Parents please continue to contact ELRC Region 18 with questions regarding your eligibility by calling 215-382-4762 or sending an email to eligibility@caringpeoplealliance.org.
Reminders
- ELRC Region 18 remains closed to the public.
- ELRC Region 18 has drop boxes available at our Northeast Philadelphia office (2361-2373 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114) and in our West Philadelphia office (5548 Chestnut Street, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19139). Hours are Mondays through Fridays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Need to complete a form for ELRC Region 18? Scroll down for a list of available ELRC Region 18 forms. Forms can be printed or completed online and submitted electronically.
- New applications and Redeterminations are still being processed. Make sure to submit your documentation in person at one of our drop boxes or electronically (eligibility@caringpeoplealliance.org).
- Need help finding a provider? Search the online childcare tool or call us at 215-382-4762.
- Remember to utilize COMAPSS to submit your redetermination or new application by visiting: compass.state.pa.us. ·You can also use COMPASS to apply for cash assistance, food stamps (SNAP) benefits, medical and more!
- Supporting documentation can be sent electronically via fax (215-382-1199) or via email (eligibility@caringpeoplealliance.org).
Printable ELRC Client Forms
Please click on the ELRC client form to print. Completed forms can be sent via email (eligibility@caringpeoplealliance.org), fax (215-382-4762) or mail (ELRC Region 18, 2361-2373 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114).
- Anticipated Self-Employment Income and Schedule of Care
- Authorization for Release of Information
- Authorization for Release of Information Español
- Cash Earning Form
- Class-Training Schedule Verification
- Education Schedule Verification
- Employment Verification Form
- Employment Verification Form Español
- Medical Assessment Form
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Parent Schedule Review
- Self-employment Schedule of Care
- Self-Employment Verification
- Self-Employment Verification Español
- 2020 Income Limits and Co-payment Guidelines
Family Fun Challenge!
⇒ Bake a cake ⇒ Make a scrapbook
⇒ Dance party ⇒ Play card games
⇒ Family Game Night ⇒ Put on a puppet show
⇒ Family Movie Night ⇒ Take a family stroll
⇒ Indoor bowling ⇒ Indoor picnic
Access Centers in Philadelphia
Access Centers provide Philadelphia’s most vulnerable students with a safe place for digital learning when caregivers work outside the home and have no childcare supports. Registration is required. Click here for more information on eligibility requirements and how to register.
Caring for Your Mental Health
If you’re experiencing anxious thoughts or overwhelming sadness right now, you’re like many other people. Challenging times have forced many of us to recognize that we need to take care of our mental and emotional health. Free help is available through public resources.
Community Resources for Families in the Philadelphia Area
For 50 years, First Up has championed high quality early care and education for children from birth to age 8 in Southeastern Pennsylvania. For information on their community resources during the COVID-19 visit their website.
Community Testing Events
Click here for dates and locations of COVID-19 testing events in the Philadelphia area
COVID Alert PA App
COVID Alert PA is the official mobile app by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) that uses the Exposure Notification System (ENS) provided by Apple and Google. Click here for more information.
COVID-19 and pregnancy
Visit the CDC website for information on Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Caring for Newborns
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The City of Philadelphia is helping renters stay in their homes. One way is by offering emergency rental assistance to help tenants who have lost income due to COVID-19. Rental assistance helps landlords too. Click here for more information.
COVID-19 Information for Travelers
If you have traveled, or plan to travel, to an area where there are high amounts of COVID-19 cases, it is recommended that you stay at home for 14 days upon return to Pennsylvania. Click here for a list of states in the travel advisory.
Encouraging your child to wear a mask
Tips for parents and caregivers
Eviction Diversion Program
The City of Philadelphia’s Eviction Diversion Program enables landlords and tenants to arrive at an agreement that works for both parties, without having to go to Court. This program is required for all landlords with tenants who have had difficulty paying rent due to a COVID-19 related hardship. Benefits of diversion and mediation include helping tenants avoid an eviction, while also helping landlords avoid vacancies and unit turnover costs.
Find free, nutritious food during COVID-19
Many Philadelphians are in need of free food due to school closures, loss of income, or other challenges caused by COVID-19. In response to this need, City of Philadelphia and partners have developed two ways for residents to find free food: Food sites and student meal sites where any child can pick up free meals. Click here for the latest locations and schedules.
Free financial counseling
The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increases in expenses, decreases in income, shifting budgets, and personal financial uncertainty for many. Philadelphia’s Financial Empowerment Centers (FECs) are available to help individuals and families navigate their finances.
Free meals for seniors during COVID-19
The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging are working together to ensure that older adults have access to free and nutritious food in spite of the challenges caused by COVID-19. Free grab-and-go meals are available at locations throughout the city. Click here for locations.
Free pregnancy, baby, and toddler support during COVID-19
Click here for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s list of resources and free supplies available to you and your family during COVID-19.
Get Tested for COVID-19
Click here to find COVID-19 test sites in Philadelphia
Help with digital access for Philadelphia’s K-12 student households
PHLConnectED will connect eligible K–12 student households with access to reliable internet service at no cost through June 2022. Participants will not pay any out-of-pocket expenses or installation fees. The program will also provide digital skills training and support.
PECO Powers through COVID-19
PECO understands that many customers are continuing to face financial hardships. To assist, PECO is offering expanded payment agreements and financial assistance programs to help customers pay down outstanding balances that may have increased during the pandemic.
Philadelphia Keeps Water Shutoff Protection Measures in Place Through Spring 2021
Due to ongoing economic hardship created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philadelphia Water Department and Water Revenue Bureau will not shut off customers unable to pay water bills until April 1st, 2021.
RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Landing your first job when you don’t have any experience can be difficult. This is especially true if you haven’t finished high school or have other barriers to overcome. Philadelphia Works supports special programs to help young adults access career opportunities.
Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids
Scan through this list of 45 fun things to do on a snow day, from baking projects to cool crafts and fun games for kids.
Updates on City Services
Click here to see the latest status and availability of key City of Philadelphia services.
WORKFORCE UPDATES AND RESOURCES: CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
PA CareerLink® Philadelphia staff are here to assist the unemployed and underemployed residents in our local economy by connecting them to family-sustaining jobs and to help employers develop their pipeline with qualified talent.
