DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY - DAY CARE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY
determines eligibility of parents applying for child care subsidies serves as liaison between the Child Development Council and child care providers accepts and processes applications for transitional, low income, foster care and services day care, plus summer camp.To determine eligibility and submit an online application, go to: www.mybenefits.ny.gov
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211 Tompkins Cortland
Physical Address
320 W Mlk Jr/state St, Ithaca City, NY 14850
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Voice
Fax
(607) 274-5314
Fax
(607) 274-5314
Application process
In person
Fee
Based on income
Service area
Tompkins County, New York
Agency info
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS), TOMPKINS COUNTY
Assistance to persons with emergency need for housing and/or food or are victims of domestic violence. Determines eligibility and refers those eligible to appropriate services. processes referrals from Rescue Mission to determine eligibility for staying in the shelter conducts home studies to determine eligibility for public assistance applicants under 18 living on their own administers Housing First, helping homeless families and individuals obtain housing that otherwise might be unaffordable.(see Social Services Department, T.C., Housing First/STEPH for details) one-time furniture vouchers. If furniture is destroyed by fire, flood, etc, additional voucher can be obtained if individual applies and is determined income-eligible for DSS services.Email addresses specific to caseworkers.Applicants denied benefits can request fair hearings by calling the Office of Administrative Hearings, 800-342-3334.To determine eligibility and submit an application online, go to www.mybenefits.ny.gov