Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
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Information and resources about issues relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families in Pennsylvania.
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Cash Assistance
Information on Cash Assistance programs administered by the PA Department of Human Services including how to apply for benefits and your responsibilities as a cash assistance recipient.
Child Care Works Subsidized Child Care Program
Child Care Works is Pennsylvania's subsidized child care program that helps low-income families pay their child care fees. The state and federal governments fund this program, which is managed by the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) located in your county.
COMPASS
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information, including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, LIHEAP and other social service programs.
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. Eligible recipients receive a Pennsylvania Access Card and select a personal identification number (PIN) to access authorized benefits.
myCompass PA mobile app
myCOMPASS PA is a mobile app for Pennsylvanians who have applied for or receive state benefits. Access your benefits from anywhere, at any time. Review what you receive, check the status of submitted applications, upload documents, and report changes directly from your phone.
COMPASS
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information, including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, LIHEAP and other social service programs.
myCompass PA mobile app
myCOMPASS PA is a mobile app for Pennsylvanians who have applied for or receive state benefits. Access your benefits from anywhere, at any time. Review what you receive, check the status of submitted applications, upload documents, and report changes directly from your phone.
Cash Assistance
Information on Cash Assistance programs administered by the PA Department of Human Services including how to apply for benefits and your responsibilities as a cash assistance recipient.
Child Care Works Subsidized Child Care Program
Child Care Works is Pennsylvania's subsidized child care program that helps low-income families pay their child care fees. The state and federal governments fund this program, which is managed by the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) located in your county.
COMPASS
COMPASS is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information, including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, LIHEAP and other social service programs.
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. Eligible recipients receive a Pennsylvania Access Card and select a personal identification number (PIN) to access authorized benefits.
myCompass PA mobile app
myCOMPASS PA is a mobile app for Pennsylvanians who have applied for or receive state benefits. Access your benefits from anywhere, at any time. Review what you receive, check the status of submitted applications, upload documents, and report changes directly from your phone.