Resources for Women and Children
WIC (women, infants, and children)
What: A special supplementary nutrition program for women, infants, and children in PA that helps with money to buy food, support with breast feeding, Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program vouchers (FMNP), referrals to other health and social services, and more
Who is eligible: Women who are pregnant, up to 6 months after the birth, up to 1 year after the birth if breast feeding; infants and children less than 5. People also must reside in PA, have a medical or nutritional risk, and income must not exceed 185% of the Federal Poverty Guideline.
**WIC does NOT require proof of US Citizenship**
How to apply: start with an appointment with SCCAP- call 717-334-7634 to speak with Marie Ford; also, you can start online or call 1-800-942-9467
COVID-19: everything is being done through the phone; to collect any physical benefits, go to the WIC window at SCCAP’s main office at 153 N. Stratton St.
NOTE! WIC does NOT count negatively in the Public Charge test. You can consult with your lawyer, but this program does not count against your case
Nurse-Family Partnership
What: Free, personal registered nurse to offer support, advice, and information throughout your pregnancy and up until your baby turns 2 years old, provided by Family First Health
Who is eligible: any woman who is pregnant with her first child, is 28 weeks pregnant or less, and meets income requirements
When and Where: nurse works with your schedule and meets in your home, an office, or in the community
How to get started: call 717-586-7888 *Spanish interpreters available
Head Start
What: a free education, health, nutrition, and dental services for children 3-5
When: Mon.-Fri. during the school year
Where: Biglerville, Gettysburg, New Oxford, and more
Contact Regarding Enrollment: Kayla Palmer, 717-334-1337 ext. 228 *interpretation available
Contact Regarding Questions: Rocio Sandoval, rsandoval@achsaccess.org or Meryangie Ortiz mortiz@achsaccess.org or call 717-337-1337 Ext.243 (they speak Spanish)
Apply: the bilingual application is available online or on paper
NOTE! Head Start does NOT count negatively in the Public Charge test. You can consult with your lawyer, but this program does not count against your case
Pre-K Counts
What: a free, preschool program provided by Path Stone for children ages 3 to the age where they can enter kindergarten. More information
Where: 2150 Carlisle Rd., Aspers, PA 17340
Contact: Edith Martinez at 717-677-9181 or emartinez@pathstone.org (speaks Spanish)
Child Care Works
What: subsided child care
Who is eligible: kids must be citizens, but parents do not have to be; parents must be working
Contact: Marci Place, 717-334-7634 ext. 128 (Works with SCCAP)
Apply: contact SCCAP for help with a paper application or start online
NOTE! This program does NOT count negatively in the Public Charge test. You can consult with your lawyer, but this program does not count against your case
Safe Home: YWCA
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and coercive behaviors used to maintain power and control over another in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation. The abuse may be physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, financial, or technological.
24 hour hotline and crisis response (717) 632-0007 *Spanish speaking
Serving the Hanover Area and Adams County. More information
Services: Emergency safe housing and referrals to local shelters, and legal advocacy, including assistance with filing protection orders
Sexual Assault Services
Not sure what your options are or how to get help? Call our 24/7 confidential crisis hotline to speak with a trained crisis counselor or to request immediate help for accompaniments to local hospitals, police stations, and/or court proceedings.
24-Hour Confidential Crisis Hotline: 1-888-772-7227
Click here for a list of services and more info
Who we are: Confidential counselor advocates dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and/or sexual assault in the local Adams County community. Our trained, professional counselor advocates provide support through trauma-informed counseling, advocacy services, and support resources and referrals.