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Community Services Department

Welcome to the Community Services Department
 

51 S Main St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-261-3141
Fax - 717-267-0812
 
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:30
Closed on weekends and all county observed holidays.

Contact Information
Kimberly Lucas, Director
ir@co.franklin.pa.us

Programs

Regulation and Oversight

The Community Services Department is a department within the Franklin County Human Services Division, which is overseen by the County Commissioners.  The Department of Public Welfare regulates the Homeless Assistance Program, Human Services Development Fund, and Information and Referral; however, plans are approved by the County Commissioners.  The Temporary Emergency Food Assistance and the State Food Purchase Program are regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. 

Fees

There are no fees associated with any of the above programs though they may have income eligibility guidelines.  Each service is funded by the respective funding sources.

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Information and Referral at 717-261-2561 or email ir@co.franklin.pa.us

 Available Brochures & Information

irevents.pdfInformation & Referral Monthly Events Newsletter
where_to_turn_pdf.pdfWhere To Turn for Help
volunteering_in_franklin_county__5-27-09.pdfVolunteering in Franklin County
basic_needs.pdfBasic Needs Assistance
intro_to_hum_serv.pdfIntroduction to Human Services in Franklin County
apartment_options.pdfFranklin County Low-Income Apartment Options
csd_website_spanish.pdfCommunity Services - Espanol version
hap_brochure.pdfHousing Assistance Program (HAP) brochure
adult_services_brochure.pdfAdult Services brochure
Progre$$ brochure.pdfProgre$$ brochure

 Additional Publications