Legal Question in Administrative Law in Pennsylvania

I volunteer in a homeless shelter in Erie County, Pennsylvania, and I overheard two of the clients conversing about the shelter taking their cash assistance and or foodstamps to satisfy the rent that they are required to pay in order to have residency there. My question, isn't it illegal to attach to a person's cash assistance and foodstamps to secure rent monies? I was under the impression that homeless shelters were all ready funded by the county, state, and federal governments. Any help in answering this query would be greatly appreciated.

Asked on 6/19/10, 7:44 pm

SAUL SEGAN SAUL H SEGAN ATTY AT LAW

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Call Senior Law Center in Philadelphia

They would talk to you

Tell them what you do and if they can t help you theywill give you a numbner to call

(Homeless Advocacy Project)

Erie County Bar Association may have the same type of organization

Lawyers reference at Erie County Bar Association

Your anonymity will be protected if you ask

LET ME KNOW HOW YOU MAKE OUT!

This type of situation worries me as well....

SAUL H SEGAN ESQ

www.saulhsegan.com

Answered on 6/24/10, 5:05 am

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