DID YOU LOSE A JOB OR REDUCE YOUR HOURS BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS?
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FOOD STAMPS (SNAP), MEDICAID (MA), CASH ASSISTANCE (TANF) OR HEATING BILL ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP). If you…
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CLS Releases Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS), one of the largest and most respected legal services programs in the nation, congratulates…
Report: Racial Disparities in Access to Supplemental Security Income Benefits for Children
SSI for children is crucial support for families in need. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides critical financial support to people…
CLS Files Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional General Assistance Cuts
This afternoon, Community Legal Services (CLS) and Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of almost 12,000 low-income…
CLS Is Open for Live Legal Help!
You can now get live help every weekday at Community Legal Services! We are open for live in-person intake at…
Need Help Paying for Food? Most Community College Students Can Now Get SNAP (Food Stamps)
Good news! Most low-income community college students can get SNAP benefits (food stamps). Apply Now! Until now, most students could…
Did You Lose Your Job and Now Have No Income? You May Qualify for Diversion Payments from the County Assistance Office.
Pennsylvania County Assistance Offices may be able to give families some money to get by while they can’t work because…
Court Orders Delay to New SNAP Time Limit Rule
A court order has delayed the start of a new rule for food stamps that would have left thousands without…
CLS and Morgan Lewis File Lawsuit Challenging Denial of Emergency SNAP Benefits for the Poorest Pennsylvanians
On July 16, 2020, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia(“CLS”) and Morgan Lewis filed a class action lawsuit against The United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) on behalf…
Did You Get Unemployment Compensation During the Pandemic? Tips for Filing a New UC Application.
If you received Unemployment Compensation (UC) during the pandemic and now need to apply again because you lost your job,…
Do I Need a Medical Form To Get Medicaid?
Pennsylvania expanded Medicaid in 2015. Before Medicaid expansion, most lower-income adults who wanted Medicaid had to get forms from their…
Extra SNAP is Ending: What You Need to Know
What Is Changing? The extra SNAP payment, officially called Emergency Allotments, has ended. Starting in March 2023, you will only…
Foster Youth Can Now Apply for SSI 6 Months Before Leaving Care
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a new policy to help youth transitioning out of foster care access Supplemental Security…
Important Information About Pennsylvania General Assistance
The Pennsylvania General Assistance Program Ended August 1, 2019 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Will my cash assistance end? It depends. If…
Cash Assistance Is Available for Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren!
If your grandchild is in your care and lives in your home, your grandchild or grandchildren can receive a cash…
Has Social Security Dismissed Your Case?
What is a Dismissal? A “dismissal” is when Social Security turns down your application, after you appealed it, without actually deciding…
