Federal nutrition program providing monthly benefits for healthy foods, nutrition counseling, and referrals to health care for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers of infants one year or younger, non-breastfeeding mothers of infants six months or younger, and children less than five years old.

Office for claims and inquiries about Social Security and SSI; initial claims only for Medicare. Issues social security cards. Offers benefit programs to assist retired or disabled, as well as aged or disabled in need. Also offers programs to assist certain dependents and survivors, as well as coal miners (Black Lung Benefits).

Assists families and individuals who are in need of cash assistance to meet their needs. Eligibility is determined by several factors including income, resources, and willingness to comply with Agency regulations and requirements. Also will assist individuals with "once only" emergency needs if eligible (i.e. prevent an eviction; prevent a utility shut-off; emergency car repair/car insurance to prevent the loss of employment; etc).

Determines eligibility for Medicaid coverage for anyone who is confined to a nursing home.

Assists in applying for New York State sponsored health insurance through Medicaid, as well as Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) and Nursing Home Coverage. Facilitated enrollers help go over paperwork and put together all of the information needed to apply. Helps apply for Medicaid as a supplement to existing coverage such as commercial insurance, Medicare, or VA Healthcare. If eligible, Medicaid can pay for remaining costs that insurance doesn't cover, including co-pays, dental, and prescriptions.

Provides outreach, assistance, and facilitated enrollment, including in-home visits for individuals and families who may qualify for Food Stamps. Can assist with recertification.

Provides payments or reimbursement to maintain family structure or to empower families to deliver items and/or services for disabled family members that are not otherwise fundable.

Provides nutrition education, referral services, and food vouchers for nutritious foods for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children up to age five. Food vouchers can be used to purchase formula, milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, juices, peanut butter, beans, tuna, fruits, and vegetables. WIC also cooperates with the USDA to provide farmer's market coupons. Eight distribution sites are located throughout Cattaraugus County.

* Gives $500 to 351 people for a whole year. Money is given without any conditions, so there are no special rules to follow or things you must do. You can use the money in any way you like. Choosing people twice to be part of the group - first in July 2023 and then in September 2023. If a person is not picked in July, there is still a chance they could be picked in September.

* Offers child care subsidy.

Previously known as Food Stamps, the Federal SNAP program provides low-income households monthly benefits to purchase food. Income and resource standards vary according to age, health, household size and household expenditures.You or your authorized representative can apply for SNAP either online at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin or by completing a New York State-prescribed form manually and mailing it to or dropping it off at the Department of Social Services.Temporary Assistance 274-5348Cash assistance program based on income and resources. Assistance can be issued on an ongoing basis or to meet an emergency need for housing or heat/utilities. Visit the NY State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website otda.ny.govYou or your authorized representative can apply for Temporary Assistance either online at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin or by completing a New York State-prescribed form manually and mailing it to or dropping it off at the Department of Social Services.

* Assists military families coping with deployment and injury recovery as they struggle with devastating budget issues. Critical financial assistance is provided for the following services:

• Auto payment
• Auto Repair
• Child & dependent care
• Dental
• Food assistance
• Essential home items
• Medical
• Moving & relocation
• Rent & Mortgage
• Travel & Transportation
• Utilities
• Vision Care
• Home Repairs

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.

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.

Administers: public assistance Medicaid Food Stamps (SNAP) emergency assistance HEAP day care and employment services to help individuals become self sufficientCode Blue Housing Information- Starting on 11/3/2023 if the temperature or wind chill falls below 32 degrees, Cortland has opened two warming centersGrace & Holy Spirit Church, 13 Court St, M-F 4:30pm-8pm, Sat and Sun 8am-8pmThe Salvation Army, 138 S Main St back entrance, M-Sunday 8pm-8am

Provides assistance to help older adults remain in their homes. Case managers coordinate services, which can include aide service for light housekeeping and personal care, a personal emergency response system, and respite.

Provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. Handles SNAP appeals/complaints and SNAP fraud reporting.SNAP recipient households that have lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to household storm damage or power outages are entitled to a replacement issuance of SNAP benefits for July 2024, provided that the household reports the loss within 10 days of the date of loss, and the household returns a signed and completed form "Request for Replacement of Food Purchased with Food Stamp Benefits," within 10 days of the date of the report of loss. If the 10th day falls on a weekend or holiday, a statement received the day after the weekend or holiday is acceptable.Online Application: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/2291.pdf

* Offers support, information and referral, and education for developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and epilepsy. Case management. Residential Homes. Self-Directed Services, including Fiscal Intermediary and Brokerage services. Family reimbursement. Respite. Health Homes. Family support services, including parent support groups. Structured day and evening programs. Support groups, counseling. Community habilitation. Day Habilitation. Camp EAGR - Residential summer camp for children with epilepsy.

* Provides referrals to all types of child care programs. * Provides information on guidelines to child care subsidy eligibility. * Offers educational programs, seminars and classes on child care issues. * Offers development and training of professional child care providers and programs. * Operates the Repurpose and More Store providing donated materials from local manufacturers for craft projects. * Operates Farm to Preschool - seasonal farm markets at three child care providers in Rochester. * Provides data for all child care needs - breakdown of existing services and service gaps. * Offers a Regional Infant/Toddler Resource Center. Early Childhood Professional Library. * Offers Infant/Toddler Mental Health support in participating child care programs.

A form of health insurance coverage for small businesses or for individuals or families which do not have insurance.

Helps people stay independent as long as they are able, in the least restrictive setting that meets their needs.

The Expanded In Home Service for the Elderly Program (EISEP) assists the elderly in the activities of daily living so a client can remain at home and independent. It provides in-home care, including housekeeping chores and personal care.

If eligible, the SNAP benefit is made available on a card that can be scanned at grocery stores to be used as money to purchase food. Expedited service is available to very low-income families and individuals.

Provides one-on-one screening and application assistance to connect individuals to SNAP benefits.

The Agency provides health related care management, residential treatment services, emergency assistance, and peer support services targeted to individuals affected by mental illness and substance abuse, homelessness, those and poverty.