Philadelphia County Assistance Office

Child & Family Services in Market Street Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia County residents.

Phone: (215) 560-7226

Address: **Headquarters** 801, Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

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 Philadelphia County Assistance Office

How do I contact Philadelphia County Assistance Office?

You can call Philadelphia County Assistance Office at (215) 560-7226 or visit **Headquarters** 801 in Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their website is https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx.

What services does Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County residents.

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

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Philadelphia County Assistance Office at (215) 560-7226 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Philadelphia County Assistance Office offer services in other languages?

Call Philadelphia County Assistance Office at (215) 560-7226 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.