Temporary Assistance - Jamestown - Chautauqua County Department of Social Services
Administers Temporary Assistance including Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, SNAP, Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, and childcare assistance. An application for Temporary Assistance is an automatic application for Medical Assistance and SNAP benefits. May be able to assist with rent and mortgage payments, depending on the circumstances. Provides once-only or alternative assistance to applicants, who are low-income and without sufficient resources, in the form of diversion services. May include transportation and work related expense assistance. Also provides for burial when a Temporary Assistance recipient or other indigent person dies leaving no funds or insurance sufficient to pay the cost and there are no relatives, friends or other persons liable or willing to take responsibility for the burial expense. See separate record for HEAP program.
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211 Western New York
Physical Address
110 East Fourth Street, Jamestown, null 14701
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Application process
Go online, walk in, or call to request an application and schedule an appointment. Must submit all required documents. Applicants with emergencies will receive priority scheduling.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Must meet income and resource guidelines; vary by program. Service Area: Chautauqua County.
Service area
Chautauqua County, NY
Agency info
Chautauqua County - Department of Social Services