Where to ask for social assistance in Poland

In many cities your address decides which team you go to

Each town or commune has a social welfare centre, and big cities divide the work between neighbourhood teams. Centres take requests in different ways, by phone, in writing or in person, and a social worker will ask you to explain your situation.

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5 offices in Poznań

  • Poznań

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Poznaniu – Filia nr 1

    ul. Sienkiewicza 22, 60-818 Poznań

    Call before you visit and check that your address, for example in Jeżyce, Wola, Sołacz or Piątkowo, is covered.

    Office website+48 61 878 18 88

    Prepare an application, identity document for inspection and evidence of household finances, with other documents relevant to the difficulty. An eligible representative or another person acting with the required consent may apply. Foreign-national eligibility depends on residence status and the particular form of help. Agree the interview arrangements and explain urgent needs. An interview deadline is not a promise that payment will be awarded by that date.

  • Poznań

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Poznaniu – Filia nr 2

    ul. Tadeusza Kościuszki 103, 61-717 Poznań

    Winogrady, Naramowice, Umultowo and Stare Miasto are covered, apart from a few streets, so confirm your address by phone first.

    Office website+48 61 878 18 51

    Prepare an application, identity document for inspection and evidence of household finances, with other documents relevant to the difficulty. An eligible representative or another person acting with the required consent may apply. Foreign-national eligibility depends on residence status and the particular form of help. Agree the interview arrangements and explain urgent needs. An interview deadline is not a promise that payment will be awarded by that date.

  • Poznań

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Poznaniu – Filia nr 3

    os. Piastowskie 81, 61-159 Poznań

    Rataje, Chartowo, Żegrze, Starołęka and several other areas are covered, so check your street by phone before going.

    Office website+48 61 878 18 18

    Prepare an application, identity document for inspection and evidence of household finances, with other documents relevant to the difficulty. An eligible representative or another person acting with the required consent may apply. Foreign-national eligibility depends on residence status and the particular form of help. Agree the interview arrangements and explain urgent needs. An interview deadline is not a promise that payment will be awarded by that date.

  • Poznań

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Poznaniu – Filia nr 4

    ul. 28 Czerwca 1956 r. 406, 61-441 Poznań

    Wilda, Zielony Dębiec, Górczyn and parts of Święty Łazarz are covered, so give your street and number when you call.

    Office website+48 61 878 19 25

    Prepare an application, identity document for inspection and evidence of household finances, with other documents relevant to the difficulty. An eligible representative or another person acting with the required consent may apply. Foreign-national eligibility depends on residence status and the particular form of help. Agree the interview arrangements and explain urgent needs. An interview deadline is not a promise that payment will be awarded by that date.

  • Poznań

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Poznaniu – Filia nr 5

    ul. Matejki 50, 60-770 Poznań

    Junikowo, Ławica and Kwiatowe are covered, but some Grunwald streets are split by number, so check your address first.

    Office website+48 61 878 49 22

    Prepare an application, identity document for inspection and evidence of household finances, with other documents relevant to the difficulty. An eligible representative or another person acting with the required consent may apply. Foreign-national eligibility depends on residence status and the particular form of help. Agree the interview arrangements and explain urgent needs. An interview deadline is not a promise that payment will be awarded by that date.

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