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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about issues relating to Cash Assistance Programs (other than TANF) in Pennsylvania.

• COMPASS - Apply for Public Benefits and Services from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  Pennsylvania residents can apply for a variety of programs offered by the PA Department of Human Services, including public assistance, food stamps, health care coverage, energy assistance and other social service programs at this site Content Detail

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services (COMPASS)

• Agreement of Mutual Responsibility

  Information from Northwestern Legal Services on the Agreement of Mutual Responsibility (AMR). How you can make your AMR work for you, defining goals, and what to do if your caseworker does not agree with your AMR. Read More

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  Northwestern Legal Services

• A Guide to Public Benefits

  Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. provides this guide to some programs that are funded by the government to provide help to individuals and families during times of need. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

• Application for cash assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits [PDF]

  This form from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is an Application for Cash Assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits [PDF] Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Benefits Available from the Welfare Office for Low Income Persons

  A Summary of Benefits available through your County Assistance Office from Neighborhood Legal Services Association. Content Detail

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• Cash Assistance

  Information on Cash Assistance programs administered by the PA Department of Human Services. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• Cash Assistance

  Information on cash assistance programs from the Erie County Bar Association. Content Detail

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  Erie County Bar Association

• Cash Assistance - What You Need to Know

  Information from Northwestern Legal Services regarding cash assistance and important information you should be aware of such as time limits, work requirements, special rules, and income and resource rules. Read More

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  Northwestern Legal Services

• Child Care Works Subsidized Child Care Program

  Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services about Child Care Works, Pennsylvania's plan for improving the quality and increasing the availability of safe, affordable child care for Pennsylvania's working families. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• Different Doors for Child Care Subsidies

  Pennsylvania’s Child Care Works program provides child care subsidies through three different programs. This is information from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia on child care eligibility for people under the various programs that fit different sets of circumstances. Read More

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

• Diversion

  Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services on the Diversion program. Diversion is a way for families to choose short-term help in the form of a one-time lump sum payment rather than long-term ongoing cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• Earned Income Tax Credit - Are You Eligible

  Information from the Internal Revenue Services on the Earned Income Tax Credit and whether you qualify. Content Detail

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  Internal Revenue Services

• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Should I Apply? - Use the EITC Assistant

  The Internal Revenue Service provides this online resource for you to use to find out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by answering a few simple questions and providing basic income information. Content Detail

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  Internal Revenue Service

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  Spanish / Español

• Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)

  The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services provides information on the EBT benefit delivery system which provides public assistance recipients with electronic access to their cash and food stamp benefits. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• Emergency Shelter Allowance

  Information from Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. on the Emergency Shelter Allowance available from the Department of Human Services. Content Detail

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  Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.