TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES | MONROE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

* Help for needy men, women and children through the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. This program consists of cash assistance to eligible needy families that include a minor child living with a parent (including families where both parents are in the household) or a caretaker relative. * Offers quality housing unit/repair.* Provides information and referral for DHS clients experiencing difficulties with landlords through the Landlord hotline.* Offers the employment unit that assists in job seeking services.* Provides assistance safety planning, obtaining legal documents, and securing safe shelter to TANF clients who are victims of domestic violence.

Physical Address

691 Saint Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14605

Hours

M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Voice

(585) 753-2780

Intake | questions about pending cases

Voice

(585) 753-2750

Intake | questions about active ta cases

Voice

(585) 753-6000

Main | westfall and saint paul st.

Application process

Call switchboard for referral to appropriate department information.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Low or marginal income. Landlords participate in housing and repair program. Landlords must agree to rent for two years at Social Services rate.

Agency info

MONROE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Monroe County Department of Human Services provides income support services, medical assistance and comprehensive services to populations in need.