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Domestic Violence and Welfare Support Requirements
Information about the requirement that families who receive cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or General Assistance (GA) programs apply for child or spousal support unless excused for good cause.
By: Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Cash Assistance/Employment Training
(Separate Website)
Information on Cash and Employment Assistance programs administered by the PA Department of Public Welfare
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)
(Separate Website)
Information an overview on the benefit delivery system which provides public assistance recipients with electronic access to their cash and food stamp benefits.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Earned Income Tax Credit - Are You Eligible [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Informational brochure on Earned Income Tax Credit and information on whether you qualify.
By: Internal Revenue Services
Pennsylvania Tax Forgiveness Program
(Separate Website)
Information on how the Pennsylvani Tax Forgiveness Program works.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Homeless Assistance Program
(Separate Website)
Information on DPW's Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) and services available to homeless and near homeless individuals and families.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
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