COVID-19 – Family Resource Guide

Fred’s Footsteps is committed to helping families connect to the resources they need during this unprecedented crisis. We have put together the following list of resources. Please note that not all families will qualify for all of the resources listed (some have qualifications depending on location, income, etc.)

 

General Information

Local COVID Toolkit

Pregnancy, baby & toddler support

 

Food

Philadelphia Food Programs

Philabundance

Rec Centers offering grab and go food for children 18 and under

Food Pantries

Face to Face Germantown

 

Housing & Utilities

https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/housing/rent-relief-emergency-housing-philadelphia-city-council-20200618.html

 

Utility Companies:

 

 

Financial Assistance

Philadelphia’s Financial Empowerment Centers (FECs)

https://www.phila.gov/2020-06-15-covid-19-free-financial-counseling-is-just-a-phone-call-away/

 

 

Clarifi

  • non profit that provides free financial counseling in both English and Spanish,
  • https://clarifi.org/ or call 215-563-5665

 

Promoting Financial Health and Resiliency for People with Disabilities and Their Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic (financial-resiliency-tips)

United Way

General United Way Information

United Way Resource Hotline

 

 

 

Benefits Assistance

UNEMPLOYMENT

Unemployment Eligibility

https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20an%20Initial%20Claim.aspx

 

Applying for County Assistance Office Benefits- SNAP, Medical Assistance, LIHEAP etc

Where to apply: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/Compass.Web/Public/CMPHome

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx