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How to apply for Chester County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Chester County Department of Human Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Chester County emergency aid: (1) Chester County Assistance Office (CAO) for Cash Assistance / Emergency LIHEAP / Medicaid (610-466-1000); (2) Chester AAA for senior-specific case management (610-344-6350); (3) Chester hospital safety net (610-431-5000); (4) SEPTA Senior Reduced Fare / CCT Connect for transportation (215-580-7800); (5) Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (covers all 5 Philly-region counties — Philadelphia + Bucks/Chester/Delaware/Montgomery); (6) Philabundance regional food bank (Philadelphia-region food bank covering 4-county Philly Suburbs + Philadelphia); (7) county-specific safety-net partners (Bucks: Bucks County Housing Group; Chester: Open Hearth + Family Service of Chester County; Delaware: Catholic Charities Family Services; Montgomery: Manna on Main Street + Open Link). Dial 211 (211 Southeastern PA) for general referrals.

Chester: referral-coordination model. Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia spans the 5-county Philly region; Philabundance is the regional food bank.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Chester County residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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