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Important resource for low-income families in Pennsylvania who have had a recent loss of income

Important resource for low-income families in Pennsylvania who have had a recent loss of income:

Human Services Launches Emergency Assistance Program to Help Low-Income Families Amidst COVID-19

  • Families who qualify will be eligible for a one-time payment to assist them in meeting basic needs and help them secure more stable financial footing in the future.
  • The program will be open to families with a child under the age of 18 or a woman who is currently pregnant.
  • In order to qualify, families must have at least one person in the household who was employed as of March 11, 2020 and experienced an hour or wage reduction of at least 50 percent for two weeks or more or lost employment entirely due to the public health crisis.
  • The emergency assistance application is available online at www.compass.state.pa.us. Families should be prepared to submit all necessary documentation with their application to expedite processing and avoid having to apply again. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, May 11 through June 12 or until all funds are expended.