Delaware Health and Social Services
Delaware Health and Social Services
Purpose
Visit the Appoquinimink State Service Center to:
(302) 378-5781
Customer Relations:
1-866-843-7212
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Free parking is available at the Appoquinimink State Service Center.
| Service | Description |
| Food Benefits | |
SNAP/Food Stamps/EBT Cards |
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families supplement their grocery budget to afford nutritious food essential for health and well-being. |
Food Pantry |
Emergency food for households in need provided in partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware and Catholic Charities. Walk-ins welcome 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. No referral needed; photo ID required. |
Sun Bucks Summer EBT Program |
Summer EBT helps eligible families with school-age children buy groceries when students are out of school on summer break. This is a one-time benefit (one payment per eligible child per summer). |
| Health Related Services | |
Medicaid |
Medical assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families, as well as to seniors and those who are blind and/or disabled whose income is insufficient to meet the cost of necessary medical services. |
Delaware Healthy Children Program |
High-quality, low-cost health insurance coverage for uninsured children of Delaware families with incomes at or below the 200% federal poverty level. |
Diabetes Support |
Medications, supplies, and other services available to those with diabetes to alleviate an emergency condition. |
| Public Health Clinics | |
Child Health Clinics |
Free or low-cost health services for individuals and families without insurance or a primary care doctor. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (302) 378-5775
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Adult Health Clinics |
Free or low-cost health services for individuals and families without insurance or a primary care doctor. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (302) 378-5775
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| Emergency Services | |
Emergency Shelter / Transitional Housing |
Emergency shelter, including help locating shelter beds or vouchers for emergency hotel stays, and transitional housing funds to assist individuals and families facing homelessness.
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Energy / Utility Assistance |
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and Delaware Energy Assistance Program Financial assistance to help eligible low-income households with energy bills, including heating and cooling costs, as well as help during energy crises and for energy-related expenses. |
Emergency Cash Assistance |
Financial assistance for rent, utilities, emergency shelter and other critical needs to help maintain self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness during unexpected emergencies. |
General Assistance |
Cash assistance to low-income individuals who do not qualify for federally funded programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Social Security benefits. |
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) |
Cash assistance program for those caring for a minor child during job training and search. |
| Family Services | |
Purchase of Care / Child Care |
Support for families to enable the caretaker to hold a job, obtain training or meet special needs of the parent or child. |
Kinship Care |
Assistance for grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relative (non-parent) caregivers to provide immediate needs for clothing, shelter, health, safety and educational supplies during the 180-day transition period when a child first moves into the non-parent caregiver’s home. |
| Other services | |
Youth Rehabilitative Services |
The Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families collaborates with families, school, and support systems at this location to coordinate youth services addressing factors that contribute to delinquency. For more information, call (302) 378-5778. |
Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
The Department of Labor develops career pathways at this location to link qualified employees with disabilities with employers. For more information, call (302) 378-5779. |
Community Services |
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Newark Family Counseling |
Customer Relations provides general information, referrals and assistance to DMMA & DSS applicants, clients, staff and others inquiring about Medicaid benefits and services. |
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