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    Blue Hen Corporate Center (Dover)

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    Division of Social Services

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    Purpose

    Visit the Blue Hen Corporate Center to:

    • Learn about benefits that may help you and your family
    • Apply for and manage benefits – social services and Medicaid
    • Connect with other helpful community resources

     

    • Check eligibility and apply online for Social Services and Medicaid through ASSIST
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    Address

    655 Bay Road Dover, DE 19901

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    Phone

    (302) 672-9500
    Customer Relations:
    1-866-843-7212

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    Hours

    8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Monday – Friday

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    Parking

    Parking for the Blue Hen Mall/Corporate Center can be found at the Center doors of the mall.

    Services Offered

    Service Description
    Food Benefits

    SNAP/Food Stamps/EBT Cards

    		 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families supplement their grocery budget to afford nutritious food essential for health and well-being.
    Health Related Services

    Medicaid

    		 Medical assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families, as well as to seniors and those who are blind and/or disabled whose income is insufficient to meet the cost of necessary medical services.

    Delaware Healthy Children Program

    		 High-quality, low-cost health insurance coverage for uninsured children of Delaware families with incomes at or below the 200% federal poverty level.
    Emergency Services

    Emergency Cash Assistance

    		 Financial assistance for rent, utilities, emergency shelter and other critical needs to help maintain self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness during unexpected emergencies.

    General Assistance

    		 Cash assistance to low-income individuals who do not qualify for federally funded programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Social Security benefits.

    Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

    		 Cash assistance program for those caring for a minor child during job training and search.
    Family Services

    Purchase of Care / Child Care

    		 Support for families to enable the caretaker to hold a job, obtain training or meet special needs of the parent or child.

    Women Infant and Children (WIC)

    		 Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant and nursing women, infants and young children. Call (800) 222-2189.

    *This location does not offer Emergency Assistance or LIHEAP emergency cooling or heating assistance. Visit any of our 15 State Service Centers for assistance.

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