Temporary Assistance - Dunkirk - Chautauqua County Department of Social Services

15 West Lucas Avenue, Dunkirk, null 14048

Eligibility

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

Hours

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

(716) 363-3787

Voice - Ranee Culver, Sr. Social Welfare Examiner

(716) 753-4478

Voice

(716) 363-3510

Voice - Kim Cofer, Sr. Social Welfare Examiner

(716) 363-3500

Voice

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

Description

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.

Data provided by

211 Western New York

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Chautauqua County - Department of Social Services