Lancaster County Assistance Office

Child & Family Services in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster County residents.

Phone: (717) 299-7411

Address: 832 Manor Street P.O. Box 4967, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17604-4967

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

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Frequently asked questions about Lancaster County Assistance Office

How do I contact Lancaster County Assistance Office?

You can call Lancaster County Assistance Office at (717) 299-7411 or visit 832 Manor Street P.O. Box 4967 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx.

What services does Lancaster 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 Lancaster County residents.

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

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Lancaster County Assistance Office at (717) 299-7411 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Lancaster County Assistance Office offer services in other languages?

Call Lancaster County Assistance Office at (717) 299-7411 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.