It’s important for families to claim all the tax deductions and credits for which they are eligible. 

• Campaign for Working Families (CWF) offers IRS-certified, free basic income tax return preparation.
• You may be eligible for over $7,000 in refund dollars! In 2026, our clients received an average refund of $2,445! 

Ready to file?

• The entire tax preparation process can be completed at the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center. We can help with taxes from past years, too, if you haven't filed.
• Working teens will often receive a refund if they file their taxes! We’re here to help. Our tax team can ensure teens are getting a tax refund if it is owed to them. 
• Appointments are available January – April, Tuesday/Thursday, 5-7pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm. Note: Walk-ins are accepted based on availability only. Appointments are strongly encouraged.
• Be sure to bring all your tax documents to your appointment! 

Schedule your appointment to claim the money that's owed to you!

Whether you’re struggling to manage your finances or striving for the next level of financial prosperity, counseling can help. 

• Clarifi offers free financial counseling to help you improve your credit score, reduce debt, get back on track with rent or mortgage payments, or become a homeowner. Clarifi works with young adults, too! You must be 18 or older to book your first counseling appointment.
• Fill out our interest form below and our  team will get in touch within 2 business days.

Get financial counseling 

Hear how MFP and Clarifi have impacted Nathaniel and his son in the video below.

Let us connect you to your child’s first scholarship! Through the Keystone Scholars program, any baby born to or adopted by a PA resident since 2019 receives $100 help pay for educational expenses after high school.This scholarship will grow over time and be available when your child is ready for college, technical training or certificate programs. Research shows that children with these kinds of scholarships are 3x more likely to pursue education after high school! Fill out the interest form HERE for assistance.

Do you want help paying for groceries, childcare, utilities or medication? CHOP Medical Financial Partnership offers free 1-on-1 support to ensure CHOP families receive all their public benefits. Appointments take 20-30 minutes to see if families qualify for some of the most impactful public benefits including food assistance, utilities support, and childcare subsidies. 

• Since 2023, MFP resource navigators have identified over $6.8 million in unclaimed benefits! 
• Our resource navigators are trained to help you with benefits applications and answer your questions throughout the sign-up process.
• Schedule a benefits navigation appointment 

A strong financial foundation means a strong financial future and better health in the long run, too! That’s why we offer free financial services not just for caregivers, but for adolescent patients as well.

• Teen education sessions are offered for 14-17 year-olds in a group settings and focus on critical concepts such as credit, loans, interest, debt, and investing. 
• Teens or guardians interested in learning more about our adolescent financial education workshops can submit an interest form HERE.