General Info

The Department of Public Welfare offers child support, medical assistance, foster care and individual protection services. The department s child welfare services include investigations related to the cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation. It also provides the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which includes financial assistance for low-income families to supplement their household budgets. The Department of Public Welfare operates various family centers that provide adult education, after-school care, development screening and job training services. Its health care services include long-term care, family planning, and breast and cervical cancer treatment. In addition, the department s juvenile justice unit offers case management, counseling and vocational training services. The department is located in Clearfield, Pa.