Philadelphia County
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Local offices in Philadelphia County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · County office
Philadelphia Family Court Child Support Intake
1501 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Help here
- Apply for child supportGet help preparing a child support petition at the Family Court intake unit.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.phila.gov
State office
Philadelphia County Assistance Office Headquarters
801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Help here
- Apply for public benefitsGet in-person help with applications and questions about state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office
Somerset District County Assistance Office
2701 N. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Help here
- Apply for public benefitsGet in-person help with applications and questions about state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office
South District County Assistance Office
1163 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Help here
- Apply for public benefitsGet in-person help with applications and questions about state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office
Unity District County Assistance Office
4111 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Help here
- Apply for public benefitsGet in-person help with applications and questions about state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
State office
West District County Assistance Office
5070 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Help here
- Apply for public benefitsGet in-person help with applications and questions about state benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pa.gov
Human services · City office
Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services
1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Help here
- Homelessness prevention and shelterGet information about rent help, shelter intake, and services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phila.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Philadelphia Housing Authority
2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority for help with housing applications, waitlists, or a housing voucher.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pha.phila.gov
Public health · City office
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Help here
- City health centersFind city health centers that provide medical care and support services to registered patients.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phila.gov
Human services · City office
Philadelphia Department of Human Services
Help here
- Child and family servicesGet help with child safety, foster care, adoption, or support for families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phila.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
642 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Help here
- Aging services helplineCall for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pcacares.org
Emergency help · City office
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet emergency alerts and learn how to prepare for emergencies in Philadelphia.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phila.gov
Immigrant services · City office
Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs
City Hall, Room 162, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Help here
- Help finding immigrant and refugee servicesGet help finding trusted services and navigating city programs in your language.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phila.gov
Library · City office
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, learning resources, and other library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on libwww.freelibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Philadelphia County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Philabundance
3616 S. Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1800, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Listed on dced.pa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Philadelphia County
Pennsylvania programs by kind of help
These are run by Pennsylvania and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Helpline
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988