Berks County Assistance Office
Child & Family Services in Cherry Street Reading, 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 Berks County residents.
Phone: (610) 736-4211
Address: Reading State Office Building 625, Cherry Street Reading, Pennsylvania, 19602-1188
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 | Toll-Free: 1-866-215-3912
Similar child & family services resources nearby
- Berkshire United Way — Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania, Berks Division — Reading, Pennsylvania
- Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania — Topton, Pennsylvania
- Northern Berkshire United Way — North Adams, Massachusetts
- United Way of Berks County — Reading, Pennsylvania
See all Child & Family Services resources in Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions about Berks County Assistance Office
How do I contact Berks County Assistance Office?
You can call Berks County Assistance Office at (610) 736-4211 or visit Reading State Office Building 625 in Cherry Street Reading, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx.
What services does Berks 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 Berks County residents.
Are services at Berks County Assistance Office free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Berks County Assistance Office at (610) 736-4211 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Berks County Assistance Office offer services in other languages?
Call Berks County Assistance Office at (610) 736-4211 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.