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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Jefferson County Assistance Office - Emergency Shelter Allowance

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Jefferson County Assistance Office


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General Information
Description of ServiceThe Department of Public Welfare offers an Emergency Shelter Allowance, ESA, to help a homeless or near homeless family/individual to: stop eviction from your home/apartment or foreclosure of your house; find a long-term place to live; find a short-term place to stay.
LocationJefferson
Geographical AreaJefferson
Intake ProcedureWalk in, call or visit web site.
Helpful TipsClick here to see an overview of this program.
 
Client Information
Target PopulationHomeless
Age GroupAdults
EligibilityMust meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. The amount of assistance will depend on needs, situation, and emergency.
 
Fees or Charges
Types of FeesFree.
 
Availability
Hours of Operation Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Contact Information
 
Contact's Phone 800-242-8214
Physical Site Address 1 100 Prushnok Drive
Physical Site City, State, Zip Punxsutawney, PA 15767-0720
Mailing Address 1 P.O. Box 720
Main Phone 800-242-8214 Toll Free
Hotline Phone 800-692-7462
Other Phone 814-938-2990 Assistance Office
Fax 814-938-3842
Web Address www.dhs.pa.gov
 
 
Affiliated Agency, Programs, and Services
Affiliated Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Affiliated Program: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Jefferson County Assistance Office
This Service: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Jefferson County Assistance Office - Emergency Shelter Allowance
 
Taxonomy Postings
Posted to Categories: Rent Payment Assistance (BH-3800.7000)