TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE - BROOME COUNTY DSS | BROOME COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

36-42 Main St, Binghamton, NY 13905

Eligibility

Applicants must meet household composition, resources, and income level guidelines.

Hours

Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tue 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Wed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

(607) 778-3007

Fax

(607) 778-1100

Voice

Website

https://www.gobroomecounty.com/dss/assistance

Application process

In-person at Broome County DSS or online at myBenefits.ny.gov.

Service area

Broome County, New York

Other Information

Special Programs

Reentry

Temporary Assistance is the cash component of the Assistance Programs. Eligible needy families with children, single adults or childless couples receive a cash benefit either paid to them or to a vendor to pay for specific household needs such as shelter, heat, and utilities.

Last assured

05/20/2026

What's Here

Homeless Motel Vouchers General Relief Appeals/Complaints General Relief Applications TANF Appeals/Complaints At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs TANF Fraud Reporting TANF Applications

Providing organization

BROOME COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Assists to promote sufficiency and assure the protection of vulnerable individuals through an organization which values the needs of our customers, contributions of our staff and participation of our community.