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PUBLIC NOTICE JEFFERSON COUNTY Department of Social Services has prepared the 2026-2027 biennial employment plan. This plan describes the employment programs and services that are and will be provided to Temporary Assistance applicants and recipients. The plan must be available for a thirty-day public comment period from 11/19/2025 to 12/18/2025, prior to submission to the State Department of Social Services. If anyone would like to review or comment on the plan, please contact T. Pester, Director of Financial Programs at (315) 785-3133. HEAP Benefits have been delayed due to the Interested in Employment Opportunities? Click here! IMPORTANT NOTICE:
_________________________________________________________________________________________ Transportation Initiative Program
Jefferson County has received new grant funding for the Transportation Initiative Program and will work in collaboration with Jefferson County Department of Employment and Training to administer this program.
Program objectives are: To assist eligible households who have independently secured a vehicle for employment but whose vehicle requires repair, inspection, insurance and registration. Households receiving or eligible to receive TANF in Jefferson County will be considered for this program if they are currently employed or have a bona-fide job offer and transportation is necessary to obtain the employment. Non-TA families currently employed and with income under 200% of FPL will also be considered for the program if they are in danger of losing employment due to lack of a vehicle. _________________________________________________________________________________________ New EBT Card Lock Feature is Available. Click the following link for more information: Pub-5261 Safeguard Your Card - New EBT Card Lock Flyer
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_________________________________________________________________________________________ Child Care Assistance Program
New Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Eligibility Questionnaire available to parents and caretakers. The Eligibility Questionnaire allows parents and caretakers to answer a few questions to see if they are eligible for CCAP. You can access the questionnaire here at https://hs.ocfs.ny.gov/CCAPeligibility/. _________________________________________________________________________________________
The opening of the 2025-26 HEAP season has been delayed until further notice. This site will be updated when an opening date is announced. Please call (315) 785-3229 to apply (Please visit our Home Energy Assistance Program page listed under the _________________________________________________________________________________________ Direct Cash Available for Eligible Youth Chafee Funds Program – Cash Rewards are available! Eligibility Requirements:
To apply click the link: Chafeeny.Smapply.org Click to view the Chafee Funds Flyer If you have any questions, contact: Admin@chafeeNY.org _________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Binti BINTI is the States new program for certifying and licensing new Foster and Adoptive homes.
_________________________________________________________________________________________ NYDocSubmit Jefferson County Department of Social Services (DSS) is pleased to inform county residents that a free mobile device application called NYDocSubmit is available for individuals to use to submit necessary documents at any time. This mobile application provides individuals who have applied for or are receiving DSS benefits to submit documentation to the DSS in a simple and fast way. The mobile application is available for download on Google Playâ„¢ or the Apple App Storeâ„¢ and can be used to take photos of documents and upload them to Jefferson County DSS. During this time of restrictions, having the ability to submit necessary documentation from the comfort of home is essential to continue supporting families in Jefferson County.
Many individuals have had their employment and income impacted by COVID-19. Anyone in receipt of SNAP whose employment has been affected, either they are currently unemployed or are experiencing a decrease in hours worked, should report these to changes to Jefferson County Department of Social Services as soon as possible as it may affect their SNAP benefit amount. A convenient way to report this is to complete and submit an online SNAP change report form found at https://www.mybenefits.ny.gov. If you are now in receipt of unemployment, you can submit proof of this and other documentation using the free mobile application NYDocSubmit. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Management Fairness Notices Engesser Notice of Class Action Settlement - English |
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