Erie County Assistance Office

Child & Family Services in Erie, 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 Erie County residents.

Phone: (814) 461-2000

Address: 1316 Holland Street P.O. Box 958, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16512-0958

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: 1-800-635-1014

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Frequently asked questions about Erie County Assistance Office

How do I contact Erie County Assistance Office?

You can call Erie County Assistance Office at (814) 461-2000 or visit 1316 Holland Street P.O. Box 958 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx.

What services does Erie 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 Erie County residents.

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

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Erie County Assistance Office at (814) 461-2000 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Erie County Assistance Office offer services in other languages?

Call Erie County Assistance Office at (814) 461-2000 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.