General Info

The Department of Public Welfare offers a range of human service programs to the residents of Pennsylvania. Its homeless assistance program provides a variety of services, including case management, rental assistance, bridge housing, emergency shelter and innovative supportive housing services. The department s Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Tracks is a statewide program that provides food stamp nutrition education to low-income individuals and families who are eligible to receive Food Stamp benefits. Its Medicaid program provides payment for health care services on behalf of eligible low-income individuals with limited income and high medical expenses. The Department of Public Welfare s income maintenance office is responsible for the administration of cash assistance, food stamp, child support, home heating assistance, employment and training programs.