Step 1

ALERT-Please be aware of some major changes.

***For your application to be processed, you must submit ALL required documentation two (2) days before your scheduled appointment. Upload your documents by using the document upload button to the right of this page. At this time, there will not be any in person interviews. A phone interview will take place during the time of your scheduled appointment.  

Step 2

Check your email for additional documents to be completed and returned. 

Step 3

To complete your application, return all requested signed documents to PCS. 

List of Docs to Provide are describes below.


Failure to provide all required documentation results in denial of services. We require below documents:

  • Necessary Documents

    INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  WILL RESULT IN Denial of services.

    Citizenship – Needed for ALL members

    • U.S. Birth Certificates – Must be a State-issued Vital Statistics Birth Certificate.  (Contact Panhandle Community Services, one week before your scheduled appointment if you need assistance obtaining only a Texas State Vital Statistics Birth Certificate.)  All other states must contact their home State’s Vital Statistics Office for birth certificates.

    • U.S Passport – Must be a current and valid Passport.

    • Certificate or Naturalization of U.S. Citizenship

      • Immigration Status (at least one family member, residing in the home, must be a U.S. Citizen.)  Include Permanent Resident Card, Resident Alien Card, or Immigration Documents.

    • U.S. American Indian or Alaskan Native Tribal Enrollment or membership card with photo.

    • Identity – Needed for ALL members

    • Members 18 years of age and older - Federal or State Government Issued Photo ID.

    • Members UNDER 18 years of age – Vital Statistics Birth Certificate AND School Records.

    • Social Security Card – If applicable.
      Income – Needed for ALL members 18 years of age or older, residing in the home.

    • Employment Check Stubs – All check stubs for wages, within 30 Days range, of your appointment date.

    • Social Security/SSI/SSDI Award Letter – Letter must be for 2024.  Bank Statements are NOT accepted.

    • VA Retirement/Disability Letter – Must be for 2024.  May be obtained at www.ebenefits.va.gov

    • Child Support Statement – Must be a Current Statement.  May be obtained at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov    

    • Unemployment Benefit/Worker’s Compensation – Printed page from the Claim and Payment Status of your online log-in for Unemployment Benefits.  May be obtained at www.twc.texas.gov    

    • Other Income – Cash payment receipts, Self-Employment wages, TANF for 2023, HUD Utility Reimbursement Letter for the current month, Private Pension Documents for 2024, etc…


  • Utility Bills – Provide BOTH Utility Bills if applicable.

    • Current Electric and Gas/Propane Bill – Statement must be within 30 Days of your appointment.

    • Bills must be UNPAID and accounts ACTIVE.

    • ONLY ACTUAL BILLS accepted – Screenshots from online portal or cell phones will NOT be accepted.


Information

Panhandle Community Services' mission is to work with community partners to change lives and lead change for low-income people bridging the gap from poverty to self-sufficiency.

Panhandle Community Services Locations

  • Amarillo Main Office is located at 1309 SW. 8th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101
  • Borger Office located at 922 N. Main St., Borger, TX 79007
  • Childress Office located at 705 19th NW, Childress, TX 79201
  • Dalhart Office located at 5th St. & Denver Ave Ste 105, Dalhart, TX 79022 
  • Dimmitt Office located at 213 W Etter, Dimmitt, TX 79027
  • Dumas Office located at 801 S. Bliss Suite #101 B, Dumas, TX 79029
  • Friona Office located at 104 W. 9th St.  Friona, TX 79035
  • Hereford Center located at 1011 E. Park, Hereford, TX 79045
  • Memphis Service Center 605 W. Main St., Memphis, TX 79245
  • Pampa Office located at 411 North Cuyler Street, Pampa, TX 79065
  • Perryton Office located at 514 S. Main Street, Perryton, TX 79070
  • Tulia Office located at 321 S. W. 2nd Street, Tulia, TX 79088

Within minutes of making your appointment, you should receive a confirmation email with a calendar appointment attached to the email.  In addition, you will also receive a phone reminder the day before your appointment. 

Appointments can be changed or canceled at any time on this website. You can also make or cancel an appointment anytime (24/7) using our automated phone system by dialing (806) 341-9371 or (855) 459-3716 and following the instructions.