Useful Links

Tool to find your nearest DES office by zip code By keying in your zip code you can access the address to the local office that services your area to apply for benefits from the Department of Economic Security (DES)
Tool to help find your nearest DES office by city
AFDC / CASH / Welfare Forms
On-Line application for Cash Assistance/Food Stamps/Medical

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AHCCCS
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) administers free or low-cost health care to qualifying persons and families. You can now register online to view and verify your own medical assistance eligibility and enrollment information. Visit your AHCCCS Member Web Site. Also, visit,
AZ AHCCCS Website for various quick links on AHCCCS health plans and eligibility requirements. Arizona Child Care Referral
This site offers resource and referral services to assist you in meeting your child care needs.
Arizona Community Action Association
Access and print the "People's Information Guide," a comprehensive listing of statewide assistance opportunities and services (in English and Spanish).
Arizona CoppeRx Card
Access and print a CoppeRx card and begin immediately using it to receive prescription drug discounts for your family, including your pets!
Arizona Self Help
This site is easily and discreetly accessable to multiple statewide health and human services for you or your family.
Arizona Unemployment Insurance
This site assists you in applying for unemployment when you become unemployed.
Association of Arizona Food Banks
Access and print the most current provider directory distributed by the six-member regional food bank warehouses serving more than 1,200 food pantries and human services agencies statewide.
Community Information and Referral
This site offers integrated information bringing people and services together to meet the needs of individuals 24 hours a day. Offering a full range of health, human, and emergency services provided in Arizona communities.
Domestic Violence Programs
This site assists you in receiving information from service providers and other state agencies that coordinate services for domestic violence victims.
DCSE - Child Support Enforcement
This site provides you with information on various child support related activities.
Benefit Check Up
Access the Arizona web site for BenefitsCheckUp to apply for a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card, and other benefits.
DES Child Care
This site provides you with information on how you can obtain assistance with child care related expenses.
DES OARC - Online Payments
This online payment system is used to pay Office of Accounts Receivable and Collections (OARC) balances only. For Child Support payments and Employer UI Tax payments, please contact those offices for proper procedures.
DES FAA - Policy Manual
Here you can access the policy manual for benefits provided by the Department of Economic Security (DES).
DES Site Map
This site contains links to all programs offered by the Department of Economic Security (DES).
DES Forms
In this site, by selecting a category will provide you with various verification forms, and program applications provided by the Department of Economic Security (DES), including, but not limited to: Nutrition (Food Stamps), cash and medical assistance.
EBT Account
This site allows you to review your EBT account information for Nutrition (Food Stamps) and cash benefits received from the Department of Economic Security (DES). A quick an easy way to review your transactions, check you balances, re-set your PIN, contact customer service, and much more.
Employment Administration (EA)
This site contains information for employment and training services to employers and individuals seeking new jobs, better jobs or first jobs.
Family Assistance Administration - Home Page
FAA helps individuals and families achieve independence and self-sufficiency by providing temporary assistance in meeting their immediate basic needs. The FAA provides Cash Assistance and Nutrition Assistance (NA) (formerly Food Stamps) to eligible participants, determines eligibility for Medical Assistance, and refers participants to other departmental and community partners for assistance. Apply on-line for all three types of assistance
Food Assistance Programs in Arizona
A detailed list of Community Sources for food assistance is provided. You may also access the Spanish version.
Free Tax Sites
Many families earning less than $50,000 per year may be able to have their taxes done for FREE at a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site. The volunteers at these sites will help determine if families are eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit and Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit.
GED Testing
This site provides information on General Educational Development (GED) testing center locations and testing cost.
HealtheArizona
You can use Health-e-Arizona to apply on-line for medical assistance, Nutrition (Food Stamps), and cash assistance. Available in English and Spanish.
Homeless Programs
On this site you can receive information for provided services such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, and outreach.
Homeless Veterans
This site offers contact information to assist homeless veterans with various needs.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
On this site you can find information on applying for rental assistance, tenant rights, homeownership, foreclosure help, and much more.
Job Fair Calendar
Visit the DES Job Fair Calendar for job fair events held throughout the state.
Medicare
On this site you can learn more about Medicare coverage, premiums, drug plans, filing a claim, and much more.
Social Security
On this site you can apply for retirement and disability benefits, find your local social security office, and much more.
State of Arizona - Home Page
You can find quick links to various services, news, and events provided by the State of Arizona.
Utility and Telephone Discount Programs
On the site you can access information on how you can apply for utility and telephone discounts.
Voter Registration
This site assists you on registering to vote.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Access information regarding how to supply qualifying families with nourishing supplemental foods and receive nutrition information and referrals.