IMPORTANT NOTICE:
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/. _________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please visit our Home Energy Assistance Program page listed under the _________________________________________________________________________________________ Direct Cash Available for Eligible Youth Chafee Funds Program – Beyond opens July 1, 2023! Eligibility Requirements:
Beginning July 1, 2023, awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until September 1, 2024, or until funds run out. To apply click the link: Chafeeny.Smapply.org Click to view the Chafee Funds Flyer 2023.pdf 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. |
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