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Allegany County DSS - Department of Social Services

Website: http://www.alleganyco.com/default.asp?show=btn_dss/temp_assist/financeassist


Belmont, NY - 14813
(585) 268-9622

Financial Help Provided: Emergency Assistance, TANF, Safety net assistance




Full Description:

Provides Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Must reside in Allegany County and meet income eligibility guidelines. Other qualifications may need to be met, depending on program and funding source.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a temporary measure.  Eligibility is based on both the income and assets of the family.  Most TANF recipients are required to participate in employment programs, with a goal of becoming financially self-sufficient.  While they are working toward this goal, TANF provides cash assistance to help people pay their rent, utilities, and meet their other basic needs.  TANF recipients are also required to participate in other Department programs that apply to them, such as child support enforcement or drug and alcohol screening.
Safety Net Assistance

Safety Net assistance can help single individuals or childless couples in much the same way as TANF helps families with children.  Like TANF, eligibility is based on both the income and assets, and most recipients are required to participate in employment programs, with a goal of becoming financially self-sufficient.  All Safety Net applicants have a mandatory 45-day wait before they can receive any benefits. While working toward this goal, Safety Net provides cash assistance to help people pay their rent, utilities, and meet their other basic needs. Safety Net recipients are also required to participate in other Department programs that apply to them, such as drug and alcohol screening.
Emergency Assistance

Emergency assistance can help families and single individuals to meet one-time emergency needs.  Need and cost-effectiveness are determined on a case-by-case basis.  In some cases funds are loaned with an expectation of repayment; in other cases funds are granted with no expectation of repayment.





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1. Make an appointment - Always attempt to make an appointment. Oftentimes this will save you hours waiting in lines. When on the phone make sure you ask for the documentation needed in order to receive assistance.

2. Do not be late for your appointment - This tip should speak for itself.

3. Dress appropriately - If you want to be treated with respect, dress as appropriately as possible. We are not saying wear a suit. Just make sure you and your clothes are clean and non offensive. We have found that clients who dress in this manner have a better chance of receiving aid.

4. Bring all pre determined documentation - Bring all of the documents you were advised to bring from your appointment phone call. Without them, you will not receive aid.





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To help the needy find financial aid and assistance. This nation is going through tough times and providing a helping hand can help make the world a better place.