Chester County Assistance Office
Child & Family Services in James Buchanan Drive Thorndale, 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 Chester County residents.
Phone: (610) 466-1000
Address: 100, James Buchanan Drive Thorndale, Pennsylvania, 19372-1132
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: 1-888-814-4698
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Frequently asked questions about Chester County Assistance Office
How do I contact Chester County Assistance Office?
You can call Chester County Assistance Office at (610) 466-1000 or visit 100 in James Buchanan Drive Thorndale, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx.
What services does Chester 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 Chester County residents.
Are services at Chester County Assistance Office free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Chester County Assistance Office at (610) 466-1000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Chester County Assistance Office offer services in other languages?
Call Chester County Assistance Office at (610) 466-1000 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.