Assistance programs in Delaware
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Delaware SNAP (Food Supplement Program)
Delaware SNAP provides grocery benefits to eligible households through an EBT card. DSS handles application screening and interviews.
Delaware WIC
Delaware WIC supports eligible pregnant participants, new mothers, infants and children younger than five. Start with a local clinic or WIC Client Portal.
Housing assistance
Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI)
CLASI provides free civil legal help to eligible Delaware residents. Start with the office serving your county.
Utility assistance
Delaware Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Delaware Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households with heating, cooling and energy emergencies. It supplements energy costs rather than paying every bill.
Weatherization Assistance Program (Delaware)
Delaware weatherization provides free energy-efficiency services for qualifying homes. The Energy Coordinating Agency handles statewide intake.
Health coverage
Delaware Medicaid
Delaware Medicaid helps eligible residents pay for medical care. Apply through ASSIST and read current eligibility notices carefully.
Delaware Healthy Children Program (CHIP)
Delaware Healthy Children Program offers low-cost health coverage for eligible uninsured children. Applications are also checked for Medicaid eligibility.
Cash and income support
Delaware Earned Income Tax Credit
Delaware residents who qualify for federal EITC can claim a state earned income tax credit. Choose the applicable option using the filing year’s instructions.
Delaware TANF (Cash Assistance)
Delaware TANF provides temporary cash support to eligible families with children. DSS assesses financial circumstances and explains participation requirements.
Unemployment Insurance (Delaware)
Delaware unemployment insurance offers temporary payments to qualifying workers. Initial claims and weekly benefit requests are separate steps.
Additional support
Delaware 211
Delaware 211 connects residents with local food, housing, utility and other services. It offers free, confidential help in multiple languages.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.