Primary Need: Basic Necessities

  • County Department of Social Services (DSS)

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    Your county Department of Social Services (DSS) can help you apply for and learn about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Medicaid, child care subsidies, and temporary assistance.

  • Department of Health (DOH) – Food Bank

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    The Department of Health (DOH) website can help you find a food bank in your area.

  • Help Hub For Families

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    Continue exploring Help Hub for Families for information about health, education, human services, and other resources. The “Locate” page can help you find services in your area.

  • Temporary and Emergency Assistance Programs and Services

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    NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) website provides information on the Temporary Assistance program including eligibility for benefits and rights and responsibilities when applying for or receiving benefits.

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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    The Federal site provides national and state information on SNAP eligibility and food items covered by SNAP benefits. The site also provides information on many other public food benefit programs including meals for schools and child care, farmers’ market, and WIC.

  • Social Security Office Locator

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    Online tool to help find your local Social Security office and also the telephone number, hours of operation, and a link to map and get directions to the office. This site allows people to apply for disability benefits online and find help and answers to many benefit questions.

  • Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs

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    The NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) supports youth and Young Adult who do not have consistent, stable housing. Information on Runaway and Homeless Youth programs, where to look for help, and other resources can be found on this website.

  • Resource Directory for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

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    NYS Department of Health resource directory for the families of children and Young Adult who have a serious illness or long-lasting condition for which they need extra health care and support services. Intellectual or developmental disability or Behavioral or emotional condition.

  • Office of Family Assistance Peer Technical Assistance: Strengthening Families for Economic Mobility

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    Federal peer technical assistance program program to support the economic mobility of workers and families in low-income households. The goal of this technical assistance program is to establish linkages among TANF agencies and their partners serving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and low-income families at the state, county, local, and tribal levels.

  • NYS Parent Portal

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    The Parent Portal contains tips and resources for new parents and offers advice for the first five years of parenthood.