Expanded Emergency Benefits

Monthly Benefits

Since March 2020, DHSS has issued emergency benefits each month to eligible households.
All households with open food benefit (SNAP) cases receive at least $95 in emergency food benefits.
The emergency assistance for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA) families increases a household's monthly benefit for each program up to the maximum benefit amount for their household size.
To screen for and apply for benefits, go to DHSS' online application portal Delaware ASSIST or call 1-866-843-7212.
March 2022 Press Release

Hundreds of Delaware families impacted by the COVID-19 crisis have been housed in motels and hotels.
In March 2022, $6 million in funding was announced.
Allows more families to begin the transition from emergency housing to permanent housing.
Press Release

$1.5 million announced in March 2022.
Program will serve pregnant women in Delaware who are housing insecure.
Division of Public Health will support the model, which includes wraparound services.
Press Release

$194,000 announced in March 2022.
Benefits families enrolled in home visiting programs.
Contractors will work through the Division of Public Health.
Provide families with emergency supplies, including face masks, hand sanitizer, no-touch thermometers, diapers, infant formula, food and water.
Home Visiting Program