Things You'll Need:
- Applications
- Financial Statements
- Social Security Cards
- Identification Cards
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Step 1
Understand that public assistance is provided to assist people in becoming financially stable.
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Step 2
Know that there is a "welfare-to-work" policy in effect that requires participants in public assistance programs to undergo job training and to find work.
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Step 3
Realize that in order to qualify for assistance, you cannot exceed certain income and asset limits.
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Step 4
Apply for public assistance funds at your local public assistance office, which is probably located at or run by your local department of human services or social services. If you do not know where to go, look in the phone book for this department and ask them where to apply.
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Step 5
Bring proof of identity, proof of income (including any benefits you or anyone in your household receives), social security numbers for all members of your household, proof of any assets such as bank accounts, home ownership, etc.
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Step 6
Fill out the paperwork you are given and ask for help if you cannot complete it on your own.
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Step 7
Recognize that you may be able to get emergency assistance if you have suddenly become homeless.
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Step 8
Ask about applying for food stamps, free school lunches and breakfasts for your children and Medicaid as well.
Comments
ryanswife5 said
on 7/14/2009 i am 16 and married and wanted to kno could i get pa being 16 and married for possible living help
sisie88 said
on 6/15/2009 I have a child , me and my boyfiend live with my mom. He jus got layed off. I'm trying to get my daughter in a daycare,put myself throw dental school and me and my boyfriend are trying to find a job. Would we be able to get PA?
LTRL80 said
on 8/13/2008 WILL I BE ABLE TO GET ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL.
LTRL80 said
on 8/13/2008 MY JOB HAS BEEN DOWNSTAFFING AND I HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES WHO HAS BEEN EMENSLEY MY HOURS WENT FROM 80HRS EVERY TWO WEEKS TO 30-33 EVERY TWO WEEKS.I HAVE 2 CHILDEREN AND I HAVE TO WORK DAY TIME TO BE HOME WITH THEM IN THE AFTERNOONS.I WANT TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL FOR MY LPN AND WORK PART TIME IF IT IS POSSIBLE WOULD I BE ABLE TO GET ASSISTANCE WITH MY LIVING EXPENSES SUCH AS FOOD, BILLS, RENT AND OTHER NECESSITIES THAT ARE NEEDED UNTIL I FINISH WITHIN 10-12 MONTHS BEACAUSE I CANT GO TO SCHOOL AND WORK DUE TO THE FACT THAT I HAVE TO BE HOME WITH MY KIDS.IT WOULD ONLY BE TEMPORARY.
Dsands17 said
on 2/19/2008 I am interested in going to college and was wondering if I would qualify for PA if I enrolled in college considering I have no place to live?