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SNAP Emergency Allotments

Emergency food benefits (officially called Emergency Allotments) will end in February 2023. Starting in March, SNAP households will only get their regular SNAP payment. Learn about other food resources and how you can prepare for this change.​

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Aging Disability & Veterans Services

Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC): 503-988-3646 for 24/7 support. Long term care. Senior centers. Insurance. Guardianship. Report abuse. Support for caregivers.

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Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Apply for services for people with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Effects & other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Report abuse or neglect.

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Preschool for All

Preschool for All connects 3 and 4 year olds in Multnomah County to free, culturally responsive, inclusive preschool experiences.

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Food Assistance in Multnomah County

SNAP/Food Stamps. Meal programs. Low-cost farmers markets. Food pantries.

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Domestic & Sexual Violence

Get face to face domestic violence support in a welcoming and culturally sensitive environment.

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Bienestar de la Familia

Bienestar de La Familia "Ayudando a promover el bienestar de las familias y comunidades Latinas en el condado de Multnomah”

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Rent, Housing & Shelter

Who to call. Pay the rent. Homeless services. Affordable homes.

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Energy Services

Save you money on your energy bill, improve your indoor air quality, and learn how to get help paying your bills.

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SUN Service System

Schools Uniting Neighborhoods - educational success, social and support services for youth, families and community members.

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Veterans' Services

The Multnomah County Veterans Services Office provides benefits information, assistance, and advocacy to all who have served and their families.

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DCHS Partner & Provider Information

Resources, forms and documents for partners and providers of the Department of County Human Services.

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Assertive Engagement

A social service approach to working with people that honors them as the experts in their own lives.

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DCHS Reflections & Goals Report

The FY 2022 - FY 2023 DCHS Reflections & Goals Report shares some important milestones from FY 2022, delves into data about our impact as a department, and sets some of our goals for FY 2023.

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Disaster Resource Centers

Disaster Resource Centers (DRCs) are physical locations that are activated to respond to the needs of people affected by disaster. Read about DRC values, guiding principles, and how to get involved.

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2019 Poverty in Multnomah County report

Department of County Human Services review of poverty trends in Multnomah County in partnership with the Commission for Economic Dignity

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  • 2022 Notice of CDBG Community Needs Virtual Hearing
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  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: Program Year 2019-20 Community Development Block Grant Program
  • Community Needs Meeting City of Gresham and Multnomah County  
  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT: Program Year 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant Program
  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT: 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan
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