The Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced the launch of a statewide Support & Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and

During a COVID-19 press briefing today Governor Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf stressed the need to intensify all measures to help stop the spread of the

Pennsylvania Health Access Network will be hosting a webinar entitled Immigrant Eligibility and Public Charge During COVID-19 on Friday, April 3, 2020 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. The webinar will feature Maripat Pileggi of Community Legal Services of Philadelphia. Register for the Webinar

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some taxpayers who typically do not file returns will need

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is reminding Pennsylvanians that the state’s outlets to report abuse or neglect, ChildLine and Adult Protective Services, and domestic violence and rape crisis programs are still operational for those who wish to report suspected abuse or neglect or need

Today Attorney General Josh Shapiro made clear that Pennsylvanians can not be evicted from their homes at this time. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered courts closed to eviction proceedings due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The Court’s order is applicable to all Pennsylvania property

Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of part of his request to the President for a major disaster declaration to support state, county and local response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania. “We are grateful for federal funding that will support all levels of government as we work

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. is pleased to announce that the 2020 PLAN Excellence Awards has been rescheduled and will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Hilton Harrisburg. The times of the event remain the same with a reception beginning at 5:00 PM and the banquet beginning at 6:00