Temporary Assistance - Dunkirk - Chautauqua County Department of Social Services

15 West Lucas Avenue, Dunkirk, 14048

Eligibility

Must meet income and resource guidelines; vary by program. Service Area: Chautauqua County.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

(716) 363-3500

Voice

(716) 753-4478

Voice

Websitehttps://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/departments/dss/ta/Pages/default.aspx

Application process

Go online, walk in, or call to request an application and schedule an appointment. Must submit all required documents. Applicants with emergencies will receive priority scheduling.

Fees

Free

Service area

Chautauqua County, NY

Administers Temporary Assistance including Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, SNAP, and childcare assistance. An application for Temporary Assistance is an automatic application for Medical Assistance and SNAP benefits. May be able to assist with rent and mortgage payments, depending on the circumstances. Provides once-only or alternative assistance to applicants, who are low-income and without sufficient resources, in the form of diversion services. May include transportation and work related expense assistance.

Last assured

10/06/2025

What's Here

Food Stamps / SNAP Mortgage Payment Assistance TANF Job Training Expense Assistance Child Care Expense Assistance Rent Payment Assistance General Relief Transportation Expense Assistance

Providing organization

Chautauqua County - Department of Social Services