Care
Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Child Care Works
Child Care Works helps eligible families pay for child care while parents work or attend training or school.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Area Agency on Aging Services
Local Area Agencies on Aging help older adults find services and support in their communities.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Intellectual Disability and Autism Services
County offices connect residents with intellectual disability and autism services overseen by DHS.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
OVR helps eligible people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or keep employment.
Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- PA 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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