Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)
DSHA provides rental assistance in Kent & Sussex County, as well as referrals to emergency housing and other affordable housing statewiede.  DSHA also offers affordable housing opportunities for qualified families. DSHA has programs to assist first-time homeowners with low-interest 30-year mortgages, along with down payment and closing cost assistance.  DSHA recently launched its ‘Affordable & Accessible Housing Locator’ which can be accessed by visiting their website.

Catholic Charities Services
Avert Eviction and loss of basic services by making financial grants for basic living expenses, also provides budget counseling and assists low income households that need help in meeting the cost of home energy used for heating and cooling homes. 

Catholic Charities Basic Needs Program
The Basic Needs Program helps renters prevent eviction and loss of basic utility services by making financial grants and provides budget counseling. Catholic Charities also offers food distribution programs throughout Delaware.

Delaware Energy Assistance Program
Catholic Charities administers the State’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, helping qualifying households that need help to meet the cost of home energy used for heating and cooling their homes. Salvation Army
Multiple Emergency Service Programs & Shelter

Food Stamp Assistance

Delaware WIC
Women, Infants, Children Program

ASSIST tool
The online Assist tool will screen individuals for various assistance programs. You will also be able to apply for other government services on this site.

Delaware Healthy Children Program
Low cost Health Insurance for Children

Medicaid Information

Social Security

West End Neighborhood House
Various Programs Offered for those in need