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LOCAL RESOURCES / Delaware/ Financial Aid

Delaware - Financial Relief for Family Caregivers
 

Pharmaceutical Assistant Programs - a state-run program that gives financial assistance to people who are ill, helping  them to pay for medications. For more information, call 800-763-9326.  

Women's Vocational Services - offers programs that are designed for women who have lost their main source of income due to separation, divorce, death or disability of their spouse. Funds for schooling are available to eligible persons.  Call 302-368-6622 or 302-739-3746.  


Private Fuel Funds - there are non-federal dollars available from local fuel funds, obtained from others throughout the state of Delaware who make contributions into this fund when paying their own utility bill. Ask the state energy assistance office for the local phone number of the fuel fund nearest you, or go to www.nationalfuelfunds.org. You can also contact one of the following in order to find out more information on how to qualify for financial assistance regarding your fuel bill:

Chesapeake Util. Corp.
Sharing Cynthia Small
P.O. Box 615, Dover, DE 19903
Tel: 302-734-6797-6007
Fax: 302-734-6010
csmall@chpk.com



The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Delaware Chapter - offers information and financial aid to patients who have leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, or multiple myeloma. Reimburses up to $500 a year to patients for transportation, chemotherapy drugs, transfusions, and testing not covered by insurance or other sources.

Call them at (302) 661-7300 or 800-955-4572.