PUBLIC ASSISTANCE | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
112 East Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601
Eligibility
Low income Westchester residents who are in need of financial assistance due to emergency situations. NOTE: This financial assistance is based on a case-by-case determination.
Hours
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(914) 995-3285
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Fax
914-995-3285
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Fax
914-995-2000
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Main - Main Switchboard
(914) 995-2000
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Main
914-995-2099
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Emergency - After-Hours Shelter Assistance
914-995-3333
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Other - Case Management Information Center (CMIC) / 914-995-5000 General Information Commissioner's Office
(914) 995-3333
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Main - Case Management Information Center (CMIC)
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call for Information
Fees
None/Not Applicable
Service area
Westchester County, NY
Provides financial aid for food, rent, clothing, shelter, etc. to qualifying individuals or families of low income under severe financial pressure from disaster, catastrophic illness or family breakup. Also, provide WIC, child care expense assistance, and provides financial assistance which enables people who are aged, blind or have a disability, are limited in their ability to care for themselves.
Last assured
03/31/2022
Providing organization
WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
Offers a wide range of services for low-income families and individuals with employment, housing, Child/Family, Medical/Home Care, and Temporary financial aid issues. Also helps with Medicaid and emergency services.