Temporary Assistance - Dunkirk - 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

15 West Lucas Avenue, Dunkirk, null 14048

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