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Southeast Updates (Week of 1/31/2022)
Philadelphia DHS Resumes Cash Assistance for Youth: Eligible youth can apply to receive a one-time, direct payment of $800 to help cover basic needs like food, housing, and employment. The …
- Philadelphia DHS Resumes Cash Assistance for Youth: Eligible youth can apply to receive a one-time, direct payment of $800 to help cover basic needs like food, housing, and employment. The program is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Eligibility: Applicants ages 18 through 22 who are/were in foster care at the age of 14 years or older.
- Parenting youth ages 14 through 22 and who are/were in foster care at the age of 14 years or older.
- Individuals can learn more about the program and eligibility here. They can complete this online survey to apply.
- Eligibility: Applicants ages 18 through 22 who are/were in foster care at the age of 14 years or older.
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