Temporary Assistance (TA) - Program
Herkimer County Department of Social Services
301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer, NY
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency. Will assist with security deposit or first month's rent, but not both. Coordinates shelter assists during and after business hours. Responsible for paying for and assisting in the scheduling of burials for residents of Herkimer County who die without funds or family to arrange and pay for a burial.Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to …
Fair Hearing - Program
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Assistance with fair hearings for those who have been denied benefits. A Fair Hearing is a chance for benefits applicants to tell an Administrative Law Judge (from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of Administrative Hearings) why they think a decision about their case made by a local social services agency is wrong.
EBT Services - Program
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Provides information to cardholders in regards to their SNAP (food stamps) or cash accounts. Assists cardholders file a claim if they suspect a transaction error occurred. Provides information on how to report a damaged, lost, or stolen cards. Assists cardholders to change their pin and reset their EBT account website account ID password.
Home and Community Based Services - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides assistance in maintaining an independent lifestyle for individuals with disabilities with the following resources: Self-Direction - for persons with developmental disabilities Medicaid Service Coordination Habilitation Services - assistance with daily tasks and independent living skills Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program Assistance in transitioning from nursing care facilities to the home (including moving assistance). Respite vouchers to allow caregivers to …
Advocacy and Case Management Services - Program
Empowering People's Independence
6493 Ridings Road
Suite 115
Syracuse, NY
Offers support, information, referral, and education for developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and epilepsy. Case management Residential Homes Self-Directed Services, including Fiscal Intermediary and Brokerage services Family reimbursement Respite Health Homes Family support services, including parent support groups Structured day and evening programs Support groups, counseling Community habilitation. Day Habilitation Camp EAGR - Residential summer camp for children with epilepsy
Caregiver Respite - Program
Madison County Office for the Aging, Inc.
138 Dominic Bruno Boulevard
Canastota, NY
Helps caregivers, financially, with either in-home care, use of a respite bed at a facility, or attendance at an adult day program for a loved one who can not be left alone for any extended period of time. Provides caregiver support for those caring for a person living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Respite care is offered for those attending group.
Open Doors Transition Services / Money Follows the Person - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides transition specialists to help people move from long-term care facilities back into their homes and communities. A Transition Specialists can work with you and your family members to help you determine what services you will need to live on your own, as safely and independently as possible. We will also work with you to help you figure out how to get these essential services; such as: affordable and accessible housing the information and skills you'll need once you return home any …
