Any one with internet access can use ASSIST, whether they are applying for services for their own family or helping someone else apply.Please note that there are eligibility requirements for specific benefits.
After submitting the application, applicants will receive a letter from the program they applied to telling them if they are eligible for services, and providing them with instructions on the next steps.
Long Term Care - Offers a wide range of assistance, services or devices provided over an extended period of time and designed to meet medical, personal and social needs in a variety of settings or locations to enable a person to live as independently as possible.
Medical Assistance - Medicaid furnishes medical assistance to eligible low-income families and to eligible aged, blind and/or disabled people whose income is insufficient to meet the cost of necessary medical services. Medicaid pays for: doctor visits, hospital care, labs, prescription drugs, transportation, routine shots for children, mental health and substance abuse services.
Food Supplement Program - Food Benefits is a program that enables low-income families to buy a variety of food that is the basis for better nutrition. Benefits are issued electronically to the family's Delaware Food First card each month. This is an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The food recipient uses this card at local grocery stores to access his/her food benefit.
Cash Assistance - Available to low-income individuals/families based on rules and standards established by the state Division of Social Services.
Child Care Assistance - Child Care is a program that provides support for families with young children to enable the caretaker to hold a job, obtain training or meet special needs of the child. Child Care may also be provided in child abuse cases to help protect the child. If you are working, you may have to pay a portion of your child care expenses. You may find local Child Care centers and homes in your area by visiting MyChildDe or contacting Children and Families First referral agency at 1- 800-220-3092. You may get more information on the program rules and copayments by contacting your local DSS office.
National School Lunch Program - Provides low cost or free school lunches to eligible children.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Helps people with low incomes pay their energy bills
Food Bank - The Food Bank of Delaware works in cooperation with a network of community- based nonprofit partner agencies that serve individuals and families in need.
SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) - The SUN Bucks program helps families with eligible school-age children buy food during the summer. Families must meet the income and program rules to qualify. Each eligible child will receive a one-time benefit per summer. Benefits are loaded on an EBT card that can be used to buy food. You can get SUN Bucks and participate in other food assistance programs at the same time.
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