Temporary Financial Assistance | Chemung County DSS

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

Data provided by

Finger Lakes Region 211

What's Here

Child Care Expense Assistance Welfare Fraud Reporting At Risk / Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs TANF Burial / Cremation Expense Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Food Stamps / SNAP EBT Card Services

Providing organization

Chemung County Department of Social Services