Temporary Assistance (TA)
(Program)
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Emergency Temporary Assistance through Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) or Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provides assistance for crisis situations including evictions, moving expenses, utility shutoffs, and diversion payments to help individuals avoid the need for ongoing assistance. Individuals do not need to be on public assistance to receive Emergency Temporary Assistance.
Eligibility: Eligibility based on household size, available income, and expenses; call for information
Application Process: Call or walk-in to apply
Required Documentation: Proof of income required; call for specific documents
Fees: None
Herkimer County
Herkimer County Department of Social Services
(Agency)
Provide various programs and services to Herkimer County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.
301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer NY 13350
Website: herkimercounty.org/content/de . . . ts/View/10
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Disabled: Fully Accessible
Contact
Website: www.herkimercounty.org/services-a . . . stance.php
301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer NY 13350
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Staff
Debbie Smith
Director of Temporary Assistance
dsmith@herkimercounty.org
315-867-1239
Disabilities Access
Fully Accessible