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Temporary Assistance - GCDSS

5130 E Main Street Rd, Ste 3, Batavia, NY 14020

Eligibility

Family Assistance (FA): Eligible needy families that include a minor child living with a parent (including families where both parents are in the household) or a caretaker relative. Safety Net Assistance (SNA): Those not eligible for other assistance programs may be eligible for SNA; this includes single adults, childless couples, children living apart from adult relatives, families of persons found to be abusing drugs or alcohol, families of persons refusing drug/alcohol screening, assessment, or treatment, persons who have exceeded the 60-month limit on assistance, and aliens who are eligible for temporary assistance but who are not eligible for federal reimbursement. Service Area: Genesee County.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
(585) 344-2580
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Fraud Investigator

(585) 344-2587
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SNAP

(585) 343-5548
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Fax

(888) 208-4485
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Child Support Enforcement

(585) 344-2580
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Main Phone

(585) 344-2580
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HEAP

Application process

Call for information.

Fees

Free.

Service area

14125, NY 14036, NY 14054, NY 14021, NY 14013, NY 14482, NY 14058, NY 14125, NY 14416, NY 14054, NY 14013, NY 14056, NY 14020, NY 14525, NY 14036, NY 14005, NY 14143, NY 14486, NY 14482, NY 14056, NY 14020, NY 14422, NY 14040, NY 14557, NY
Provides financial assistance to those who are unable to work, can't find a job or have a job that does not pay enough. Family Assistance (FA) provides cash assistance to eligible needy families. Safety Net Assistance (SNA) may provide assistance to persons who are not eligible for other assistance programs.

Last assured

08/14/2025

Providing organization

Genesee County - Department of Social Services (GCDSS)
Temporary Assistance - GCDSS