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Eagles Extravaganza

20th Annual Golf Outing
May 29, 2012
Philmont Country Club
301 Tomlinson Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Eagles Sideline Up Close to the Field & Players!

Horizon.House@hhinc.org

We’re excited to tell you about an unbelievable prize that will be offered at this year’s Golf Outing Live Auction! For the second year in a row, our supporters at Sovereign-Santander Bank have provided us with:

2 Tickets to the Sovereign Presenting Sponsor Eagles Game, with preferred parking

(valued at $700),

2 Tickets to the Sovereign Tailgate Party, with food and open bar (valued at $100),

and

2 Sideline Passes (PRICELESS)!

Yes, it’s true! This can all be yours! Please remember that this special Eagles package is available exclusively to Golf Outing attendees. If you haven’t signed up for the Outing on May 29th yet, now’s your chance!

Register Now
We’re really looking forward to the Outing and to connecting one of you with this memory-of-a-lifetime Eagles experience!

Thank you for your ongoing support of Horizon House!

Sincerely,
Phil Montoni
Golf Committee Chairperson

Eagles 2012 Picture

Hanging Out On the Field.

Sovereign-Santander’s Corporate Banking Market Director Larry Delp and Corporate Banking Regional Director Dave Swoyer

Horizon House | 120 South 30th Street | Philadelphia | PA | 19104

Posted 05-10-12

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05-22-12 Horsham, PA

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Pennsylvania Head Start
Managing Agency Center for Schools and Communities (PA) http://www.state.pa.us
Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Pennsylvania and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $14,521
2 $19,669
3 $24,817
4 $29,965
5 $35,113
6 $40,261
7 $45,409
8 $50,557
*For households with more than eight people, add $5,148 per additional person.

If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program please visit the following website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices

Program Contact Information
For more information on Pennsylvania Head Start, please visit: http://www.paheadstart.org/
If you would like to speak with a State representative regarding the program, you can also call the Pennsylvania Head Start Collaboration Project at: 717-763-1661

Posted 04-09-12

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Peddler’s Village 2012 Event Calendar
2012-2013 Annual Events Calendar-1 Peddl
Routes 202 & 263, Box 218, Lahaska, PA 18931, 215.794.4000
www.peddlersvillage.com

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Festivals and Fun Times:

Pennsyslvania, Philadelphia
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers Dates: May 11, 2012 – May 11, 2012
Location: Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia County
Event Hours: TBD

Pennsyslvania, Lancaster
Montgomery Gentry
Dates: May 11, 2012 – May 11, 2012
Location: American Music Theatre
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County
Event Hours: 8pm

Pennsyslvania, Bethlehem
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location: Sands Bethlehem Event Center
Bethlehem, PA
Northampton County
Event Hours: 8pm

Pennsyslvania, Pittsburgh
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers Dates: May 30, 2012 – May 30, 2012
Location: Consol Energy Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Pennsyslvania, Burgettstown
Lady Antebellum:
Lady Antebellum Dates: June 2, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Location: First Niagara Pavilion
Burgettstown, PA
Washington County
Event Hours: 7pm

Pennsyslvania, Mackeyville
Farmers Market
Dates: June 7, 2012 – September 27, 2012
Location: Clinton County Fairgrounds
Mackeyville, PA
Clinton County
Description: every Tuesday
Event Hours: 8am to 4pm

Pennsyslvania, Farmington
Five Alarm Mountain Madness
Dates: June 9, 2012 – June 9, 2012
Location: Nemacolin Woodlands
1001 Lafayette Drive
Farmington, PA
Fayette County
Description: Regional Chili Cook-Off

Pennsyslvania, Kempton
Kempton Country Fair
Theme this Year: Fun for the Whole Herd
Dates: June 12, 2012 – June 16, 2012
Location:
Kempton, PA
Berks County
Phone Number: 610-756-6444
Admission: $6.00 UNDER 5 FREE, includes rides
Parking: Free
Directions: Rt. 78 to Krumsville exit, proceed on Rt. 737N to Kempton.

Pennsyslvania, Jim Thorpe
Kelly Pickler
Kellie Pickler Dates: June 14, 2012 – June 14, 2012
Location: Penns Peak
Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County
Event Hours: 8pm

Pennsyslvania, Jim Thorpe
Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler Dates: June 14, 2012 – June 14, 2012
Location: Penns Peak
Jim Thorpe, PA
Carbon County
Event Hours: 8pm

Pennsyslvania, Philadelphia
Kenny Chesney with Tim McGraw
Kenny Chesney Dates: June 16, 2012 – June 16, 2012
Location: Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia
Event Hours: 4:30pm

Pennsyslvania, Schnecksville
Schnecksville Community Fair
Dates: June 18, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
Schnecksville, PA
Lehigh County
Phone Number: 610-767-5026
Directions: From Rt. 22, North on Rt. 309 (approx. 7 miles) on left.

Pennsyslvania, Pittston Twp.
Northeast Fair
Dates: June 19, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Pittston Twp., PA
Luzerne County
Phone Number: (570) 654-2503
Directions: just off Route 315 Suscon Road 1 mile from Interstate 81 and Interstate 476

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Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT)

PIAT offers information and referral on assistive technology (AT), gives device demonstrations and runs programs that include the AT lending library; the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program; and the Reused and Exchanged Equipment Partnership that lets people get, donate or sell AT equipment.
For more information visit https://www.disability.gov/state/pennsylvania/technology.

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Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Managing Agency
Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

Program Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are used to buy food and help low income households obtain more nutritious diets by increasing the food purchasing power for all eligible participants. The recipient receives a plastic card, the Pennsylvania EBT ACCESS Card that only they may use. If the household requests, an authorized representative may be given a separate card to purchase food on behalf of the household.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Pennsylvania and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $14,079 if one person lives in the household; $18,941 if two people live in the household; $23,803 if three people live in the household; $28,665 if four people live in the
household; $33,527 if five people live in the household; $38,389 if six people live in the household; $43,251 if seven people live in the household; or $48,113 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,862 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply for Food Stamps, contact the County Assistance Office in the county where you live. Phone numbers and addresses of local offices can be found at the DPW website and in the blue pages of the phone book. You should apply even if you are not sure that you are eligible.
Phone numbers and addresses can be found at:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/findfacilsandlocs/hsdfcountycontacts/index.htm

You may also apply online at:

https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM.aspx

Application forms can also be downloaded from the DPW web site:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/foradults/supplementalnutritionassistanceprogram/index.htm

Program Contact Information
For questions concerning the Pennsylvania Food Stamp program, contact the Welfare Helpline at:

1-800-692-7462
1-800-451-5886 TDD
For more information about this program, please visit:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/foradults/supplementalnutritionassistanceprogram/index.htm

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NERRC is one of six Regional Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The Center provides special education technical assistance to help state education agencies improve their systems of early intervention, special education and transition services for children with disabilities. Find more resources for parents and educators in your state.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/pennsylvania/education

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Pennsylvania Medicaid Program

Managing Agency Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

Program Description
Medicaid provides payment for health care services on behalf of eligible low-income persons and individuals with limited income and high medical expenses. Payments are made directly to the health care providers. In some cases, persons may qualify for payment of medical services that were provided up to three months before the month in which a Medicaid application was completed.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Pennsylvania, a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income . If very low income, you must also be pregnant, have a child(ren) with a disability, or be responsible for children under the age of 19 years.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
For questions concerning the Pennsylvania Medicaid program, contact the Welfare Helpline at:

1-800-692-7462
TDD number for individuals with hearing impairments

1-800-451-5886
To apply for Medicaid, contact the County Assistance Office in the county where you live. Phone numbers and addresses of local offices can be found at the DPW website and in the blue pages of the phone book. You should apply even if you are not sure that you are eligible. Phone numbers and addresses can be found at:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/findfacilsandlocs/hsdfcountycontacts/index.htm

Application forms can also be downloaded from the DPW website at:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/applyforbenefits/index.htm

You may also apply online at

https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM.aspx

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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides Federal reimbursement for milk served to children in schools and childcare institutions that do not participate in Federal meal programs.

Any school or non-profit childcare institution, including summer camps and temporary shelters, may participate in the SMP provided it does not participate in a meal service program, e.g., The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Schools that do participate in the NSLP or the SBP may participate in the SMP to provide milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where the children do not have access to either of the school meal programs.

Sponsors of the SMP have the option of offering milk free to qualifying children.Any child from a family that meets income guidelines established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) may receive free milk.
General Program Requirements Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to low- income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Pennsylvania, your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.

The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm

Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_food_and_nutrition_programs/…

Program Contact Information
To learn more about the Pennsylvania Special Milk program, please visit:

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/food___nutrition_g…

You may also contact your local school district if you have other inquiries regarding the program.

For more information regarding the Pennsylvania Special Milk Program, please call the Department of Education toll-free at:
1-800-331-0129 ext. 7316

Managing Agency
Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

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Program Description
The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to protect the health and well-being of the nation’s children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served, provided that the meal meets established nutrition standards.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Pennsylvania and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; $68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be found here: https://sdp-webprod.phila.k12.pa.us/OnlineDirectory/schools.jsp

Program Contact Information
For more information on the Pennsylvania School Breakfast program, please visit:

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_food_and_nutrit…

And for School Lunch:

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/national_school_lu…

Please visit the Pennsylvania Division of Food and Nutrition web site to identify who to speak if you have questions regarding the programs:

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/food___nutrition_s…

You can also contact your child’s school to find out what meals are served and how to apply for free or reduced price school meals.

Managing Agency
Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

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Program Description
In 1968, the United States Congress established the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for Children. The purpose of the program is to provide meals for children from low-income families during the summer months when many school cafeterias are closed. Since the founding of the SFSP, Pennsylvania’s approximately 150 SFSP sponsors have been “filling the gap” by providing nutritious meals for low-income children during the summer months. In responding to their communities needs, sponsors are providing nurturing and nourishment for over 120,000 children at supervised and safe locations.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Pennsylvania, your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for your state’s child nutrition program, please visit the following website:

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/…

Program Contact Information
To learn more about the Pennsylvania SFSP please visit:

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_food_and_nutrit…

If you have any specific questions about the program please call Susan Still of the Division of Food and Nutrition at:
717-787-7698

Managing Agency
Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

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Program Description
Food Stamp benefits are used to buy food and help low income households obtain more nutritious diets by increasing the food purchasing power for all eligible participants. The recipient receives a plastic card, the Pennsylvania EBT ACCESS Card that only they may use. If the household requests; an authorized representative may be given a separate card to purchase food on behalf of the household.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Pennsylvania and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the
household; $31,380, if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
For questions concerning the Pennsylvania Food Stamp program, contact the Welfare Helpline at: 800-692-7462

The TDD number for individuals with hearing impairments is: 800-451-5886

To apply for Food Stamps, contact the County Assistance Office in the county where you live. Phone numbers and addresses of local offices can be found at the DPW web site and in the blue pages of the phone book. You should apply even if you are not sure that you are eligible.
Phone numbers and addresses can be found at:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/About/OIM/003670281.htm

You may also apply online at:

https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM.aspx

Application forms can also be downloaded from the DPW web site:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/servicesprograms/foodstamps/default.htm

Managing Agency
Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

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Program Description
The Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income people pay their heating bills through energy assistance grants. People need not have an unpaid bill to receive energy assistance. People can receive this money without being on welfare. No lien is placed on the person’s property if they receive this help. Additional money is available to individuals if they are in an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing their heat. Emergency situations include:
•broken heating equipment or leaking lines that must be fixed or replaced
•lack of fuel
•termination of utility service
•danger of being without fuel or of having utility service terminated

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Pennsylvania, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this benefit, please visit the following website:

https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM.aspx

Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/LIHEAP/

Managing Agency
Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

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Program Description
CHIP is a partnership between Pennsylvania and the Federal Government that provides health coverage to uninsured children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage.

General guidelines for administering CHIP are established by the Federal government. However, specific eligibility requirements and scope of services is determined by the state. The program is geared to help working families obtain care they could not otherwise afford.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Pennsylvania, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, or pregnant, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $43,710 if two people live in the household; $54,930 if three people live in the household; $66,150 if four people live in the household; $77,370 if five people live in the household; $88,590 if six people live in the household; $99,810 if seven people live in the
household; $111,030 if eight people live in the household; and $122,250 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $11,220 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for CHIP Benefits, you may call (800) 986-KIDS or apply online at:

https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM.aspx

Program Contact Information
For more information, please contact your local county assistance office:

http://chipcoverspakids.com/find_chip_area_int_page.php

Managing Agency
Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. The goal of the WIC program is to decrease the risk of poor birth outcomes and to improve the health of the children during critical states of growth and development. The WIC program of Pennsylvania is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of WIC.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Pennsylvania, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:

http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=179&Q=237233

Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

For more information on the WIC program in Pennsylvania, please visit their website at:

http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?A=179&Q=236988

You can also call the Pennsylvania Department of Health toll-free if you have questions about the program:
800-942-9467

If you are local, you can call:
717-783-1289

Or you can contact the department by sending an email to:
BFHcontact@state.pa.us

Managing Agency
Department of Health (PA)

http://www.pennsylvania.com/

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The Pennsylvania’s Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to help low-income residents save fuel and money, while increasing the comfort of their homes. Its mission is to insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons least able to afford higher utility costs.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Pennsylvania, your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:

http://sedawx.nonprofitoffice.com/index.asp…

Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit the Pennsylvania WAP program website at:

http://sedawx.nonprofitoffice.com/index.asp

Managing Agency
Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

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Program Description
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides money for dependent children and their parents or other relatives with whom they live, and for pregnant women. The Federal government and Pennsylvania fund TANF payments.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Pennsylvania, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
For questions concerning the Pennsylvania TANF program, contact the Welfare Helpline at
800-692-7462

The TDD number for individuals with hearing impairments is
800-451-5886

To apply for TANF, contact the County Assistance Office in the county where you live. Phone numbers and addresses of local offices can be found at the DPW web site and in the blue pages of the phone book. You should apply even if you are not sure that you are eligible. Phone numbers and addresses can be found at

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/About/OIM/003670281.htm

You may also apply online at

https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM.aspx

Application forms can also be downloaded from the DPW web site:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Resources/Documents/Pdf/FillInForms/APPL-FOR-BEN…

Managing Agency
Pennsylvania

http://www.state.pa.us

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