Boulevard District DHC Office
Philadelphia, PA
4109 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Philadelphia, PA TANF & Welfare Offices
Updated September 2026
Philadelphia's city and county boundaries are identical — it's Pennsylvania's largest city and, like St. Louis, doesn't sit inside any separate surrounding county.
How to Apply for TANF in Pennsylvania
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
All 13 offices in Philadelphia
Chelten District DHC Office
Philadelphia, PA
301 East Chelten Avenue 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Delancey District DHS Office
Philadelphia, PA
5740 Market Street 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Elmwood District DHS Office
Philadelphia, PA
5740 Market Street 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Glendale District DHS Office
Philadelphia, PA
5201 Old York Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Liberty District DHS Office
Philadelphia, PA
219 East Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Long Term and Independent Services District
Philadelphia, PA
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Philadelphia County Assistance Office
Philadelphia, PA
801 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Ridge Tioga District DHS Office
Philadelphia, PA
1350 West Sedgley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Somerset District DHS Office
Philadelphia, PA
2701 N. Broad Street 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19132
South District DHS Office
Philadelphia, PA
1163 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Unity District DHS Office
Philadelphia, PA
4111 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
West District DHS Office
Philadelphia, PA
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Helpful Guides
TANF Income Limits by State
See each state's own income limit and maximum monthly benefit, side by side.
Learn more →TANF Eligibility & Frequently Asked Questions
Income limits, time limits, and work requirements, answered in plain language.
Learn more →Emergency & One-Time TANF Cash Assistance
Faster, one-time help for an urgent crisis like an eviction notice or shutoff bill.
Learn more →What Is TANF?
What the program covers, who runs it, and how it varies by state.
Learn more →How to Use Your TANF EBT Card
How to withdraw cash, avoid ATM fees, and what to do if your card is lost or stolen.
Learn more →TANF Work Requirements Explained
Hours, activities, exemptions, and how strictly states actually enforce this.
Learn more →TANF Kinship Care & Relative Caregiver Benefits
Child-only TANF grants for grandparents and relatives raising a child — and how they differ from a regular case.
Learn more →TANF vs. SNAP: Is TANF the Same as Food Stamps?
How the two programs differ, and whether you can get both.
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