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The Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP) is a federally funded program for low-income families that need help in meeting their costs of home energy. The Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) administers this program on a contractual basis with Catholic Charities, Inc. Funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). DEAP services provide assistance to income eligible families to help them meet their home energy needs. Income eligibility is defined as 200% of the federal poverty level. (As a reference, please see the Division of Social Services' Income Eligibility tables.) DEAP has several components which include:
It is important to call Catholic Charities to find out where and how to apply for assistance. To contact Catholic Charities call:
For additional information about LIHEAP, the following link is available:
www.neada.org
For further information, contact:
Division of State Service Centers
Herman Holloway Campus
Charles Debnam Building - Office of Community Services
Attn: LIHEAP Program Manager
1901 North DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 255-9875
Fax (302) 255-4463