Public Benefits
Women, Infants, and Children Offices
WIC provides some food and nutrition services to pregnant women, postpartum women, and children under age 5. You can apply for WIC at the offices listed below for your county. You can also call 1-800-WIC-WINS or 1-800-942-9467.
County Assistance Offices
You can apply for the following public benefits at your local county assistance office:
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
- General Assistance (GA)
- Food Stamps
- Medical Assistance (MA)
- Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
COMPASS stands for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services. Apply online for Medical Assistance or Adult Basic Health Insurance.
You can also file the application online at https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/PGM/ASP/SC001.asp.