Berks County Assistance Office

Category: County government office in Reading, Pennsylvania

Address: 625 Cherry St 3rd floor lobby, Reading, PA 19602, USA

Phone: +18662153912

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Myisha Ortiz

Aug 18, 2022

Every time I call they hang up don’t even wanna help every time I want to know what’s happening they saying that I missed an interview when I changed my number and they keep calling my old number they won’t even stay on the line with me more than 5 minutes they just keep putting me on hold

yessica quero

Aug 16, 2022

They have really treated me well, the staff is very courteous and friendly and to be a public service that many people go to, they work on your case quickly and are very effective

Craig Grebe

Aug 11, 2022

Wow a case worker just told someone I work with to physically pull over when they told the caseworker they were driving.... sounds like they dont care about anyones welfare....

Shayne Bechtel

Aug 4, 2022

They were very helpful and pleasant and professional they look out for what was the best for me.

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Questions & Answers

When you call the number listed for the reading number why doesn't anyone ever answer or return your phone calls?

Sandra Sites | Oct 1, 2017
Angie Pagan | Oct 1, 2019

Because the whole office is horribly unprofessional! For a government office, you would THINK they'd act and treat their clients with a whole lot more respect and courtesy!!!

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My name is lena lloyd I'm looking for someone to help me find a place to do back rent

Lena Lloyd | Sep 30, 2021
Beth Jiff | Sep 30, 2021

In Lehigh county there are A LOT PLACES THAT HELP CASA GUADALUPE start there and they will refer you and so on catholic charities is another try all local churches in your area and you'd be surprised how much help they can be blessings and good luck you can't be evicted due to the pendemic but you MUST KEEP TRYING TO GET AHEAD

Are you serving people??

Estrella Rodríguez | Aug 1, 2022
maylin giselle jacome rodriguez | Aug 1, 2022

And

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How do I apply for assistance?

Rachel Woodhead | Mar 4, 2022
Yashira Henriquez | Mar 4, 2022

Go online and apply at compass.state.pa.us

Is it true that you need to take employment classes if you receive SNAP benefits? Or is it voluntary?

meghan lessar | Jan 3, 2022
Maria Nieves | Jan 3, 2022

Is voluntary you dont need food stamp to work here

Is there a way to FAX my application and necessary documents?

Chris Endy | Sep 30, 2021
tay baby | Sep 30, 2021

Yes you can fax it. Just google the fax number.

I need to change my address. Can I go in person to the office?

Nancy Andino | Sep 30, 2021
Brian Barbera | Sep 30, 2021

No can't go in person had to drop off some papers the other day and had to put them in a drop box outside the building and doors were locked

How can i get them to mail me stuff to apply for help?

Sierra Eller | Sep 30, 2020
Jomayra G | Sep 30, 2020

Call the office they should mail you what you need

If someone is having trouble with their EBT card and it will no longer swipe at check out, will the office issue a replacement ? If so how long would it take, do they charge for new one ?

Elizabeth Lischak | Sep 30, 2020
Matthew Sexton | Sep 30, 2020

You can call the number on the back of the card and ask for a replacement. I don't know if there is a charge but if there -IS-, it's something nominal like five dollars. Literally the cost of reprinting and cutting a piece of plastic and throwing a stamp on it.

Good received coupons I would like to know how to apply for the care of my daughters and for a cell phone

Yesica Manzanillo | Sep 30, 2020
Richard Demoody | Sep 30, 2020

Use Mycompass PA. The application is free and is available in Spanish. The office is closed on Monday.

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Am I able to change an address by calling or do I have to go to the office to do that ?

Christian Nunez | Oct 1, 2019
Jamaha Wolf | Oct 1, 2019

You can call the nation wide number 18773958830. Or u can go on the web site was.compass.stats.pa.us good luck. You can also just go into the office but u where Probally be there forever.

How do I find out what medical coverage I have? And how do I get the cards?

Kantstopkennels Loyalty | Oct 1, 2019
Kimone Wright | Oct 1, 2019

Visit the office and talk to someone. That's your best bet. If u don't have time, google the office number and speak with someone

Is it true the food stamps are comeing in2 payments for march

Kim Shakespeare | Oct 1, 2019
tatiana melendez | Oct 1, 2019

Yes

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The parking garage that is across the street from the building, are we allowed to park in there if we are going into the office?

Heather | Oct 1, 2019
Notaflaca P | Oct 1, 2019

Yes

If sending a paper what address do I send it too?

Theresa Miller-Shore | Oct 1, 2019
patty curtis | Oct 1, 2019

Bcao, 625 cherry st, reading pa 19601

How do you apply for job at the welfare office?

kira johnson | Oct 1, 2018
Terry “BUTTERKUP” Haas | Oct 1, 2019

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau There are 300+ jobs working for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Depending on your education & experience you could land a life changing job. When you are hired as a full time permanent employee, your health benefits start immediately. Now...you probably won't start as a FT perm employee, the best way is to take a temporary position and make a GREAT impression. I am in the process of doing that myself.

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Can a single person apply for cash assistance in Reading PA?. I'm sure I can get food stamps and definitely medical.

Patricia Ringo | Oct 1, 2018
Terry “BUTTERKUP” Haas | Oct 1, 2019

You can apply...but I doubt you'll get it. Get all you can...then go get a job Unemployment is at a record low...there are tons of jobs out there...give one a try. If you have something wrong with you, Google OVR or Occupational Vocational Rehabilitation in your area. They will bend over backwards to find a job for you.

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What do you need to reply for medicare and food stamps I’m pregnant also

Mami Esteban | Oct 1, 2018
Brendan Clark | Oct 1, 2018

They give you a list of items to return to them, such as identification, income, etc. Turn them in via mail, fax, in person, or thru the app (MyPACompass). Follow up multiple times, as things seem to fall thru the cracks here, more often than not.

What time does the office close in Berks County

Julia Cooper | Oct 1, 2018
Angie Pagan | Oct 1, 2019

5, but depending on what you need to do, you may want to go an hour or two earlier

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Hi, I would like to find out the process of changing my county assistance office from North Central to Berks county when an address change has occurred? Thank you Debbie Friend

debbie f | Oct 1, 2018
Ervin Roberts | Oct 1, 2018

Not sure if this is correct, sounds like your changing from one office to another. It should work if you contact the present office to inform them first of your change. They should assist you in what to do with the new office when you move. Then contact the new office. Good luck.

How can i transfer my case to N.Y?

wilfredo cordero | Oct 1, 2018
Bear Hug | Oct 1, 2018

If it's food stamps you never transfer those cases. They call it transfer, but reality is they have you call and close your case with them. I would call your reading office and close your case when your ready to move. You then fill out a new case in N.Y whether it's online or paper form application. if it's SSI, these cases are handled differently. You call your social security administration office to notify them of an address change. Reason is ssi Is Social security benefits and those are rarely taken away. Where as food stamps thats just if you qualify per your residing state. Hope those helps you.

What is the fax number

Julie Bailey | Oct 1, 2018
Aidineilly Nigaglioni | Oct 1, 2019

Any of the 3 numbers work i just try it

Is the welfare office closed today ?

heather speece | Oct 1, 2018
LaQuinta Saffold | Oct 1, 2018

No its open

I am currently 3 years into a ssd case , I receive Food stamps, I have no money to pay electric bill, and no cash assistance to get to doctors appointment. Is there anything I can do?

Cynthia “Cynthia Maria” Unwin | Oct 1, 2018
Kristi Kalis | Oct 1, 2019

No. SSDI is a racket. We paid into the system, but they automatically deny everyone their first time. Unless you hire a lawyer, you're probably never going to get SSDI. You can hire local ones to help you, they get paid when they win your case. DON'T hire any of those lawyers you see on TV. They are rip-off artists.

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