EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS PROGRAM | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program provides funding for five component services: Street Outreach to engage homeless individuals and families living on the street Emergency Shelter to improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families Homeless Prevention to prevent families/individuals from becoming homeless Rapid Re-Housing to move families form shelter to permanent housing HMIS Homeless Management Information System or comparable data base costs The one ESG component that assists the public directly is Homeless Prevention. Most ESG monies are not accessible directly to the public. If you are homeless in Nassau County, you may be benefiting from ESG if you are in a shelter that is sub-granted ESG Program funds. These funds may assist with staffing, operational costs, food for people staying in the shelter, and other items. If you are in a shelter and your household comes up on the Coordinated Entry List maintained by the local Continuum of Care (CoC), you may be offered Rapid Re-Housing services funded by ESG. There are several Rapid Re-Housing programs operating in Nassau County.
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Physical Address
60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11530
Hours
Agency requests client call for details
Application process
Meeting with the Homeless Prevention Office requires an appointment. The office does not accept walk-in inquiries. Nassau County residents with 72-hour eviction notices are directed to call the ESG 72-Hour Eviction Notice Line at (516) 571-0090. All other inquiries, please call the ESG Homeless Prevention line at (516) 572-2330.
Fee
No fee
Eligibility
Please note, the Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers assistance with rental arrears and must always be the first place you apply. ESG requires a denial from DSS as do the non-profits that distribute the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) monies, which also can assist with rental arrears. Also, please note, the Nassau County Emergency Shelter System can only be accessed by applying through the Nassau County Department of Social Services, located at 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale NY 11530.
Service area
Nassau County, NY
Agency info
NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Committed to strengthening and preserving families by providing financial assistance and services to residents of Nassau County in accordance with state and federal regulations and laws. DSS is dedicated to providing quality service and maintaining the dignity and respect of those we serve. Specifically, the Department is responsible for: Providing aid to eligible recipients through the Family Assistance, Emergency Safety Net, Day Care, Employment, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly called food stamps), Medicaid, and Home Energy Assistance Programs. Establishing an initial child support obligation of a legally responsible individual through the Family Court, collecting support payments, enforcing and modifying existing support orders. Protecting children, adults, and families by enforcing the mandates of New York State Social Services Law and Providing the Department's services without regard to age, race, gender, disability, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.