To be eligible for Pennsylvania Family Assistance, you must be a resident of Pennsylvania, and a U.S. citizen, legal alien or qualified alien. You must be unemployed or underemployed and have low or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
To apply online, please visit the COMPASS online application portal.
For additional application information, visit the Apply for Benefits page.
To learn more about the program, please visit the PA.GOV, TANF and Moving to Independence page.
You may also use the County Assistance Office and Contact Information to find a service center near you.
You can also visit the federal Office of Family Assistance Help for Families TANF Program Contacts page to find the appropriate state contact(s).