Head Start supports the whole family, and we know every family’s needs are different. We want to connect you with trusted local resources for food, housing, health care, jobs, and other basic needs.
If you ever need help or have questions, please reach out to your Family Advocate or program staff—we’re here to help you reach your goals.
Wilmington Area Community Resources
General family support and referrals
- Delaware 211
- Services: Referrals for food, housing, utilities, health care, child care, and emergency assistance.
- Address: Statewide referral service; no walk-in office required.
- Telephone: 211
- Website: https://delaware211.org
- Latin American Community Center
- Services: Family support, bilingual services, youth programs, education, and community assistance.
- Address: 403 N. Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
- Telephone: (302) 655-7338
- Website: https://www.thelatincenter.org
- Kingswood Community Center
- Services: Family support, youth development, educational programs, and neighborhood services.
- Address: 2300 Bowers Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Telephone: (302) 764-9022
- Website: https://kingswoodcommunitycenter.org
- West End Neighborhood House
- Services: Family and youth services, employment support, housing assistance, and financial stability programs.
- Address: 710 N. Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
- Telephone: (302) 658-4171
- Website: https://westendnh.org
- Jewish Family Services of Delaware
- Services: Counseling, family support, case management, and referrals to community resources.
- Address: 99 Passmore Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
- Telephone: (302) 478-9411
- Website: https://www.jfsdelaware.org
Food, clothing, and basic needs
- Food Bank of Delaware
- Services: Food assistance, food pantry referrals, nutrition programs, and support accessing food resources.
- Address: 222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702
- Telephone: (302) 292-1305
- Website: https://www.fbd.org
- Lutheran Community Services
- Services: Food assistance, emergency support, housing-related referrals, and other basic-needs services.
- Address: 1301 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
- Telephone: (302) 654-8886
- Website: https://lcsde.org
- Catholic Charities, Diocese of Wilmington
- Services: Emergency assistance, food referrals, financial support, and connections to social services.
- Address: 2601 W. 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
- Telephone: (302) 655-9624
- Website: https://ccwilm.org
- Ministry of Caring
- Services: Meals, emergency shelter programs, homelessness assistance, and support for vulnerable families.
- Address: 115 E. 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 (administrative office; confirm service locations)
- Telephone: (302) 652-1935
- Website: https://www.ministryofcaring.org
Housing, homelessness, and utilities
- Wilmington Housing Authority
- Services: Public housing and housing assistance for eligible households.
- Address: 400 N. Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Telephone: (302) 429-6700
- Website: https://www.whadelaware.org
- Housing Alliance Delaware
- Services: Housing information, homelessness prevention resources, and referrals to housing services.
- Address: 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 611, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Telephone: (302) 654-0126
- Website: https://housingalliancede.org
Parenting, child welfare, and family safety
- CHILD, Inc.
- Services: Domestic violence services, parenting support, supervised visitation, and family safety resources.
- Address: 507 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809
- Telephone: (302) 762-8989
- 24-hour domestic violence hotline: (302) 762-6110
- Website: https://childinc.com
- Children & Families First
- Services: Family support, parenting education, child welfare services, and programs that strengthen families.
- Address: 625 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Telephone: (302) 658-5177
- Website: https://www.cffde.org
- Delaware Division of Family Services
- Services: Child protective services, foster care, family preservation, and child welfare referrals.
- Address: Contact the agency to identify the appropriate local office.
- Telephone: (302) 633-2657
- Website: https://kids.delaware.gov
Health care and public benefits
- Westside Family Healthcare
- Services: Primary care, pediatric care, women's health, and other health services.
- Address: 1802 W. 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
- Telephone: (302) 655-5822
- Website: https://www.westsidehealth.org
- Delaware Division of Social Services — Porter State Service Center
- Services: SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, cash assistance, and referrals for child care subsidies and other benefits.
- Address: 509 W. 8th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Telephone: (302) 777-2830
- Website: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dss
- Online benefits application: https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov
Crisis and emergency support
- YWCA Delaware
- Services: Domestic violence support, advocacy, and referrals to services for individuals and families.
- Address: 225 King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Telephone: (302) 658-7161
- Website: https://www.ywcade.org
- Sunday Breakfast Mission
- Services: Meals, emergency shelter, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Address: 110 N. Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Telephone: (302) 652-8314
- Website: https://sundaybreakfastmission.org
Important note: Please verify addresses, telephone numbers, eligibility, and current program availability with each organization before distributing this directory. For immediate help locating a service, families can dial 211 or visit Delaware 211 . For immediate danger, call 911.
Food Stamps / SNAP office
- Delaware Division of Social Services — Canby Park Office
- Services: Food Stamps (SNAP/EBT), Medicaid, cash assistance, child care assistance, and emergency food referrals.
- Address: 1920 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805
- Telephone: (302) 498-5500
- Website: Canby Park Office — Official Website
- Apply online: Delaware ASSIST
The office provides in-person assistance with applications and existing benefits.
WIC — Women, Infants, and Children
- Northeast State Service Center — WIC Clinic
- Services: Nutrition assistance, approved foods, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under age five.
- Address: 1624 Jessup Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Telephone: (302) 283-7540
- Website: Delaware WIC — Locations and Hours
- West End Neighborhood House — WIC Clinic
- Services: WIC nutrition benefits and support for eligible families.
- Address: 710 N. Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
- Telephone: (302) 283-7540
- Website: Delaware WIC — Locations and Hours
Call to schedule an appointment and confirm clinic hours.
Housing Authority
- Wilmington Housing Authority
- Services: Public housing, affordable housing programs, and Housing Choice Voucher assistance (Section 8).
- Address: 400 N. Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Telephone: (302) 429-6700
- Website: https://whadelaware.org
The authority's contact page also lists its central office at 321 E. 11th Street, 4th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801, and telephone number (302) 429-6701. Call to confirm the correct location for applications or appointments.
Health Department
- Delaware Division of Public Health — Porter State Service Center
- Services: Public health clinic services, preventive health information, and referrals for health services.
- Address: 509 W. 8th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Telephone: (302) 777-2860 for public health clinic services
- Website: Delaware Division of Public Health
- Delaware Division of Public Health — Northeast State Service Center
- Services: Public health information and referrals; WIC services are available at this location.
- Address: 1624 Jessup Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Telephone: (302) 605-4099 for public health information; (302) 283-7540 for WIC
Website: Delaware Division of Public Health
