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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Homeless Diversion Programs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Rensselaer County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Rensselaer County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
TANF
Rental Deposit Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Assists individuals and families who are homeless due to domestic violence. Offers permanent supportive and rapid rehousing components that provide rent subsidy and supportive services to help participants remain safe and work toward self-sufficiency.
Assists individuals and families who are homeless due to domestic violence. Offers permanent supportive and rapid rehousing components that provide rent subsidy and supportive services to help participants remain safe and work toward self-sufficiency.
Categories
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Offers rental assistance, homeownership counseling, and housing rehabilitation. Housing repair assistance. Processes HUD Section 8 Rental applications.
Offers rental assistance, homeownership counseling, and housing rehabilitation. Housing repair assistance. Processes HUD Section 8 Rental applications.
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Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Rent Payment Assistance
HUD Approved Counseling Agencies
Home Rehabilitation Services
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Warren County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Also, assist those who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless to find housing.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Also, assist those who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless to find housing.
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Warren County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Also, assist those who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless to find housing.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance case may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their 5-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifeltime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, help with food expenses, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Also, assist those who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless to find housing.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
TANF
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Moving Expense Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Housing Search Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Assistance for Saratoga County Residents who are facing eviction or are literally homeless.
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Assistance for Saratoga County Residents who are facing eviction or are literally homeless.
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Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Provides a 24-hour homeless program for Albany County residents in need of shelter.
NOTE: During normal business hours, individuals in need of shelter, contact the Albany Department of Social Services, 518-447-7300.
NOTE: During normal business hours, individuals in need of shelter, contact the Albany Department of Social Services, 518-447-7300.
Provides a 24-hour homeless program for Albany County residents in need of shelter.
NOTE: During normal business hours, individuals in need of shelter, contact the Albany Department of Social Services, 518-447-7300.
NOTE: During normal business hours, individuals in need of shelter, contact the Albany Department of Social Services, 518-447-7300.
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Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Montgomery County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Montgomery County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
TANF
Rental Deposit Assistance
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Schenectady County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Schenectady County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Categories
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
TANF
Rental Deposit Assistance
Links callers with appropriate services using computerized database of information, national directories, and other resources.
Links callers with appropriate services using computerized database of information, national directories, and other resources.
Categories
Community Recognition
Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups
COVID-19 Control
211 Systems
Material Goods Donation Information
Support Group Clearinghouses
Housing Related Coordinated Entry Participating Agencies
Information Clearinghouses
Fraud Prevention
Comprehensive Information and Referral
General Disaster Information
Public Health Advisories
Telephone Reassurance
COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kits
Tax Agency Tax Preparation Assistance
Assists individuals in the community by promoting safety, healthy families and economic stability.
Assists individuals in the community by promoting safety, healthy families and economic stability.
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TANF Applications
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
General Relief Applications
Child Care Expense Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
General Relief Appeals/Complaints
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Provides short-term help for families and individuals while they work their way toward self-sufficiency.
Provides short-term help for families and individuals while they work their way toward self-sufficiency.
Categories
TANF Applications
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
General Relief Applications
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
General Relief Appeals/Complaints
HEALTH HOMES HOUSING PROGRAM - STAP | SOUTHERN TIER AIDS PROGRAM DBA SOUTHERN TIER CARE COORDINATION
Assists individuals with chronic health conditions find and obtain permanent safe, stable housing. Program pays monthly stipends toward rent based on HUD income formula and guidelines
Assists individuals with chronic health conditions find and obtain permanent safe, stable housing. Program pays monthly stipends toward rent based on HUD income formula and guidelines
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Homeless Diversion Programs
Nutrition Education
Case/Care Management
Provides assistance to people who are homeless or experiencing a shelter crisis.
Provides assistance to people who are homeless or experiencing a shelter crisis.
Categories
Return to Point of Origin
Homeless Motel Vouchers
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
2024/2025 CODE BLUE shelter info- individuals seeking housing after hours and weekends can go to the code blue shelter at 300 North Tioga Street if the temperature is below 32 degrees.Conducts emergency assessments for homeless individuals and families.Domestic Violence ServicesAssistance 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. 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. ESG- Emergency Solutions Grant: See separate program record
2024/2025 CODE BLUE shelter info- individuals seeking housing after hours and weekends can go to the code blue shelter at 300 North Tioga Street if the temperature is below 32 degrees.Conducts emergency assessments for homeless individuals and families.Domestic Violence ServicesAssistance 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. 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. ESG- Emergency Solutions Grant: See separate program record
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Welfare Fraud Reporting
Emergency Shelter Clearinghouses
Extreme Weather Shelters
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Provides assistance to low income families with children and single adults meeting criteria.
Provides assistance to low income families with children and single adults meeting criteria.
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General Relief Applications
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Homeless Motel Vouchers
General Relief Appeals/Complaints
TANF Appeals/Complaints
TANF Applications
Provides a food pantry and assists with food and other emergencies such as utilities, fuel, and shelter. Also works with families in the area of family development, including budgeting as well as job skills and job search assistance.
Provides a food pantry and assists with food and other emergencies such as utilities, fuel, and shelter. Also works with families in the area of family development, including budgeting as well as job skills and job search assistance.
Categories
Clothing Vouchers
Job Search/Placement
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Food Gleaning Programs
Christmas Baskets
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Personal Financial Counseling
Food Pantries
Utility Assistance
Household Goods Vouchers
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Provides assistance in obtaining services, referrals and advocacy related to evictions, utility issues and other emergency needs.
Provides assistance in obtaining services, referrals and advocacy related to evictions, utility issues and other emergency needs.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Fulton County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Fulton County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Categories
Moving Expense Assistance
TANF
Rental Deposit Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.
Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.
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Dental Prosthodontics
Welfare Rights Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Air Conditioners
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
TANF Applications
Medicaid Applications
Disaster Related Cash Grants
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Furnaces
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
General Relief Applications
Summer Food Service Programs
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Furnace Maintenance/Repair
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Provides women with emergency, temporary, and permanent housing. Offers referrals for education, employment placement, medical care, chemical dependency issues, social services, and basic needs. Assists with temporary financial assistance for women and their children who are homeless due to domestic violence. Assistance may cover relocations fees, moving costs, security deposit, and 9 months of rental assistance.
Provides women with emergency, temporary, and permanent housing. Offers referrals for education, employment placement, medical care, chemical dependency issues, social services, and basic needs. Assists with temporary financial assistance for women and their children who are homeless due to domestic violence. Assistance may cover relocations fees, moving costs, security deposit, and 9 months of rental assistance.
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Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Coordinated Entry is a system where clients who meet one of the definitions of homelessness can be referred to a waitlist of supportive housing resources in Tompkins County. The client has to complete the coordinated assessment with a trained provider. Callers must currently be in the county and meet one of the following homeless definitions:If caller is 25 years old or older: spent the previous night in a place not meant for human habitation, or in emergency shelter exiting an institution (hospital, rehab, jail) where they have stayed for less than 90 days, was homeless before entering and will be homeless (not doubled up or couch surfing) when they exit Currently fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence If caller is between 18 and 24 years old: couch surfing or doubled up in someone else's home is being evicted from their current unit and has to leave within 14 days Currently fleeing, or attempting to flee emotional, physical, or financial abuse from anyone associated with their household, including their parents. spent the previous night in a place not meant for human habitation, or in emergency shelter exiting an institution (hospital, rehab, jail) where they have stayed for less than 90 days, was homeless before entering and will be homeless (not doubled up or couch surfing) when they exitThe caller can then be referred to any of the following agencies to complete Coordinated Entry screening:Learning Web (Ages 18-24)Address: 515 West Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850607-275-0122Village at Ithaca (Ages 18-24)Address: 401 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850607-256-0780Advocacy Center (Fleeing or attempting to flee Domestic Violence)607-273-5000CARS OutpatientAddress: 334 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850Phone Number: (607) 273-5500Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) Address: 910 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850607-272-7885REACH MedicalAddress: 1001 West Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850607-273-7000Tompkins Community ActionAddress: 701 Spencer Rd Ithaca NY 14850607-273-8816Catholic Charities: Tompkins/TiogaAddress: 324 West Buffalo St Ithaca NY 14850607-272-5062
Coordinated Entry is a system where clients who meet one of the definitions of homelessness can be referred to a waitlist of supportive housing resources in Tompkins County. The client has to complete the coordinated assessment with a trained provider. Callers must currently be in the county and meet one of the following homeless definitions:If caller is 25 years old or older: spent the previous night in a place not meant for human habitation, or in emergency shelter exiting an institution (hospital, rehab, jail) where they have stayed for less than 90 days, was homeless before entering and will be homeless (not doubled up or couch surfing) when they exit Currently fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence If caller is between 18 and 24 years old: couch surfing or doubled up in someone else's home is being evicted from their current unit and has to leave within 14 days Currently fleeing, or attempting to flee emotional, physical, or financial abuse from anyone associated with their household, including their parents. spent the previous night in a place not meant for human habitation, or in emergency shelter exiting an institution (hospital, rehab, jail) where they have stayed for less than 90 days, was homeless before entering and will be homeless (not doubled up or couch surfing) when they exitThe caller can then be referred to any of the following agencies to complete Coordinated Entry screening:Learning Web (Ages 18-24)Address: 515 West Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850607-275-0122Village at Ithaca (Ages 18-24)Address: 401 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850607-256-0780Advocacy Center (Fleeing or attempting to flee Domestic Violence)607-273-5000CARS OutpatientAddress: 334 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850Phone Number: (607) 273-5500Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources (OAR) Address: 910 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850607-272-7885REACH MedicalAddress: 1001 West Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850607-273-7000Tompkins Community ActionAddress: 701 Spencer Rd Ithaca NY 14850607-273-8816Catholic Charities: Tompkins/TiogaAddress: 324 West Buffalo St Ithaca NY 14850607-272-5062
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At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Provides assistance to people who are homeless or experiencing a shelter crisis.
Provides assistance to people who are homeless or experiencing a shelter crisis.
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At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Extreme Weather Shelters
* Offers support services and programs to families in need, such as: Homeless Intervention and Case Management. Supportive Housing Program for Adults. Car Seat Distribution. Health insurance access. Personal Care Pantry. HEAP enrollment. Rapid Re-Housing of Homeless Families. Kinship Care Program. Kinship Care Support Group. Medicaid Transportation Program.
* Offers support services and programs to families in need, such as: Homeless Intervention and Case Management. Supportive Housing Program for Adults. Car Seat Distribution. Health insurance access. Personal Care Pantry. HEAP enrollment. Rapid Re-Housing of Homeless Families. Kinship Care Program. Kinship Care Support Group. Medicaid Transportation Program.
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Kinship Care
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Emergency aid may be available for a variety of expenses, including: shelter, moving expenses, home maintenance during illness, eviction, utility shut-off, etc. Must exhaust any other possible resources. Applicants can apply online @ mybenefits.ny.gov or in person.
Emergency aid may be available for a variety of expenses, including: shelter, moving expenses, home maintenance during illness, eviction, utility shut-off, etc. Must exhaust any other possible resources. Applicants can apply online @ mybenefits.ny.gov or in person.
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Moving Expense Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Rent Payment Assistance