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Program Assistance to Children, Families, & Adults:

Assistance to Children, Families, & Adults

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    Temporary Assistance

    The Temporary Assistance Unit works to provide benefits and services to eligible individuals and families according to federal and state laws and regulations while striving to assist each recipient to become self-sufficient.

    Temporary Assistance Services

    The Temporary Assistance Unit provides the following areas of services:

    •Child Care Subsidy

    •Employment

    •Electronic Benefits Transfer

    •Family Assistance

    •Food Stamps

    •HEAP

    •Safety Net Assistance

    Temporary Assistance provides short-term help to families and individuals as they work toward self-sufficiency. If you are unable to work, can’t find a job, or your job does not pay enough to meet your basic needs, Temporary Assistance may be able to help you pay expenses. Eligibility for Family Assistance and Safety Net Assistance is determined based on income, resources, and cooperation with all required actions.

    Family Assistance

    Family Assistance is a cash benefit program providing payments to eligible households with children. Benefits are based on the household size, income, resources available, and the needs and expenses of the household as defined by state and federal regulations. Under welfare reform, an adult is eligible for a lifetime limit of 60 total months.

    Safety Net Assistance

    Safety Net Assistance is a program of financial assistance to needy individuals and childless couples that do not meet the requirements for Family Assistance or SSI. Generally, cash Safety Net Assistance is received for a 24-month lifetime total. After reaching the lifetime limit, benefits are received as non-cash vouchers or direct payments to vendors like landlords or utilities.

    Provider:Schuyler County Department of Social Services
    Provider Address:Human Services Complex 323, 323 Owego St. Unit 3, Montour Falls, NY, 14865
    Areas Served:Schuyler
    Transport Available:No
    Telephone:

    (607)535-8303

    42.34
    -76.84
    Last Update:6/5/2023 8:23 AM
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