Emergency Assistance Services

Emergency Assistance funds for rent, utilities and emergency shelter are provided for eligible low-income persons in order to help to maintain self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness.

The purpose of Emergency Assistance is to avoid, eliminate or alleviate an emergency condition caused by an unforeseen circumstance resulting in a situation that calls for immediate action.

To be eligible:

an individual or family must be able to maintain after the crisis is alleviated
an individual or family must receive or be eligible for Cash Assistance (TANF, GA, SSI) or Certain Medicaid programs
The emergency must have been the result of an unforeseen circumstance or a combination of circumstances that are beyond the recipients control.

Other factors may apply. To see if you are eligible contact a State Service Center or send us an e-mail at DHSS_DSSC@delaware.gov with inquiries.

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