Programs and Units

Public Benefits Unit

The Public Benefits Unit helps people to achieve economic stability by ensuring that low-income individuals and families can access critical supports, including food and cash assistance, health insurance, and disability benefits.

Our Services

We provide free legal assistance to people facing denials, reductions, or terminations of the following government benefits:

  • Cash assistance (TANF and General Assistance)
  • SNAP (Food Stamps) and WIC
  • Medicare and Medicaid
  • LIHEAP home energy assistance
  • Childcare subsidies
  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits
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Our Impact

Last year, our attorneys and advocates:

716

Handled 716 cases

1,081

Assisting 1,081 people, including 351 children

Public Benefits Unit

Statistics
  • In 2024, our Public Benefits Unit:
    • Handled 716 cases
    • Assisting 1,081 people, including 351 children
Significant Cases and Impact Litigation

SNAP Appeal

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Policy Advocacy

Elimination of the Family Cap in Delaware

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Elimination of Harmful Rule Limiting SNAP (Food Stamp) Eligibility for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents

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