The following organizations and programs can help fathers and families locate assistance. Program funding, eligibility, service areas, and intake availability may change. Contact each provider directly before applying.
Best place to start
Montgomery County Community Connections
Starting point for multiple needs
County resource navigators connect residents with housing, homelessness, food, transportation, legal help, mental-health and addiction services, domestic-violence services, and education or job supports. Spanish-speaking counselors and interpretation services are available.
Last verified from published source: March 31, 2026
PA 211
Statewide resource navigation
Free and confidential help locating food, shelter, utility assistance, counseling, employment, transportation, and other services. Call 211 or text a ZIP code to 898-211.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Housing and Homelessness
Your Way Home Montgomery County
Housing crisis and emergency shelter access
The county entry point for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Emergency-shelter access through Family Promise is made by referral from Your Way Home.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Montgomery County Office of Housing and Community Development
Affordable housing and housing programs
Provides information about homelessness services, affordable housing, first-time homebuyer assistance, home repairs, public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and housing-discrimination resources.
Last verified from published source: January 28, 2026
Family Promise Montco PA
Family housing programs and food pantry
Housing programs are for qualifying families with at least one child under age 18. Emergency shelter requires a Your Way Home referral. The organization states that it is not currently providing rental or utility assistance.
Last verified from published source: November 20, 2025
Family Promise Food Pantry
Food pantry
The Roslyn pantry serves Montgomery County residents. The published instructions ask first-time visitors to bring photo identification and state that households are limited to one visit every two weeks.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Montgomery County Food Resources
Food pantries and meal support
The county directs residents to the Montco Anti-Hunger Food Resource Guide and Community Connections for nearby food pantries, soup kitchens, and food support.
Last verified from published source: November 20, 2025
Utility Assistance
PA 211 Utility Resources
Electric, gas, water, and heating assistance
Searches for electric and gas payment assistance, shutoff prevention, reconnection help, heating-fuel assistance, and programs such as LIHEAP based on ZIP code and eligibility.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Your Way Home Financial Stability Resources
Utility and financial-stability referrals
Lists programs to explore, including LIHEAP, PECO Energy Relief Fund, water-assistance resources, Dollar Energy Fund, Lifeline phone and internet support, and other benefits. The former Emergency Rent and Utilities Coalition closed permanently in July 2024.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Manna on Main Street
Limited emergency financial assistance
The emergency program is for qualifying North Penn School District residents facing a one-time unexpected hardship, such as rent or utilities. Published awards range from $500 to $1,000, with approved payments sent directly to the landlord, leasing company, or utility provider. A heating-oil and propane program is listed for September 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, while supplies last, subject to ZIP-code and income requirements.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Legal Aid
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Civil legal assistance
For qualifying people who cannot afford an attorney. The county lists assistance with housing, consumer issues, bankruptcy, protection from abuse, and access to welfare, Social Security, and unemployment benefits.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Employment and Training
PA CareerLink Montgomery County
Employment and career services
Provides job-readiness assistance, employment opportunities, resume support, workshops, career coaching, and help meeting employment and training goals.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Parenting and Fatherhood Support
CADCOM Fatherhood Empowerment Center
Father groups and workshops
Supports involved and responsible fatherhood through groups and workshops. Published topics include communication, discipline, child development, co-parenting, employment, health, stress, and involvement with children.
Contact:
610-277-6363 extension 167; 113 E. Main Street, Norristown
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Family Services of Montgomery County Fatherhood Program
Parent education
Supports healthy re-engagement, effective discipline, and connections with children's schools and communities. The published program serves fathers in the greater Pottstown area and fathers incarcerated at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Counseling and Mental-Health Support
Montgomery County Mobile Crisis
Free 24/7 crisis support
Provides telephone counseling, in-person support, crisis planning, substance-use support, peer connections, and referrals for anyone currently in Montgomery County.
Last verified from published source: January 28, 2026
Family Services of Montgomery County
Family and community support
Offers family-support, parent-education, housing, and substance-abuse-prevention programs. Contact the organization or Community Connections to identify an appropriate service.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Transportation
Community Connections and PA 211
Transportation resource navigation
Community Connections lists transportation among the needs its counselors help residents navigate. PA 211 lists transportation categories including bus fare, gas money, car repair, transportation for people with disabilities, and non-emergency medical transportation. Availability depends on ZIP code and eligibility.
Last verified from published source: September 2026
Emergency Help
Daddy and Dylan Project is not an emergency-response service. Call 911 for an immediate threat to life or safety. Call or text 988 for a suicide or behavioral-health crisis. For Montgomery County Mobile Crisis, call 855-634-4673. For housing, food, utilities, transportation, or other community assistance, call Montgomery County Community Connections at 610-278-3522 or dial 211.
Emergency situations and who to contact
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Immediate danger, fire, police, or medical emergency
