Parent to Parent: A Guide to Navigating Philadelphia’s Child Welfare System
Navigating the child welfare system can be confusing, emotional, and overwhelming to a parent. The CLS Family Advocacy Unit has…
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More people on SSI will get to keep their full benefits
Great news! Three big changes are coming to the SSI program on September 30, 2024. These changes will help thousands…
Did Your Home Value Go Up? Here’s How to Make Your Property Tax Bill More Affordable
Philadelphia just released new property assessments, which are used to calculate property tax bills. If your assessed value went up,…
Immediate Actions Pennsylvania Must Take to Address the COVID-19 Crisis in Long-Term Care Facilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has had drastic and tragic effects on Pennsylvania’s long-term care facility residents and the staff who care for them. More…
Get help with your water bill through LIHWAP!
Are you behind on your water bill? DHS’ new Water Assistance Program can help! The Low Income Home Water Assistance…
Have you fallen behind paying your utility bills? You may be eligible for up to $800 to help.
Starting Monday, May 18th, Pennsylvania will accept applications for its new LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program. Eligible households could receive grants…
Speak Up for Home Heating Assistance in Pennsylvania!
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides one-time grants to help families afford their heating costs. Within the past…
Applications for Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) open soon for Winter 2021-22!
Información en Español Do You Need Help Paying for Heat? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help.…
Las Solicitudes por Asistencia de Calefacción (LIHEAP, en ingles) Están Abiertas por el Invierno
LIHEAP inicia el 2 de noviembre de 2020. Hay tres clases de ayuda disponible: LIHEAP Cash: Ayuda en dinero en…
Get Connected with Discounted Phone or Internet Service from Lifeline
If you are low income or receive any kind of public benefits, you may qualify for a discount on either…
Uplifting the Comprehensive Legacy of Dr. King
The following post was written by Kee Tobar, Director of Racial Equity and Inclusion at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia.…
¡La Mayoría de los Trabajadores de Filadelfia Tienen Derecho a Licencia por Enfermedad!
¡Ahora puede estar cubierto para una licencia por enfermedad para el COVID-19 coronavirus! Si usted está cubierto(a) bajo el Reglamento…
Know Your Employment Rights in Philadelphia!
Wages – you have the right to be paid for all of your work! You have the right: To be paid…
You Must Take Action to Keep Your Medical Assistance in 2023!
There have been special COVID rules for Medical Assistance (MA) since March 2020. Under the COVID rules, MA stayed on…
Information for Homeowners When Construction Starts Next Door
Information for homeowners when new construction begins next door In neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia, residents’ homes are being affected by nearby…
Report | Meet The Need: No Child Should Live in Deep Poverty
Parents Describe TANF’s Strengths and Needed Changes in New Report on 25th Anniversary of “Welfare Reform” A new report…
