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TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) | MADISON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

133 North Court Street, Building 1, Wampsville, NY 13163

Eligibility
Eligibility based on household size, available income, and expenses; call for information.
Hours
M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM.
(315) 366-2318
Voice·

After Hours | Madison County Sheriff After Hours Shelter

Languages
Interpreter services available
Application process
Call or walk-in to apply; for after-hours assistance contact Madison County Sheriff.
Fees
None.
Service area
Madison County, New York

Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency.

Family Assistance (FA) provides cash assistance to eligible families with minor children living with a parent or caretaker. It operates under TANF guidelines with a five-year time limit.

Safety Net Assistance (SN) provides cash assistance to individuals, couples, and families not eligible for FA due to time limits. Cash benefits are limited to two years, after which non-cash assistance vouchers are issued.

EAF and Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provide assistance to families facing crises that threaten household stability, including diversion payments to prevent applying for ongoing assistance, evictions, utility shut-offs.

Emergency Adult Assistance (EAA) supports individuals on SSI with emergencies beyond their control, such as emergency housing, catastrophes like fires or floods, replacement of SSI checks if lost due to theft.

Last assured
03/17/2026
Providing organization
MADISON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Provide various programs and services to Madison County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.