Clearfield Board-Assistance

The Clearfield County Assistance Office is a part of the Department of Public Welfare, which is operated by the government of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Department of Public Welfare, also known as DPW, works for the improvement of the quality of family life. The department administers a range of children development and early learning programs. It offers mental health care and substance abuse prevention services. The department also administers medical assistance programs. The Department of Public Welfare operates the offices of long-term living and children, youth and families. The department administers cash and supplemental nutrition assistance programs through its income maintenance office.