Pennsylvania Counties Receive Grants to Improve Services fo...(ties receiving grants include: -- Al...),Health

-- Allegheny $250,000

-- Berks $35,800

-- Blair $50,000

-- Butler $58,475

-- Cameron $45,442

-- Chester $90,395

-- Clarion $42,376

-- Crawford $135,000

-- Elk $24,500

-- Erie $38,900

-- Greene $114,500

-- Lycoming $80,000

-- Northumberland $116,845

-- Tioga $79,300

-- Washington $76,600

-- Wayne $72,300

-- Westmoreland $59,255

The Department of Public Welfare helps people meet their basic needs by providing health care and other critical support services for children, the elderly, people with chronic diseases, persons with disabilities and low income families and adults in Pennsylvania. DPW is dedicated to promoting, improving, and sustaining the quality of family life; breaking the cycle of dependency while protecting and serving Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens. Visit DPW on the Internet at: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us.

CONTACT:

Stacey Witalec

(717) 787-4592