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

(607) 274-5612

Main | Corrie Root

Voice

(607) 274-5219

Other | Laura Capogrossi-Prevost

Voice

(607) 274-5612

Main | Corrie Root

Voice

(607) 274-5219

Other | Laura Capogrossi-Prevost

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