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    Smyrna State Service Center

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    Division of Social Services

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    Purpose

    Visit the Smyrna State Service Center to:

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

     

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

    100 Sunnyside Road Smyrna, DE 19977

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    Phone

    (302) 514-4500
    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

    Free parking is available at the Smryna State Service Center, and in a lot next to the building.

    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.

    Diabetes Support

    		 Medications, supplies, and other services available to those with diabetes to alleviate an emergency condition.
    Emergency Services

    Emergency Shelter / Transitional Housing

    		 Emergency shelter, including help locating shelter beds or vouchers for emergency hotel stays, and transitional housing funds to assist individuals and families facing homelessness.  

    Energy / Utility Assistance

    		 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and Delaware Energy Assistance Program 
    Financial assistance to help eligible low-income households with energy bills, including heating and cooling costs, as well as help during energy crises and for energy-related expenses.

    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.

    Kinship Care

    		 Assistance for grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relative (non-parent) caregivers to provide immediate needs for clothing, shelter, health, safety and educational supplies during the 180-day transition period when a child first moves into the non-parent caregiver’s home.
    Public Health Clinics

    Women Infant and Children (WIC)

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

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