* Provides individual assessment, support and advocacy to individuals interested in education, training and employment. * Offers ACCES-VR services and Ticket to Work. * Offers Certified Work Incentives Benefit Advisors regarding impact of wages on benefits/entitlements. * Provides Peer Training Academy.

Offers assistance to individuals with disabilities and their families residing in Schenectady County to learn about, apply for and secure services needed to address their individualized interests and goals. Intake Specialists also assist individuals to prepare and submit applications for OPWDD and HCBS eligibilty.

Assists individuals and families once every month by providing enough food for 3 days. (Special circumstances warrant more frequent aid.) There is also assistance in applying for Food Stamps, WIC, or other benefits, if eligible. Hygiene items, diapers, baby food, and formula are available either directly or through referral through the Pantry Plus program, based on availability.

* Provides temporary financial assistance to individuals and families in need. Rent payment assistance Medicaid SNAP (Food Stamps) Childcare payment assistance for families with low income More information can be found at www.mybenefits.ny.gov

Provides food security programs, emergency housing services and prescription assistance for individuals and families in need.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). These requirements will not go into effect until FebruaryThere have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

This program consists of a combination of programs and services designed to improve education and access for community members working toward optimal health and well-being. In partnership with health care providers, Community Health Workers provide intake, referral, navigation and case management services to patients at Primary Care Practices.

Helps in finding housing, clothing, furniture, emergency food, child care, etc. Referral to counseling, self-help groups, social services, legal aid. Offers Thanksgiving assistance. Offers Christmas assistance of family food packages and clothing gifts for children. Represents rural needs on area agency boards and committees.

Provides social work, advocacy, support systems, information services, family training and counseling regarding consumer's disabilities

Offers a free one-hour consultation with a family support specialist to discuss questions about obtaining a developmental evaluation as well as exploring services for children or adults with autism and/or other related intellectual or developmental disabilities.

* Provides emergency temporary financial assistance with paying for: Utility bills Rent* Offers benefits screening with assistance available online regarding eligibility requirements and application processes for Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps, Health Insurance, tax credits and other related programs by visiting www.mybenefits.ny.gov.

Offers a free one-hour consultation with a family support specialist to discuss questions about obtaining a developmental evaluation as well as exploring services for children or adults with autism and/or other related intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Provides one-on-one screening and application assistance to connect residents of Franklin and St. Lawrence counties to SNAP benefits.

* Provides public assistance through the following programs: SNAP (Food stamps). Medicaid. Rent payment assistance. Benefit information can be found at www.mybenefits.ny.gov. * Offers emergency housing for individuals and families. * Provides assistance to teenage runaways. * Provides fraud investigation services. Reviews information and investigates complaints of welfare fraud.

* Administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps). Assistance available online with eligibility requirements and application processes by visiting www.mybenefits.ny.gov.

Provides free and confidential prescreening by phone or at various agencies regarding eligibility for SNAP. Assists member programs with providing referrals to SNAP and other government entitlement programs.

At home SNAP application and recertification assistanceAble-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). These requirements will not go into effect until FebruaryThere have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

Provides free and confidential prescreening with consumers about eligibility information and assistance in filling out food stamp applications. Conducts food stamp outreach activities including presentations to community groups and media campaigns

* Provides Temporary Financial Assistance to eligible individuals and families in need: Temporary Cash Assistance. SNAP/food stamps. Medicaid. Day Care. Emergency Payments.

Provides confidential pre-screening to determine potential SNAP eligibility. Then assists with application process. Home visits can be arranged for elderly and/or disabled persons.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). These requirements will not go into effect until FebruaryThere have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

Provides prescreening, assistance filling out applications, and assistance obtaining necessary documentation for food stamp benefits.

* 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.

Offers a free one-hour consultation with a family support specialist to discuss questions about obtaining a developmental evaluation as well as exploring services for children or adults with autism and/or other related intellectual or developmental disabilities.

* Provides an online tool for New York State residents where they can check their eligibility for multiple human service benefit programs and apply online for SNAP and HEAP.

Helps families apply for Medicaid/SSI and access service coordination, day programming, recreational services, residential services, vocational services, and respite services. Assists parents in their search for information as they plan for their adult child's future, including trusts, wills, guardianship, and letters of intent.

Offers assistance to enroll in government-sponsored health insurance programs, such as Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus. Call to find out if you may be eligible.