Lackawanna County Assistance Office

Child & Family Services in Lackawanna Avenue Scranton, 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 Lackawanna County residents.

Phone: (570) 963-4525

Address: 200 Scranton State Office Building 100, Lackawanna Avenue Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503-1972

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: 1-877-431-1887

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Frequently asked questions about Lackawanna County Assistance Office

How do I contact Lackawanna County Assistance Office?

You can call Lackawanna County Assistance Office at (570) 963-4525 or visit 200 Scranton State Office Building 100 in Lackawanna Avenue Scranton, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx.

What services does Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County residents.

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

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Lackawanna County Assistance Office at (570) 963-4525 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Lackawanna County Assistance Office offer services in other languages?

Call Lackawanna County Assistance Office at (570) 963-4525 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.