Dial 2-1-1 or 1-844-342-5211

Temporary Assistance

(Program)

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.

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

Oneida County

Oneida County Department of Social Services
(Agency)

Provide various programs and services to Oneida County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.

800 Park Avenue
Utica NY 13501

Website: ocgov.net/department . . . l-services

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Disabled: Fully Accessible

Contact

Utica Office:
Rome Office:

Website: ocgov.net/department . . . l-services


800 Park Avenue
Utica NY 13501

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Disabilities Access

Fully Accessible

This program is offered at these sites:

Oneida County DSS in Rome

Main Address:

300 West Dominick Street

Rome NY 13440

Main:

Oneida County DSS in Utica

Main Address:

800 Park Avenue

Utica NY 13501

Main: