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Department of Welfare



Address:
Piatt Place
Suite 470
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States

Phone: 412-565-2146

Website: http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/

Available Programs: Disability Services and Support, Family Support Services, Health, Medical & Dental Assistance, Mental Health Counseling, Mental Retardation Services, Short Term & Crisis Funding, Substance Abuse Services, Supplemental Food, Youth and Child Services

Information: The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare is comprised of the following seven offices: Office of Administration, Office of Children, Youth and Families, Office of Income Maintenance, Office of Medical Assistance Programs, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Office of Mental Retardation, and the Office of Social Programs. The department provides ser-vices for children, families, those with disabilities and low income Pennsylvanians, www.dpw.state.pa.us. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania now has an online application for social services like cash assistance, food stamps, medical assistance, Medi-care, Medicaid and more. www.COMPASS.state.pa.us