Current Suspected Overdose Deaths in Delaware for 2024: Get Help Now!

Find school water testing results and additional resources

Attention Medicaid Participants: Eligibility Renewals Restarted April 1, 2023

Delaware.gov logo

DHSS Menu


Emergency Assistance Services




Emergency Assistance funds for rent, utilities and emergency shelter are provided for eligible low-income persons in order to help to maintain self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness.

The purpose of Emergency Assistance is to avoid, eliminate or alleviate an emergency condition caused by an unforeseen circumstance resulting in a situation that calls for immediate action.

To be eligible:

  • an individual or family must be able to maintain after the crisis is alleviated
  • an individual or family must receive or be eligible for Cash Assistance (TANF, GA, SSI) or Certain Medicaid programs
  • The emergency must have been the result of an unforeseen circumstance or a combination of circumstances that are beyond the recipients control.




About the Department
Secretary's Letter
Secretary Bio
Newsroom
State Jobs
Calendar
Delaware Health Care Commission
DHSS Administration Contact
Federal COVID Funding Dashboard

Publications & Reports
Aging and Physical Disabilities
Child Support Services
Social Services
Health Care Quality
Office of the Secretary - Administration
Medicaid & Medical Assistance
Public Health

Developmental Disabilities Services
Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Visually Impaired
Councils and Committees
Trauma Informed
CostAware
Volunteer Delaware
FOIA Request Form



+