Provides short term financial assistance for low income families who have a temporary financial setback, and need help with basic living expenses, and helps families to gain their financial stability.Apart of Temporary Assistance is homeless shelter placement referrals. DSS in Ulster County is the first point of contact for the homeless through Temporary Assistance.

Provides support services and advocacy to low income Nassau County residents. Facilities access to health care and related services for pregnant women, mothers and infants. Offers Career Path TANF employment services (CPTE) and Displaced Homemakers Program (DHP). Provides job training workshops, jobs referrals, resume writing and job placement. Assists clients in obtaining needed services, housing assistance and court advocacy. Makes education referrals for GED, adult education and ESOL classes. Provides support for the elderly, undocumented residents and emergency assistance for families. Youth services include Head Start, enrichment, sports, leadership and prevention programs.

An income maintenance program that provides basic financial assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children.

Provides financial assistance for low income families with children under 18.

Variety of federal and state cash assistance programs including but not limited to temporary assistance and employment. Evaluates and processes families and individuals who demonstrate the need for financial assistance. Regularly re-determines eligibility and makes case adjustments reflecting changes in the circumstances of the household.

**During the COVID pandemic, the EOC switchboard is staffed part time from 7:30am - 1pm Monday - Friday with no voicemail option. If you are unable to reach a staff member, please call back during the hours indicated. ** Provides support services and advocacy to low income Nassau County residents. facilities access to health care and related services for pregnant women, mothers and infants. Offers Career Path TANF employment services (CPTE) and Displaced Homemakers program(DHP). Provides job training workshops, job referrals, resume writing and job replacement. Assists clients in obtaining needed services, housing assistance and court advocacy. Makes education referrals for GED, adult education and ESOL classes. Provides support for the elderly, undocumented residents and emergency assistance for families. Youth services include Head Start, enrichment, sports, leadership and prevention programs.

Staff work with individuals and families to determine their eligibility for housing, shelter expenses, cash, food and/or medical insurance.

Provides financial assistance to those who are unable to work, can't find a job or have a job that does not pay enough. Family Assistance (FA) provides cash assistance to eligible needy families. Safety Net Assistance (SNA) may provide assistance to persons who are not eligible for other assistance programs.

An income maintenance program that provides basic financial assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children.

An income maintenance program that provides basic financial assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children.

Provides the opportunity for a state resident to dispute a decision made about their benefit-related case by the local social services department.

Family Assistance: Provides temporary financial support to families with children and pregnant women who are without sufficient income to maintain themselves. Safety Net: Provides vouchers for essential expenses to individuals who have reached their lifetime limit of Family Assistance and children in the care of non-relatives, or for single and childless couples. Temporary Disability Assistance (TDA): Provides assistance to persons with temporary disabilities, persons 60 years of age and older, caregivers of those with disabilities, and those with permanent disabilities awaiting SSI benefits. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): Provides assistance purchasing food for individuals and families with limited income. Mixed Household SNAP benefits are granted to households who have some members who receive temporary assistance and some who do not. Benefits are obtained electronically through the EBT system. Medical Assistance: Provides medical coverage to persons without insurance, premium support to persons paying a Medicare premium and coverage for adults whose children receive Child Health Plus. Rental Assistance: Provides assistance with rental payments to eligible households, as determined by the application process.

Determines eligibility for and administers financial assistance in the form of Medicaid, Food Stamps/SNAP, Public Assistance, Emergency Assistance, and assistance with burials; see separate listing for HEAP. Provides Welfare Fraud Hotline and places great emphasis on identifying fraudulent applications both prior to and during case opening. Also assigns activities to clients that will assist them in locating employment to end or decrease their need for assistance.

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).

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency.

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 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, 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.

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.

The state agency that is responsible for foster care, adoption and adoption assistance; child protective services; preventive services for children and families; child care services; and protective programs for vulnerable adults; as well as the administration and management of specialized programs for juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders and residential facilities for youth placed in the custody of OCFS by the family and criminal courts; and directing the functions performed by the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH), and state government responses to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities.

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 Saratoga 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.

* Offers temporary assistance that includes: Public assistance. SNAP. Rent assistance. Medicaid. SSI. Special unit for resource recovery from persons who owe money.* Offers an online assistance with eligibility requirements and application processes for Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps, Health Insurance, tax credits and other related programs at www.mybenefits.ny.gov.

Provides assistance to low income families with children and single adults meeting criteria.

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

* Helps 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.

Provides assistance to needy families with children and single adults meeting criteria.

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.