 |
- State Parks to Host Activity Day for People with P... ELVERSON, PA (July 19, 2010) – On Sunday, August 22nd, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resourc... Continue
|
|
- Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the ADA! To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Libe... Continue
|
News & Events
- LIHEAP News - Energy Assistance Information
Cerebral Palsy Association wants to make sure all of our consumers and their families get all of the energy assistance they need this winter. Pennsylvania’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starts November 3rd and helps low income people pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants and crisis grants. In order to qualify for this program, the household income must be 150% of the Federal Poverty level or lower. You do not need not to have an unpaid bill to receive home heating energy assistance, and you can receive this money without being in the Cash Assistance program. If you need assistance please call the LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095 or call one of our Social Workers at CPA of CC: 610-524-5850. Below are the income guidelines:
Household Size Income Limit 150 Percent FPIG*
1 $15,600
2 $21,000
3 $26,400
4 $31,800
Each Additional Person Add $5,400: In order to apply for this assistance, call 610-446-1042, or apply online at: https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM
For more information, please contact the LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095, Monday through Friday (individuals with hearing impairments may call the TDD number at 1-800-451-5886).
Another program offered at this time is the Crisis Grants. This program goes hand in hand with LIHEAP and is applied for automatically when you apply for LIHEAP. If you have an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing your heat, extra money may be provided. This money will assist with fixing broken heating equipment, termination of utility service problems, and if you are in danger of being without fuel. Assistance with home heating crisis situations is available 24 hours a day, by calling your local county assistance office (610-466-1042).
Some important details and other information can be obtained at:
LIHEAP Brochure - English (PDF download; you can also apply online using COMPASS)
LIHEAP Benefit Amount Table: shows benefit amount based on user selected county and fuel type.
Additional Low Income Energy Programs: You may be eligible for other energy assistance programs for low income households in addition to the LIHEAP program.
Visit the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for information on energy programs available for low-income households.
