Allegheny County Assistance Office

Child & Family Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. County Assistance Office (CAO) of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Provides SNAP, TANF, Medical Assistance, LIHEAP, and child care subsidy eligibility services for Allegheny County residents.

Phone: (412) 565-2146

Address: Piatt Place 301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 470, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222

Website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx

Good to know: Source: PA DHS County Assistance Offices directory (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx) | Harvested: 2026-04-28

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Frequently asked questions about Allegheny County Assistance Office

How do I contact Allegheny County Assistance Office?

You can call Allegheny County Assistance Office at (412) 565-2146 or visit Piatt Place 301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 470 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx.

What services does Allegheny County Assistance Office offer?

County Assistance Office (CAO) of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Provides SNAP, TANF, Medical Assistance, LIHEAP, and child care subsidy eligibility services for Allegheny County residents.

Are services at Allegheny County Assistance Office free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Allegheny County Assistance Office at (412) 565-2146 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Allegheny County Assistance Office offer services in other languages?

Call Allegheny County Assistance Office at (412) 565-2146 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.