Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices
Crawford County Assistance Office - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Provides money, also known as Cash Assistance, to help:
Pregnant women
Dependent children and their parents who live with them
Dependent children and other relatives who live with them and care for them
Eligibility: Pennsylvania residents who meet the requirements listed on the website. Staff at the County Assistance Office can provide more information on all of the requirements.
Hours: COMPASS: 24/7.
County Assistance Office: Hours vary by location; call for details.
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (814) 333-3400
  • (800) 527-7861 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (814) 333-3527 - Fax
Fee Amounts: Call for details
Intake Procedure: Individuals may apply:
A) Online using the Intake Website or the COMPASS mobile app
B) In Person: at the local County Assistance Office
C) On Paper: Download the application on the Intake Website and return it by mail

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Intake Requirements: Photo ID, Social Security Number, and documentation of income and resources
Geographical Area: Service available in all of Pennsylvania.

Each County Assistance Office serves residents of the county in which it is located.
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices
Crawford County Assistance Office - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
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