Social Services

Pennsylvania offers numerous assistance services and programs to its citizens. Help for you and your family could be one click away. The following are programs and initiatives that you may find useful:

Assistance Program Information: Find out general information about programs available to help families and individuals receive the resources they need to live healthier, happier lives.

COMPASS - Apply for Benefits: Need to apply for your benefits?  Go to the Compass, an online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for health and human service programs.

Adoption Services (SWAN): The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) works to place children in need of permanent homes in the care of caring, adoptive parents.

Veterans Benefits: The Office for Veterans Affairs mission is to provide advice and assistance to Pennsylvania's one million veterans and their families and to provide quality care to aging veterans.