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The mission of the Department of Social Services is to provide financial assistance and support services to eligible Suffolk County residents in a cost effective and efficient manner, simultaneously protecting the vulnerable while encouraging their independence and self-sufficiency.
To help spread the word about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), please see the attached 30-second ad titled, “Help is here, New York,” promoting ERAP. The video is available in English and in Spanish.
For rental assistance, please visit the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website at https://otda.ny.gov/programs/Emergency-Rental-Assistance/ or call 844-NY1RENT (844-691-7368) for assistance with rent arrears.
For Town of Islip Residents Only, please click this link TOI CDA ERAP Guidelines.pdf (islipcda.org)
Click here for more information: English | Spanish
Due to the Novel Coronavirus, please see the attached announcement regarding Temporary Assistance and SNAP Applications and Recertifications.
Thank you to the dedicated Foster Care Team working in the Family & Children’s Services. Please check out the informational video they created.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVg5ndq_OXY
Foster Care Re-Entry is now available – Did you age out of Foster Care during the pandemic? Please click here for more information.
Cash Awards are coming soon and you may be eligible! Were you in foster care on your 14th birthday or after? Are you at least 18 years old and under age 27? Please click here for more information
Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) now has a new, free mobile application (app) available to county residents that enables them to submit necessary documents. NYDocSubmit is a mobile app that provides individuals who have applied for, or are receiving DSS benefits, the ability to simply and quickly submit documentation to the DSS. This mobile app is available for download on Google Play™ or the Apple App Store™ and can be used to take photos of documents and upload them to Suffolk DSS. During this time of COVID-19 restrictions, having the ability to submit the necessary documentation from the comfort and safety of home is essential to continue supporting families in our county.
Enviar Documentos Electronicamente
Favor pulse aquí para obtener mas información sobre NYDocSubmit
CPS, Save Haven, Adult Protective Services, Adoption Services, Foster Care, Child Care and more...
CBA provides financial assistance and service-related programs to economically disadvantaged individuals, many of whom face multiple barriers to economic independence.
Prescreen for Programs you may be eligible for. Check Your EBT Balance. Apply for programs.
The Suffolk Works Employment Program (SWEP) helps Temporary Assistance applicants and recipients obtain the skills they need to find employment. Once employed, families can receive help with childcare and other work-related expenses.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income and other factors.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.
Persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center.
Medical Assistance (MEDICAID) provides essential medical services for persons receiving Public Assistance and other low-income persons.
If you believe an individual has received welfare assistance improperly, please take the time to share this information with us.
The New York State Central Register notifies the local child protective services (CPS) immediately. An investigation will begin with 24 hours. This will usually include a telephone call back to the reporting source to verify the information provided and to begin assessing any risk to the child.
The Division locates absent parents, establishes legal paternity for children born outside marriage, establishes/enforces child support orders and monitors collection and disbursement of child support payments.
Lost a card? Request a Replacement Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC) here.
A Department of Social Services pilot project. This application is designed to replace the daily phone calls between Department of Social Services Placement personnel and Housing providers to request the previous day’s attendance and room availability at your facility.
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In the event of specific emergencies, please call:
Child Abuse Hotline 1 (800) 342-3720
Emergency Services (After 4:30 PM & Weekends, Holidays) (631) 854-9100
Abandoned Infant Information 1 (866) TLC-BABY or1 (866) 852-2229
Adult Protective Intake (631) 854-3195 (631) 854-3196 (631) 854-3197
In any emergency 911
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Links to Additional Resources
The Department of Social Services adheres to rules, regulations and mandates from various agencies within New York State. Use the links below for more information.
Department of Health (Medicaid)
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Office of Children and Family Services
Office of Child Support Enforcement
Office of Administrative Fair Hearings