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1. How do I connect my elderly parent to Senior Services?

Individuals 60 and older can call the PA Independent Enrollment Broker (Maximus) 1-877-550-4227 or visit their website if you are in need of personal care and home support. PAIEB

2. How do I apply for subsidized housing?

The Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA), in partnership with community organizations, agencies and local governments, provides housing and homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income persons and families. The Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA)

3. Who can help me complete applications for food stamps, medical insurance/benefits? My co-pay seems too high and I can't afford my prescriptions, who can I call about this?

The Personal Navigator Program of VNA changes lives by connecting eligible individuals and families to the benefits and resources (including prescription assistance) that will help improve lives as they work towards self-sufficiency and independence.

4. I recently submitted an application to the County Assistance office and I am having difficulty reaching a caseworker. Who else can I call?

http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/document/c_118081.pdf

5. Where can I get a dog license?

Annual dog licenses can be purchased online, by mail, or over the counter at the Treasurer’s Office. There is a convenience fee of $2.00 that is charged by the credit card processor. http://www.montcopa.org/1790/Dog-Licenses Dog Licenses

6. Who can help me figure out what transportation resources are available?

The Partnership TMA of the Greater North Penn Area PTMA-MC

7. If my insurance doesn't cover vaccines/inoculations where can I go?

The health department. Health Department Clinics

8. Where do I go if I can't afford a lawyer?

Legal aid (http://lasp.org), bar association (https://montgomerybar.org/public/lrs/index.php), senior law helpline

9. Where could I go if I want to search my own legal issues?

The law library Law Library

10. Where would I go for custody payment arrangement or if the custody arrangement is not being followed?

Office of Domestic Relations Applying for Support

11. Where do I get a Protection from Abuse Order (PFA)?

Family matters at the Common Pleas level are filed in the Prothonotary’s Office, Courthouse Family Matters

12. Where do I get a gun license?

Applications can be picked up at the sheriff's office or downloaded online by visiting: Gun Permits

13. Where do I get my GED? Or GED Recources?

Montgomery County Community College 

Local high school 

Keystone Opportunity Center 

Montgomery County Literacy Network 

YWCA Tri-County Area offers classes to help individuals achieve their high school equivalency diploma, improve their reading, or brush up on math skills 

14. How do I get subsidized child care?

The Early Learning Resource Center-Region 17 of Montgomery County (ELRC) is responsible for administering the subsidy program and for determining family funding eligibility for Montgomery County residents.

Subsidized Child Care