Dauphin County Assistance Office

Child & Family Services in Harrisburg, 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 Dauphin County residents.

Phone: (717) 787-2324

Address: 2432 N. 7th Street P.O. Box 5959, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17110-0959

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: 1-800-788-5616

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Frequently asked questions about Dauphin County Assistance Office

How do I contact Dauphin County Assistance Office?

You can call Dauphin County Assistance Office at (717) 787-2324 or visit 2432 N. 7th Street P.O. Box 5959 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx.

What services does Dauphin 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 Dauphin County residents.

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

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Dauphin County Assistance Office at (717) 787-2324 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Dauphin County Assistance Office offer services in other languages?

Call Dauphin County Assistance Office at (717) 787-2324 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.