Temporary Assistance (TA)
(Program)
Offers temporary help for individuals and families in need while they work towards self sufficiency.
Family Assistance (FA) provides cash assistance to eligible families with minor children living with a parent or caretaker. It operates under TANF guidelines with a five-year time limit.
Safety Net Assistance (SN) provides cash assistance to individuals, couples, and families not eligible for FA due to time limits. Cash benefits are limited to two years, after which non-cash assistance vouchers are issued.
EAF and Emergency Safety Net Assistance (ESNA) provide assistance to families facing crises that threaten household stability, including diversion payments to prevent applying for ongoing assistance, evictions, utility shut-offs.
Emergency Adult Assistance (EAA) supports individuals on SSI with emergencies beyond their control, such as emergency housing, catastrophes like fires or floods, replacement of SSI checks if lost due to theft.
Eligibility: Eligibility based on household size, available income, and expenses; call for information.
Application Process: Call or walk-in to apply; for after-hours assistance contact Madison County Sheriff.
Required Documentation: Proof of income required; call for specific documents.
Fees: None.
Madison County.
Madison County Department of Social Services
(Agency)
Provide various programs and services to Madison County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.
133 North Court Street
Building 1
Wampsville NY 13163
Website: www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/233/Social-Services
Hours: M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM
Disabled: Fully Accessible
Contact
Website: www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/275/Cash-Assistance
133 North Court Street
Building 1
Wampsville NY 13163
Mailing Address:
PO Box 637
Wampsville NY 13163
Hours
M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM
Disabilities Access
Fully Accessible
