Delaware Health and Social Services
Delaware Health and Social Services
Purpose
Visit the Northeast State Service Center to:
(302) 552-3500 or
DSS: (302) 552-3503
Customer Relations:
1-866-843-7212
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Wednesdays until 6 p.m.
Free parking available in the lot next to the Northeast State Service Center and on both sides of Jessup Street.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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.
|
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. |
Clothing Closet |
Walk-ins welcome 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. No referral needed; photo ID required. |
| Public Health Clinics | |
| Women Infant and Children (WIC) | Supplemental Nutrition Program for pregnant and nursing women, infants and young children. Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call (302) 283-7540. |
| State of Delaware Services | |
Delaware State Park Season Pass |
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