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Pennsylvania has programs that can help you pay for your basic needs, like clothing, shelter, and utilities. Programs include:

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), CARES and other utility programs

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) • General Assistance (GA)

What is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)? LIHEAP helps individuals and families pay for utilities and heat. LIHEAP usually runs November to March.

Am I eligible? You should meet the income requirements listed:

If you are having an emergency, you may be eligible for an additional $300 to help pay your utility bills. This is called a LIHEAP Crisis Grant. An emergency situation includes:

• Broken heating equipment • No fuel • Cancelled utility service • Close to running out of fuel or having utilities

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6 $41,415

7 $46,635

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Income requirements for LIHEAP (through March 21, 2008)

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If you have special needs, you may qualify for Customer Assistance Referral & Evaluation Program (CARES). Special needs include customers experiencing family emergencies, divorce, unemployment, or medical emergencies. Income limits are slightly higher than for LIHEAP.

Other utility assistance programs, including the Universal Service Fund Telephone Assistance Programs, are also available. If you are eligible for LIHEAP, food stamps, TANF, or other programs, you may be eligible for other utility assistance.

How do I apply for LIHEAP and other utility assistance? 1. For LIHEAP: Call the LIHEAP Hotline at

1-866-857-7095 (TDD 1-800-451-5886). 2. For LIHEAP or other programs: Call your County

Assistance Office to learn how to apply. County Assistance Offices are located in the County Help Chart at the back of this book.

What is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families? Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, provides money to children and their parents or other relatives that take care of them. Pregnant women can also receive TANF. You can use money from TANF to pay for your family’s basic needs, like clothing and shelter. There is a five year lifetime limit for TANF. After five years of being on TANF, you lose your eligibility for these benefits.

Can I apply for TANF? To apply for TANF, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident • Have a Social Security number • If you are a single parent, agree to seek child

support (exceptions: women who are victims of domestic violence)

• Sign an Agreement of Mutual Responsibility

An Agreement of Mutual Responsibility lists what you will do to get career training or find a job while on TANF.


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• Money in your checking account • Money in you savings account • Bonds • Any property you own besides your home

When applying for TANF, the County Assistance Office will also look at your monthly income. Your income includes:

• Child support • Unemployment compensation • Interest on any bank accounts • Social Security benefits • Lottery winnings

The chart on pages 28-29 will help you figure out if you qualify for TANF based on your income each month.

How do I apply for TANF? 1. Apply in person at your local County Assistance

Office. You can find your local office in the County Help Chart.

2. Apply online using COMPASS by visiting www.compass.state.pa.us.

What is General Assistance? General Assistance, or GA, is another cash assistance program. GA provides money for people who have medical or other special circumstances that stop them from finding work. Such circumstances include:

• having a disability • caring for someone with a disability • drug and alcohol rehabilitation • domestic violence

Families can apply for GA if they are not eligible for TANF.

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Can I apply for General Assistance (GA)? The same basic eligibility rules for TANF also apply to GA (see page 25), but there are other guidelines. If you do not meet the requirements for TANF, you may meet them for GA if you have temporary or permanent disabilities that prevent you from finding employment.

The following groups of people can apply for GA:

• Parents in a two-parent household with a child

under 13 or a disabled child over 13 • Children under 18 and who are attending school • Adults between 18-20 who are attending

secondary school • People with a temporary or permanent disability • People who are undergoing drug and alcohol

rehabilitation • Women who are victims of domestic violence • Pregnant women who cannot receive TANF • People caring for someone who is ill or disabled

GA also has resource and income requirements. The income requirements are the same as TANF, so you can look at the chart on pages 28-29 to see if you qualify. However, the resource requirements are slightly different.

• If you are one person applying for GA, you must

have $250 or less in resources • If you are applying for two or more people, you

must have $1,000 or less in resources

How do I apply for General Assistance? 1. Apply in person at your local County Assistance

Office. 2. Apply online using COMPASS at

www.compass.state.pa.us.


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Going to college or technical school is a dream for many people. But higher education is very expensive and it’s hard to figure out how to pay for it on top of all the other bills. Thankfully, there is help available such as the:

• Gateway to College at Community College of Philadelphia

• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• TAP 529 program

What is Gateway to College? Gateway to College at Community College of Philadelphia is a scholarship program for School District of Philadelphia students, ages 16-20, who have dropped out of school but who want to earn a diploma.

How do I apply for Gateway to College? Call (215) 751-8540 to register for an Information Session.

What is the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)? The PHEAA provides special loans, grants and scholarships to students in Pennsylvania who want to go on to college or technical school. PHEAA works with schools and lenders to make sure students get the financial aid they need to achieve their educational goals.

What grants and scholarships does PHEAA offer? The most common grant offered by PHEAA is the state grant. Grants are different from loans: while loans must be paid back, grants do not.

In addition to state grants there are also several special grants and scholarship programs. These programs benefit people who belong to certain groups, have specific interests, and other personal characteristics. The next page gives some examples of special grants offered through PHEAA.

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Grants and scholarships offered by PHEAA

• The New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) program is for undergraduate students who are studying science or technology. Scholarship recipients must agree to work in Pennsylvania for at least four years, or the amount of years the scholarship was received. These scholarships are not based on financial need and are awarded on a first come first served basis.

• The CHAFEEE Education and Training Grant (ETG) program offers grants to undergraduate students who have aged out of foster care. Students must attend a Pennsylvania college.

• The Pennsylvania Educational Gratuity Program grants money to children whose parent(s) died in the line of duty while serving as fire fighters, police officers (including sheriffs and deputies), ambulance workers, correctional officers or in military programs. The grant covers tuition, fees, and room and board costs at public institutions. Students must apply for other forms of financial aid before applying for this program.

• The Robert C. Byrd Scholarship program provides awards to high-achieving high school graduates in Pennsylvania. Funding is provided for those who have already been accepted into Pennsylvania colleges.

• The Nursing Loan Forgiveness for Healthier Futures program offers students loan forgiveness of up to 25% of eligible debt (a maximum of $12,5000) over a three-year period if you work for a participating Pennsylvania health care organization. Participating facilities will match the PHEAA loan forgiveness; employer-sponsored programs may choose to increase the matching contribution.

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What is loan forgiveness? Does PHEAA have loan forgiveness programs? Loan forgiveness is a program that can reduce the amount of money you owe for your student loans if you’re in a certain line of work. Loan forgiveness encourages students to pursue educational goals that will lead to employment in specific occupations by forgiving all or a portion of your educational debt, provided that you fulfill certain work-related requirements.

You can lower your student loan debt by thousands of dollars if you qualify. PHEAA offers several loan forgiveness programs for students who want to enter into certain careers, such as:

• Nursing • Early Education • Armed Forces • State Veterans’ Home Nurses • Agriculture

Your loans must be federal or state owned; loans from private companies are not eligible. You must fill out an application with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) in order to receive loan forgiveness.

How do I apply for loans, grants, scholarships and other programs offered by PHEAA?

To get more information: 1. Call 1-800-233-0557 to ask for more

information or applications. 2. Visit the Pennsylvania Higher Education

Assistance Agency (PHEAA) website at www.pheaa.org.

For most loans and the state grant program, you will also have to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application you can fill out to receive federal and state loans and grants for college tuition. The types of aid available include:

• Grants and loans • Scholarships • Work-study

Am I eligible to fill out the FAFSA? To fill out the FAFSA, you must:

• Be a US citizen or a permanent resident • Have a Social Security number • Have a high school diploma or GED • Be enrolled in or accepted to a school that

accepts federal aid • Sign up for Selective Service (if applicable) • Need money for school

If you have certain drug convictions, you may not be able to fill out the FAFSA. See www.fafsa.ed.gov for more information.

What do I need to fill out the FAFSA? When you fill out the FAFSA, have the following information with you to help get the most money:

• Your Social Security number • Your driver’s license number • Your permanent resident card (non-US

citizens) • Tax forms for the previous tax year • Records for any untaxed income such as

Social Security, TANF, or Veterans benefits • Current bank statements

How do I fill out the FAFSA? 1. Complete it online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Check the website for deadline information. 2. Get a paper FAFSA application at your local

library or by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (TTY 1-800-730-8913).

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What is TAP 529? TAP 529 is a savings program. You can use the money that you save in TAP 529 to pay for college tuition, books, and room and board. The money can be used at any college or university that gives students federal aid.

Am I eligible for TAP 529? Anyone is eligible for TAP 529 as long as you are over 18. You can even start an account for your child by asking that your child receives the money when she or he turns 18.

How do I apply for TAP 529?

1. Call TAP 529 at 1-800-400-4400. 2. Open an account on their website at

www.tap529.com.

**TAX BREAK**

If you are enrolled in school there are two credits you can claim when you file your taxes: The Hope Scholarship Credit is a tax credit you can claim if you or any of your dependents are enrolled in the first or second year of college. You can claim up to $2000 per eligible student in your household, but it is only available for the first two years of school. In order to receive this credit, fill out Form 8863 along with IRS Form 1040 or 1040A. The Lifelong Learning Credit is another tax credit you can claim if you are enrolled in at least one course for a postsecondary degree program or a job skills program. You can claim up to $2000 per tax return and can claim the credit for as many years as you qualify. To claim the Lifelong Learning Credit, fill out Form 8863 along with IRS form 1040 or 1040.

Questions about tax credits? Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

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There are many services that can help you save and manage your money, even if you’re having a hard time paying your bills. These services include:

• Individual Development Account • Family Savings Account • Consumer Credit Counseling Service • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program • Online worksheet from PathWays PA

What is an Individual Development Account? There is a savings account specially designed to help you save your money faster. It goes by one of two names: the Individual Development Account (IDA) or the Family Savings Account (FSA). IDAs and FSAs are matched savings accounts. That means for every dollar you save, the government will match it and put it in a separate account. At the end of your program, you will receive the money you saved and the money that the government has put away for you. The government will match your savings up to $2000 after two years.

Individuals frequently use IDAs and FSAs in order to save up for and purchase a home, pay for higher education, or start a business.

Here are some general things that you should know before opening an IDA or FSA:

• Why you are opening your account? Are you

saving for a car? A house? College courses? Set savings goals for yourself.

• You receive the matched funds at the end of your savings program.

• You get to attend 4 financial education workshops.

• You can take out money from the account at any time, but you risk losing the matching funds.

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Can I open an IDA/FSA? To open an IDA/FSA, you will have to meet income requirements.

Remember, don’t worry if you don’t exactly meet the income requirements. There are income rules that vary by county that could make you eligible. Contact your local Community Action Agency for details.

How do I apply for an IDA/FSA? The Community Action Agency Partnership (CAAP) can help you find the name of your local Community Action Agency. Your Community Action Agency can then help you apply for the account. To find a Community Action Agency near you:

1. Call the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania at 717-233-1075

2. Visit them on the web at www.thecaap.org.

Number of people in your household

If you make this amount each year or less, you can open an

IDA/FSA 1 $20,800

2 $28,000

3 $35,200

4 $42,400

5 $49,600

6 $56,800

7 $64,000

8 $71,200

Per add’l person, add: $7,200

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Consumer Credit Counseling Services

Do any of these statements describe you?

• You’re close to or over the limit on your credit cards

• You have creditors calling the house to collect overdue payments

• Your credit score is low (600 or less) • You’re not sure what your credit score is • You’re stressed about how much money you

owe and you’re not sure how to handle it

If any of those statements sound familiar, then Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) can help.

What is the Consumer Credit Counseling Service? CCCS is an organization that can help you:

• Create a budget you can stick to • Figure out the best way to pay off all of your

debts • Review your credit report with you to help you

increase your credit score • Open checking and savings accounts • Give you free financial education to keep you

out of debt • Help you avoid bankruptcy • Assist you as you take control of your personal

finances • Plan your pathway from financial crisis to

financial health and sustainability

Am I eligible for CCCS services? Anyone can use these services, no matter how much you make.

How can I find a CCCS near me?

1. Call the National Foundation for Credit Counseling at 1-800-388-2227.

2. Visit the National Foundation for Credit Counseling online at www.nfcc.org to find a CCCS near you.

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What is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) provides free income tax services to people who need help filing their taxes. When you use VITA, you can get your taxes done for free by volunteers who have been trained by the IRS. These volunteers can help you file for credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit, which can help put extra money in your pocket. VITA sites are located statewide and are available from early February to mid-April.

Can I use VITA services? If you make under $40,000 a year, you can use VITA services.

How can I find a VITA site near me?

1. If you live in the Philadelphia/Delaware County area, call PathWays PA at (610) 543-5022.

**TAX BREAK**

The Earned Income Credit is available to many working taxpayers. The EIC comes in the form of a refund check from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The amount depends on how much income you earned and also the number of qualifying children you have. A qualifying child:

• Is under the age of 19 or under the age of 24 if the child is a full-time student

• Lived with the worker in the US for more than half the year

• Is the worker’s son, daughter, grandchild, adopted child, foster child, sibling, niece or nephew

• Is a permanently disabled child of any age • Has a valid Social Security Number

You can apply for this credit by filling out IRS Form 1040 or 1040A and filling out and attaching IRS Schedule EIC.

Questions about tax credits? Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

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PA Tax Forgiveness Program/ O

nline Training and Benefits Worksheet

What is the Online Training and Benefits Worksheet? PathWays PA offers an online worksheet on its website, www.PathWaysPA.org. By putting in information such as how many people live with you and how much you earn, the worksheet can show you how much you need to make to pay for your basic needs. It can also tell you if you’re eligible for programs such as:

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) • Housing and child care assistance • Medical Assistance • Children’s Health Insurance Program • Food stamp program

Who can use the online worksheet? Anyone! If you have a computer with internet access, visit www.PathWays PA.org. Once you are there, use the online tool.

**TAX BREAK**

The PA Tax Forgiveness Program helps reduce the amount of state taxes owed on your tax returns. If you make less than the amount listed below and anticipate you will make less next year, you may be eligible for PA Tax Forgiveness:

Income requirements for PA Tax Forgiveness

(through Tax Year 2007)

Single person $8,750 Couple $15,250 Single parent with one child $18,250 Couple with one child $24,750 Each additional child add $9,500

To claim this credit, have your employer fill out the Employee’s Nonwithholding Application (PA Form REV-419). If you have questions, call the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue at 1-800-362-2050.

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In this section, you’ll find the resources you need to help you handle issues that are often specific to women, including family planning services and resources for victims of domestic violence.

What is a Family Planning Service? A family planning service is a health care organization that offers:

• Contraception to prevent pregnancy (birth control pills, the morning after pill, etc.)

• Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV testing

• Pregnancy testing • Breast cancer screening • Pap smears to test for cervical cancer

Do I have to have medical insurance? You do NOT have to have medical insurance to pay for family planning services. Most services are offered on a sliding scale. Some people can even get services for free, including those under 18. Services are available under the SelectPlan for Women (see page 20).

How do I find a family planning service near me? The chart below shows you the family planning organizations by region. Call to find a clinic in your area.

Southeastern PA: Family Planning Council (215) 985-2600

Northeastern PA: Maternal Family and Health Services (800) 367-6347

Central PA: Family Health Council of Central PA 717-761-7380

Western PA: Adagio Health (800) 215-7494

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What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is when a person in a relationship abuses their partner as a way to control them. This includes physical abuse like:

• hitting • kicking • shoving • choking

Domestic violence can also be emotional abuse: • name-calling • put-downs • threats to both you and/or your children

Abusive partners may also steal, destroy property, and keep “track” of their partner by making sure they don’t see family or friends.

How do I know if I’m being abused? It’s easier to tell if your partner is physically abusive, but are you really being abused emotionally? Here is a checklist of questions you can ask yourself to figure out if you are being abused:

Does your partner…

• Insult you and always blame you for bad things that happen?

• Show feelings of intense jealousy when you try to spend time with others?

• Not allow you to see friends and family? • Make you do things you don’t want to do,

including forcing you into sex? • Spend your money and not let you make

financial decisions? • Threaten to hurt or kill you, your children, or

members of your family?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, get help now! See the next page for phone numbers that will get you started.

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How can I get help? 1. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24

hours a day, 365 days a year at 1-800-799-SAFE (TTY 1-800-787-3224). The hotline can refer you to emergency services in your area, like shelters and legal assistance. Spanish-language telephone operators and resources are available.

2. Call the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) at 1-800-932-4632. They have list of domestic violence service agencies that can help you find shelter, get emergency cash assistance, provide counseling and help with legal services. PCADV facilitates a statewide network of 61 domestic violence programs and has a series of specialized program areas to address the needs of women and families experiencing abuse. Or you can access PCADV online at www.pcadv.org for more resources.

3. Contact the 24-hour information line at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) at 1-800-772-7227. The hotline operators can connect you to services in your area. PCAR runs a network of 52 rape crisis centers across Pennsylvania. The centers provide services to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones, and work to promote public awareness and prevention education in local communities.

Important!

• It is possible for your partner to find what you do online, including what websites you visit. If you want to use any of the websites listed above, either use a computer that would be more difficult to track (like at a public library) or just call the hotline numbers to be on the safe side.

• If you feel your life or your children’s lives are in danger right now, call 911 immediately!

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ACCESS card: an electronic benefits card used to give people money for food stamps, TANF, GA, and Medicaid. The card works like a debit card; when swiped, any money on the card is transferred to the store that is being paid. adultBasic: a health insurance program for adults ages 19-64. Affordable Housing: a housing program that helps people find housing in homes and apartments owned by the federal government. Agreement of Mutual Responsibility (AMR): a plan that explains how you will work towards finding a job and getting yourself off of TANF or GA. Child and Adult Care Food Program: provides free and reduced-price meals and snacks to children and adults. Child Care Works: a program that helps families pay for child care services. Children’s Health Insurance Program: a Pennsylvania program that provides health insurance to children and teens. Consumer Credit Counseling Service: an organization that offers services to help you manage your money and help get you out of debt. Domestic violence: when a person in a relationship uses abuses (physical or emotional) as a way to control their partner. Expedited Food Stamp Program: a program that allows you to receive food stamps within 5 days, depending on your income.

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Family planning service: a health center that provides information and services about reproductive health and women’s health issues. Family Savings Account (FSA): see Individual Development Account (IDA). Food pantry: provides a free bag of food to those in need that lasts 3-4 days. Food stamp program: provides money to help individuals and families pay for food. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): the form you must fill out to receive federal and state loans and grants for higher education. General Assistance (GA): a cash assistance program for those who may not qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Grant: money that can be used to pay for higher education that does not have to be paid back. Head Start: an educational and social program from children ages 3-5. Head Start is free for families who qualify. Homeless Assistance Program (HAP): a program to help families find emergency shelter, bridge housing, and rental assistance. Hope Scholarship Credit: a tax credit you can claim if you or any of your dependents are enrolled in the first or second year of college. Housing Choice Voucher Program: a federal program that helps people pay their rent on privately-owned housing.

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Individual Development Account (IDA): a matched savings account program. Lifelong Learning Credit: a tax credit you can claim if you are enrolled in at least one course for a postsecondary degree program or a job skills program. LIHEAP Crisis Grant: a grant that you can get in an emergency situation to help pay for heating and utilities, such as broken heating equipment. Loan forgiveness: a program where you can reduce the amount of money you owe if you are in a certain lines of work, like nursing. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): helps individuals and families pay for utilities and heat. Medicaid: a program that pays for all health care expenses for eligible individuals and families. National School Lunch Program: provides free or reduced-price school lunches to children in public, private, and residential schools. Online budget worksheet: a worksheet that can show you how much you need to make to pay for your basic needs. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA): a state agency that helps students access money for college or technical school. Prescreening: a process where an organization helps you determine if you’re eligible for food stamps and then helps you apply.

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y SelectPlan for Women: a free, confidential program that provides family planning and reproductive health services, including birth control.

Resources: all of the money you have, including anything in checking or savings accounts. Requirements for resources are different depending on the program you apply to. School Breakfast Program: provides free or reduced-price breakfast to children in public, private, or residential schools. Soup kitchen: a place that provides a free hot meal to those in need. Special Kids Network: an organization that can help parents find services and education for their children with special needs. Call 1-800-986-4550 for assistance (TTY 1-877-232-7640). Subsidized Child Care Program: see Child Care Works. TAP 529: a savings program run by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. Savings can be used at any school that accepts federal or state loans. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): a cash assistance program gives money to children and their parents or other relatives that take care of them. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA): a program that provides free income tax services to people who need help filing their taxes. WIC: a program that gives women, infants, and children vouchers to buy nutritious foods and provides nutrition education.

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County Help Chart Introduction

The County Help Chart on the final pages lists all of the counties in Pennsylvania alphabetically. For each county, you can find the following phone numbers:

1. Child Care Information Services: Call this number to apply for Child Care Works.

2. County Assistance Office: Call this number to apply for food stamps, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, General Assistance, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

3. Food stamp pre-screening services: Call these organizations to apply for food stamps.

4. Head Start: Call this number to enroll your child in Head Start.

5. Homeless Assistance Program: Call these organizations to get emergency housing through the Homeless Assistance Program.

6. Local Housing Authority: Call this number to enroll in Housing Choice or Affordable Housing.

7. WIC Program: Call this number to enroll in the WIC program for women and their children.

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(724

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Coun

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(800

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(814

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(814

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(610

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Ber

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In

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(610

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Ber

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A

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(814

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(814

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43-

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(570

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(800

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724-

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(814

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814-

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Com

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(814

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(814

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302

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(814

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Dep

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Com

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Coun

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Act

ion

Com

mis

sion

(7

17) 2

32-9

757

Cum

berla

nd

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(7

17) 2

49-0

789

Fam

ily H

ealth

C

ounc

il of

C

entra

l PA

, In

c.

(717

) 243

-05

23

Dau

phin

CC

IS o

f C

umbe

rland

, D

auph

in a

nd

Per

ry C

ount

ies

(8

00) 9

52-7

419

Dau

phin

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(8

00) 7

88-5

616

Com

mun

ity

Che

ck U

p of

S

outh

Har

risbu

rg

(717

) 233

-170

0

Key

ston

e S

ervi

ce

Sys

tem

s, In

c,

717-

541-

1795

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Com

mis

sion

(7

17) 2

32-9

757

Dau

phin

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(717

) 939

-930

1

Cap

ital R

egio

n H

ealth

Sys

tem

H

amilt

on

Hea

lth C

ente

r

(717

) 230

-397

9

Del

awar

e C

CIS

of

Del

awar

e C

ount

y

(800

) 831

-311

7

Del

awar

e C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

H

eadq

uarte

rs

(6

10) 4

47-5

500

Pat

hWay

s P

A

(610

) 543

-502

2

Del

awar

e C

ount

y IU

Hea

d S

tart

610-

938-

9000

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Age

ncy

of

Del

awar

e C

ount

y, In

c.

(6

10) 8

91-5

101

Del

awar

e C

ount

y H

ousi

ng

Aut

horit

y

(610

) 876

-252

1

Cro

zer-

Che

ster

M

edic

al

Cen

ter

(6

10) 4

97-

7668

Elk

C

CIS

of E

lk

Cou

nty

800-

638-

4670

Elk

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(800

) 847

-025

7

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

FOO

D-9

97

Nor

ther

n Ti

er

CA

C H

ead

Sta

rt P

rogr

am

(814

) 486

-116

1 ex

t. 22

4

Nor

ther

n Ti

er

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Cor

pora

tion

(814

) 486

-116

1

Elk

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(814

) 965

-253

2

No.

Cen

tral P

A

Reg

iona

l and

P

lann

ing

Dev

elop

men

t C

omm

issi

on

(814

) 773

-316

2

County Help Chart

54

Erie

to F

rank

lin

Cou

nty

Chi

ld C

are

Info

rmat

ion

Serv

ices

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

Food

Sta

mps

Pre-

Scre

enin

g H

ead

Star

t H

omel

essn

ess

Ass

ista

nce

Prog

ram

Lo

cal H

ousi

ng

Aut

horit

y

WIC

Pro

gram

Erie

C

CIS

of E

rie

Cou

nty

(814

) 451

-658

0

Erie

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(8

00) 6

35-1

014

PA

Hun

ger A

ctio

n C

ente

r

(7

17) 2

33-6

705

80

0-FO

OD

-997

Gre

ater

Erie

C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n C

omm

ittee

81

4-45

9-45

81 e

xt

422

Gre

ater

Erie

C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n C

omm

ittee

(814

) 459

-481

Erie

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

Aut

horit

y

(814

) 655

-516

1

Erie

Cou

nty

W

IC P

rogr

am

(8

14) 4

53-5

747

(ext

. 247

)

(814

) 459

-194

8

Faye

tte

CC

IS o

f Fay

ette

C

ount

y (7

24) 4

25-1

818

1-80

0-44

3-08

88

Faye

tte C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(8

77) 8

32-7

545

Cou

nty

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Age

ncy

(724

) 430

-301

1

Hea

d S

tart

of

Faye

tte C

ount

y 72

4-43

0-48

18

Faye

tte C

ount

y C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n A

genc

y In

c.

(7

24) 4

37-6

050

Faye

tte C

ount

y H

ousi

ng A

utho

rity

(7

24) 4

34-2

100

Faye

tte C

ount

y C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n A

genc

y In

c.

(724

) 437

-605

0

Fore

st

CC

IS o

f For

est

Cou

nty

(814

) 726

-136

1 1-

877-

855-

0013

Fore

st C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(8

00) 8

76-0

645

PA

Hun

ger A

ctio

n C

ente

r

(7

17) 2

33-6

705

80

0-FO

OD

-997

War

ren-

Fore

st

Cou

ntie

s H

ead

Sta

rt 81

4-72

6-24

00 x

30

27

War

ren-

Fore

st

Cou

ntie

s E

cono

mic

O

ppor

tuni

ty

Cou

ncil

(814

) 726

-240

0

Dep

artm

ent o

f H

ousi

ng a

nd

Urb

an

Dev

elop

men

t

1-

800-

466-

2487

She

nang

o

Val

ley

Urb

an

Leag

ue, I

nc.

WIC

Pro

gram

(814

) 676

-009

9

Fran

klin

S

ee A

dam

s C

ount

y

Fran

klin

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(800

) 921

-883

9

PA

Hun

ger A

ctio

n C

ente

r

(7

17) 2

33-6

705

80

0-FO

OD

-997

Fran

klin

Cou

nty

Hea

d S

tart,

Inc.

(7

17) 2

63-8

019

Ext

208

Sou

th C

entra

l C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n P

rogr

ams

Inc.

(717

) 334

-763

4

Fran

klin

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

Aut

horit

y

(7

17) 2

63-4

200

Sou

th C

entra

l C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n

Pro

gram

s In

c.

(7

17) 3

34-7

634

Coun

ty H

elp

Char

t

55

Fulton to Indiana

Fulto

n S

ee A

dam

s C

ount

y

Fulto

n C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(800

) 222

-856

3

Key

ston

e C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n P

rogr

am

(814

) 643

-301

0

Bed

ford

/Ful

ton

Cou

nty

Hea

d S

tart

814-

624-

3200

Cen

ter f

or

Com

mun

ity

Ser

vice

s

(8

14) 6

23-9

129

Fulto

n C

ount

y H

ousi

ng A

utho

rity

(717

) 485

-404

1

Bro

ad T

op W

IC

Pro

gram

(8

14) 6

35-6

942

Gre

ene

CC

IS o

f Gre

ene

Cou

nty

(724

) 852

-527

7 1-

888-

355-

2247

Gre

ene

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(8

88) 4

10-5

658

Hun

ger S

ervi

ces

Net

wor

k

(412

) 681

-111

0

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

S

outh

wes

t Hea

d S

tart

724-

222-

9100

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

S

outh

wes

t

(7

24) 2

25-9

550

Gre

ene

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(7

24) 6

27-6

523

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

S

outh

wes

t

(724

) 225

-955

0 ex

t. 44

1

Hun

tingd

on C

CIS

of

Hun

tingd

on

Cou

nty

(814

) 643

-498

0 1-

800-

972-

3444

Hun

tingd

on

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(800

) 237

-767

4

Key

ston

e C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n P

rogr

am

(814

) 643

-301

0

Hun

tingd

on

Cou

nty

Hea

d S

tart

814-

643-

6800

ex

t. 10

9

Cen

ter f

or

Com

mun

ity

Ser

vice

s

(8

14) 6

23-9

129

Dep

artm

ent o

f H

ousi

ng a

nd

Urb

an

Dev

elop

men

t

1-

800-

466-

2487

Bro

ad T

op

WIC

Pro

gram

(814

) 635

-694

2

Indi

ana

CC

IS o

f Ind

iana

C

ount

y (7

24) 3

49-8

830

1-80

0-32

7-30

70

Indi

ana

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(8

00) 7

42-0

679

Indi

ana

Cou

nty

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Pro

gram

(724

) 463

-744

0

Indi

ana

Cou

nty

Hea

d S

tart,

Inc.

80

0-59

2-90

36 o

r 72

4-34

9-62

00

Indi

ana

Cou

nty

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Pro

gram

(7

24) 4

65-2

657

Indi

ana

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

Aut

horit

y

(724

) 463

-473

0

Ada

gio

Hea

lth

(8

00) W

IC-

WIN

S o

r

(8

00) 9

42-9

467

County Help Chart

56

Jeff

erso

n to

Lan

cast

er

Cou

nty

Chi

ld C

are

Info

rmat

ion

Serv

ices

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

Food

Sta

mps

Pre-

Scre

enin

g H

ead

Star

t H

omel

essn

ess

Ass

ista

nce

Prog

ram

Lo

cal H

ousi

ng

Aut

horit

y

WIC

Pro

gram

Jeffe

rson

C

CIS

of

Jeffe

rson

Cou

nty

(814

) 938

-330

2

Jeffe

rson

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(8

00) 2

42-8

214

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

FOO

D-9

97

Jeffe

rson

-Cla

rion

Hea

d S

tart,

Inc.

81

4-84

9-36

60 x

15

Jeffe

rson

Cou

nty

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion,

Inc.

(8

14) 9

38-3

302

Jeffe

rson

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

Aut

horit

y

(814

) 938

-714

0

No.

Cen

tral P

A

Reg

iona

l

Pla

nnin

g an

d D

evel

opm

ent

Com

mis

sion

(8

14) 9

38-7

602

Juni

ata

CC

IS o

f Jun

iata

C

ount

y (7

17) 4

36-8

613

Juni

ata

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(800

) 586

-428

2

Key

ston

e C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n P

rogr

am

(814

) 643

-301

0

Juni

ata

Cou

nty

Hea

d S

tart

717-

436-

8613

Key

ston

e C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n P

rogr

am

(8

14) 6

43-3

010

Dep

artm

ent o

f H

ousi

ng a

nd

Urb

an

Dev

elop

men

t

1-

800-

466-

2487

Fam

ily H

ealth

C

ounc

il of

C

entra

l PA

, Inc

.

Fam

ily P

lann

ing

Plu

s

(717

) 248

-017

5

Lack

awan

na C

CIS

of

Lack

awan

na

Cou

nty

(570

)-963

-664

4

Lack

awan

na

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(8

77) 4

31-1

887

Com

mis

sion

on

Eco

nom

ic

Opp

ortu

nity

of

Luze

rne

Cou

nty

(5

70) 8

26-0

510

Scr

anto

n-La

ckaw

anna

H

uman

D

evel

opm

ent

Age

ncy,

Inc.

(5

70) 9

63-6

633

Scr

anto

n-La

ckaw

anna

H

uman

D

evel

opm

ent

Age

ncy,

Inc.

(5

70) 9

63-6

836

Lack

awan

na

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(570

) 342

-762

9

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

Hea

lth

Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-6

347

Lanc

aste

r

CC

IS o

f La

ncas

ter

Cou

nty

(7

17) 3

93-4

004

Lanc

aste

r Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(717

) 299

-741

1

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

FOO

D-9

97

CA

P C

hild

Dev

. P

rogr

am/H

ead

Sta

rt 71

7-29

9-73

01

Com

mun

ity A

ctio

n P

artn

ersh

ip o

f La

ncas

ter C

ount

y

(7

17) 2

99-7

301

Lanc

aste

r Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(717

) 394

-079

3

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

P

artn

ersh

ip o

f La

ncas

ter

Cou

nty

(717

) 299

-730

1

Coun

ty H

elp

Char

t

57

Lawrence to Luzerne

Law

renc

e C

CIS

of

Law

renc

e C

ount

y (7

24) 6

58-8

874

Law

renc

e C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(800

) 847

-452

2

PA

Hun

ger A

ctio

n C

ente

r

(7

17) 2

33-6

705

80

0-FO

OD

-997

Law

renc

e C

ount

y S

ocia

l Ser

vice

s-H

ead

Sta

rt 72

4-65

8-72

58

Law

renc

e C

ount

y S

ocia

l Ser

vice

s,

Inc.

(7

24) 6

58-7

258

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

Cou

nty

of L

awre

nce

(724

) 656

-510

0

Ada

gio

Hea

lth

(8

00) W

IC-

WIN

S o

r

(8

00) 9

42-9

467

Leba

non

CC

IS o

f Leb

anon

C

ount

y

(7

17) 2

74-6

552

Leba

non

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(8

00) 2

29-3

926

PA

Hun

ger A

ctio

n C

ente

r

(7

17) 2

33-6

705

80

0-FO

OD

-997

Leba

non

Cou

nty

Hea

d S

tart

(717

) 274

-362

5

Leba

non

Cou

nty

Hum

an S

ervi

ces

(717

) 867

-290

9

Leba

non

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(7

17) 2

74-1

401

Leb

anon

Fa

mily

Hea

lth

Ser

vice

s

(717

) 273

-674

1

Lehi

gh

Com

mun

ity

Ser

vice

s fo

r C

hild

ren,

Inc.

(6

10) 4

37-6

000

Lehi

gh C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(610

) 821

-650

9

His

pani

c A

mer

ican

O

rgan

izat

ion

of

Lehi

gh C

ount

y

(6

10) 4

35-5

334

Com

mun

ity

Ser

vice

s fo

r C

hild

ren

(610

) 437

-600

0

ext.

2354

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

C

omm

ittee

of t

he

Lehi

gh V

alle

y,

Inc.

(6

10) 6

91-5

620

Lehi

gh C

ount

y H

ousi

ng

Aut

horit

y

(6

10) 9

65-4

514

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

Hea

lth

Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-6

347

Luze

rne

Coo

rdin

ated

C

hild

Car

e S

ervi

ces

of

Nor

thea

st P

A

(570

) 822

-650

0

Luze

rne

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(570

) 826

-210

0

Com

mis

sion

on

Eco

nom

ic

Opp

ortu

nity

of

Luze

rne

Cou

nty

(5

70) 8

26-0

510

Luze

rne

Cou

nty

Hea

d S

tart,

Inc.

57

0-82

9-62

31

1-

800-

551-

5829

Com

mis

sion

on

Eco

nom

ic

Opp

ortu

nity

of

Luze

rne

Cou

nty

(570

) 826

-051

0

Luze

rne

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

Aut

horit

y

(570

) 287

-966

1

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

Hea

lth

Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-6

347

County Help Chart

58

Lyco

min

g to

Miff

lin

Cou

nty

Chi

ld C

are

Info

rmat

ion

Serv

ices

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

Food

Sta

mps

Pre-

Scre

enin

g H

ead

Star

t H

omel

essn

ess

Ass

ista

nce

Prog

ram

Lo

cal H

ousi

ng

Aut

horit

y

WIC

Pro

gram

Lyco

min

g

CC

IS O

F Ly

com

ing

Cou

nty

(570

)327

-549

5 (8

00)3

46-3

020

Lyco

min

g C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(87

7)

867-

4014

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

FOO

D-9

97

Lyco

min

g-C

linto

n H

ead

Sta

rt (5

70) 6

01-9

623

Lyco

min

g-C

linto

n C

ount

y C

omm

issi

on fo

r C

omm

unity

A

ctio

n, In

c.

(5

70) 3

26-0

587

Lyco

min

g C

ount

y H

ousi

ng

Aut

horit

y

(5

70) 3

23-3

755

Bi-C

ount

y W

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Pro

gram

(5

70) 7

48-1

087

McK

ean

CC

IS o

f McK

ean

Cou

nty

1-80

0-63

8-46

70

McK

ean

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(800

) 822

-110

8

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

FOO

D-9

97

Nor

ther

n Ti

er

CA

C H

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Sta

rt P

rogr

am

(814

) 486

-116

1 ex

t 224

Nor

ther

n Ti

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Com

mun

ity

Act

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Cor

pora

tion

(814

) 486

-116

1

McK

ean

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(8

14) 8

87-5

563

Bra

dfor

d

Hos

pita

l WIC

P

roga

m

(814

) 362

-434

6

Mer

cer

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IS o

f Mer

cer

Cou

nty

(724

) 346

-617

1

Mer

cer C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

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ffice

(800

) 747

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5

Com

mun

ity

Act

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Par

tner

ship

of

Mer

cer C

ount

y

(724

) 342

-622

2 ex

t. 16

Mer

cer C

ount

y H

ead

Sta

rt (7

24) 3

46-4

482

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Par

tner

ship

of

Mer

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ount

y,

Inc.

(7

24) 3

42-6

222

Mer

cer C

ount

y H

ousi

ng

Aut

horit

y

(724

) 342

-400

0

She

nang

o

Val

ley

Urb

an

Leag

ue, I

nc.

WIC

Pro

gram

(724

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4

Miff

lin

CC

IS O

F M

ifflin

C

ount

y (7

17) 2

42-4

346

1-86

6-80

3-43

46

Miff

lin C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(8

00) 3

82-5

253

Key

ston

e C

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unity

A

ctio

n P

rogr

am

(814

) 643

-301

0

Sny

der-U

nion

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ifflin

Chi

ld

Dev

elop

men

t, In

c.

570-

966-

2845

Key

ston

e C

omm

unity

A

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n P

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(8

14) 6

43-3

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Miff

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Aut

horit

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(717

) 248

-262

4

Fam

ily H

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C

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C

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, Inc

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Fam

ily

P

lann

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(7

17) 2

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175

Coun

ty H

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Char

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59

Monroe to N

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Mon

roe

CC

IS o

f Mon

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nty

570-

4203

590

Mon

roe

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

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Bus

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s R

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877-

905-

1495

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

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D-9

97

Mon

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Cou

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Hea

d S

tart

(570

) 421

-271

1 ex

t. 23

0

Mon

roe

Cou

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Gra

nts

Offi

ce

(5

70) 5

17-3

129

Mon

roe

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

Aut

horit

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570-

421-

7770

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

Hea

lth

Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-

6347

Mon

tgom

ery

Mon

tgom

ery

Cou

nty

Offi

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f C

hild

Day

Car

e S

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ces

(610

) 278

- 370

7

Mon

tgom

ery

CA

O

(87

7)

398-

5571

Pot

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wn

Dis

trict

:

(800

) 641

-394

0

Mon

tgom

ery

Cou

nty

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Dev

elop

men

t

(6

10) 2

77-6

367

Mon

tgom

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Cou

nty

Hea

d S

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(610

) 239

-666

2

(E

arly

Hea

d S

tart

avai

labl

e)

Mon

tgom

ery

Cou

nty

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Dev

elop

men

t

(6

10) 2

77-6

367

Mon

tgom

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Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(6

10) 2

75-5

720

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

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lth

Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-

6347

Mon

tour

C

CIS

of M

onto

ur

Cou

nty

(5

70) 2

75-3

996

Mon

tour

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

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Offi

ce

(570

) 275

-743

0

Fam

ily H

ealth

C

ounc

il of

P

enns

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nia

(7

17) 7

61-7

380

Dan

ville

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d S

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570-

271-

3268

ex

t. 62

00

Cen

tral

Sus

queh

anna

O

ppor

tuni

ties

(570

) 644

-657

5

Mon

tour

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(5

70) 2

75-3

640

Fam

ily H

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C

ounc

il of

C

entra

l PA

,

Inc.

(5

70)

752-

6935

Nor

tham

pton

CC

IS o

f N

orth

ampt

on

Cou

nty

(610

) 419

-450

0

(8

66) 8

00-3

880

Nor

tham

pton

C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(8

00) 3

68-8

390

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

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D-9

97

Com

mun

ity

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s fo

r C

hild

ren

(610

) 437

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0 ex

t. 23

54

Com

mun

ity A

ctio

n C

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ittee

of t

he

Lehi

gh V

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c.

(610

) 691

-562

0

Nor

thha

mpt

on

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(6

10) 7

59-8

488

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

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lth

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vice

s

(8

00)

367-

6347

County Help Chart

60

Nor

thum

berla

nd to

Pik

e

Cou

nty

Chi

ld C

are

Info

rmat

ion

Serv

ices

Cou

nty

Ass

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nce

Offi

ce

Food

Sta

mps

Pre-

Scre

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g H

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Star

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Ass

ista

nce

Prog

ram

Lo

cal H

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Aut

horit

y

WIC

Pro

gram

Nor

thum

berla

nd C

CIS

of

Nor

thum

berla

nd

Cou

nty

(570

) 988

-445

2

Nor

thum

berla

nd

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(8

00) 3

68-8

390

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

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97

Nor

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Are

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Sta

rt (5

70) 5

23-1

155

Cen

tral

Sus

queh

anna

O

ppor

tuni

ties

(570

) 644

-657

5

Nor

thum

berla

nd

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(570

) 742

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7

Fam

ily H

ealth

C

ounc

il of

C

entra

l PA

, In

c.

Fam

ily

Pla

nnin

g P

lus

(717

) 248

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5

Per

ry

Chi

ld C

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Net

wor

k, In

c.

(717

) 243

-401

3 ex

. 24

Per

ry C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(800

) 991

-192

9

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

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97

Key

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Sys

tem

s, In

c,

DB

A C

apita

l Are

a H

ead

Sta

rt

(717

) 541

-179

5

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Com

mis

sion

(7

17) 2

32-9

757

Per

ry C

ount

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ld

Jail

(7

17) 5

82-8

853

Fam

ily H

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C

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c.

Cum

berla

nd/

Per

ry T

apes

try

of H

ealth

(717

) 243

-052

3

Phi

lade

lphi

a C

CIS

of

Phi

lade

lphi

a

(215

) 333

-156

0

Phi

lade

lphi

a C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

H

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(215

) 560

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0

Gre

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P

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Coa

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gain

st

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(2

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30-0

555

See

pag

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May

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Offi

ce

of C

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unity

S

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(2

15) 6

85-3

602

Phi

lade

lphi

a H

ousi

ng

Aut

horit

y

(215

) 557

-848

4

Nor

th

O

rgan

ized

R

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nally

for

Tota

l Hea

lth

(215

) 978

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0

(800

) 743

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0

Pik

e C

CIS

of P

ike

Cou

nty

(5

70) 2

96-3

447

Pik

e C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(570

) 296

-611

4

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

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D-9

97

Scr

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anna

H

uman

Dev

. A

genc

y, In

c.

(570

) 963

-663

3

Mon

roe

Cou

nty

Gra

nts

Offi

ce

(5

70) 5

17-3

129

Pik

e C

ount

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uman

D

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opm

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Offi

ce

(570

) 296

-343

9

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

Hea

lth

Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-6

347

Coun

ty H

elp

Char

t

61

Potter to Somerset

Pot

ter

CC

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f Pot

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Cou

nty

1-80

0-63

8-46

70

Pot

ter C

ount

y A

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tanc

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(8

00) 4

46-9

896

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

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97

Nor

ther

n Ti

er

CA

C H

ead

Sta

rt P

rogr

am

(814

) 486

-116

1 ex

t. 22

4

Nor

ther

n Ti

er

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

Cor

pora

tion

(814

) 486

-116

1

Pot

ter C

ount

y H

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ng

Aut

horit

y

(814

) 274

-703

1

No.

Cen

tral

P

A R

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nal

Pla

nnin

g an

d D

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Com

mis

sion

(8

14) 2

74-7

172

Sch

uylk

ill

CC

IS o

f S

chuy

lkill

Cou

nty

(570

) 624

-795

0 1-

800-

216-

1938

Sch

uylk

ill C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

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ffice

(8

77) 3

06-5

439

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

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97

Chi

ld

Dev

elop

men

t, In

c.

800-

433-

3370

Sch

uylk

ill

Com

mun

ity

Act

ion

(570

) 622

-199

5

Sch

uylk

ill C

ount

y H

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ng

Aut

horit

y

(5

70) 3

85-3

400

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

Hea

lth

Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-6

347

Sny

der

CC

IS o

f Sny

der

and

Uni

on

Cou

ntie

s

(5

70) 9

66-2

216

Sny

der C

ount

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tanc

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57

0-37

4-81

26

Uni

on-S

nyde

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of H

uman

R

esou

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(5

70) 3

74-8

938

Sny

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Uni

on-

Miff

lin C

hild

D

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Inc.

(5

70) 9

66-2

845

(Ear

ly H

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Sta

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ble)

Uni

on-S

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unity

A

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n A

genc

y

(5

70) 3

74-8

938

Sny

der C

ount

y H

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ng

Aut

horit

y

(570

) 837

-397

9

Fam

ily H

ealth

C

ounc

il of

C

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l PA

, In

c.

Fam

ily

P

lann

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Plu

s

(7

17) 2

48-0

175

Som

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t

CC

IS o

f S

omer

set

Cou

nty

(814

) 445

-930

5 1-

800-

428-

8920

Som

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t C

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y A

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(8

00) 2

48-1

607

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

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97

Som

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Sta

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4-44

5-96

28

Com

mun

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set C

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(8

14) 4

45-9

628

Som

erse

t C

ount

y H

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ng

Aut

horit

y

(8

14) 6

29-5

147

Fam

ily H

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C

ounc

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C

entra

l PA

Inc.

(8

14) 4

43-1

901

County Help Chart

62

Sulli

van

to U

nion

Cou

nty

Chi

ld C

are

Info

rmat

ion

Serv

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Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

Food

Sta

mps

Pre-

Scre

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g H

ead

Star

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Ass

ista

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Prog

ram

Lo

cal H

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ng

Aut

horit

y

WIC

Pro

gram

Sul

livan

C

CIS

of S

ulliv

an

Cou

nty

(570

) 265

-442

0

Sul

livan

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

Mai

n S

treet

(877

) 265

-168

1

TRE

HA

B C

ente

r

(570

) 278

-333

8

Col

umbi

a S

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an H

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Sta

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0-78

4-86

18

TRE

HA

B C

ente

r

(570

) 278

-333

8

Sul

livan

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(570

) 946

-767

7

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

Hea

lth

Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-6

347

Sus

queh

anna

CC

IS o

f S

usqu

ehan

na

Cou

nty

(570

) 341

-081

1

Sus

queh

anna

C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(8

88) 7

53-6

328

Com

mis

sion

on

Eco

nom

ic

Opp

ortu

nity

of

Luze

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Cou

nty

(5

70) 8

26-0

510

Scr

anto

n-La

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anna

H

uman

D

evel

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ent

Age

ncy,

Inc.

(5

70) 9

63-6

633

TRE

HA

B C

ente

r

(570

) 278

-333

8

Sus

queh

anna

C

ount

y H

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ng

Aut

horit

y

(5

70) 2

78-3

011

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

Hea

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Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-6

347

Tiog

a C

CIS

of T

ioga

C

ount

y (5

70) 7

24-5

766

Tiog

a C

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y A

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tanc

e O

ffice

(8

00) 5

25-6

842

TRE

HA

B C

ente

r

(570

) 278

-333

8

Bra

dfor

d-Ti

oga

Hea

d S

tart

(570

) 638

-140

0

TRE

HA

B C

ente

r

(570

) 278

-333

8

D

epar

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t of

Hou

sing

and

U

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D

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ent

1-80

0-46

6-24

87

Mat

erna

l and

Fa

mily

Hea

lth

Ser

vice

s

(8

00) 3

67-6

347

Uni

on

See

Sny

der

Uni

on C

ount

y A

ssis

tanc

e O

ffice

(570

) 524

-220

1

Uni

on-S

nyde

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of H

uman

R

esou

rces

(5

70) 3

74-8

938

Sny

der-U

nion

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ifflin

Chi

ld

Dev

elop

men

t, In

c.

(570

) 966

-284

5

Uni

on-S

nyde

r C

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unity

A

ctio

n A

genc

y

(5

70) 3

74-8

938

Uni

on C

ount

y H

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ng A

utho

rity

(570

) 522

-130

0

Fam

ily H

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C

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C

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l PA

, Inc

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Fam

ily P

lann

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Plu

s

(717

) 248

-017

5

Coun

ty H

elp

Char

t

63

Venango to Wayne

Ven

ango

CC

IS o

f V

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go C

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y (8

14) 4

37-1

906

1-80

0-89

2-34

48

Ven

ango

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

nce

Offi

ce

(8

77) 4

09-2

421

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

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-670

5

800-

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D-9

97

YW

CA

Tw

in

Cre

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Hea

d S

tart

(814

) 724

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0

Ven

ango

Cou

nty

Offi

ce o

f E

cono

mic

O

ppor

tuni

ty

(814

) 432

-976

7

Ven

ango

Cou

nty

Hou

sing

A

utho

rity

(814

) 677

-592

6

She

nang

o

Val

ley

Urb

an

Leag

ue In

c.

WIC

Pro

gram

(814

) 676

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9

War

ren

CC

IS o

f War

ren

Cou

nty

1-87

7-85

5-00

13

War

ren

Cou

nty

Ass

ista

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Offi

ce

(800

) 403

-404

3

PA

Hun

ger

Act

ion

Cen

ter

(717

) 233

-670

5

800-

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97

War

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Fore

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