On the Web

Here is a list of 5 important Websites and online resources:

· Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services (COMPASS) — where you can access applications for benefits such as LIHEAP and SNAP (food stamps)

https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM.aspx

· Benefits CheckUp — a site that lists benefits for folks ages 55 and over

http://www.benefitscheckup.org/

· The Social Security Administration's Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)

http://connections.govbenefits.gov

· PA Career Link — Links to online services offered by PA Career Link. Includes Job Seeker , Education/Training; Vocational Rehabilitation; Veteran Services; Welfare Services, etc.

http://www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us/

· PA Dept. of Labor — Forms for filing unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, etc.

http://www.dli.state.pa.us