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Erie County Department of Social Services
Erie County Department of Social Services
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Help Guide
After making a selection from the Department of Social Services Home Page, specific program information is available by selecting topics from the 'Sections' list.
Where to look:
The following is an index of information and topics contained in each program area listed on the Home Page. Also included is a directory of important and frequently requested telephone numbers.
Temporary Assistance:
Where do I apply for Temporary Assistance?
What should I expect when I apply for Temporary Assistance?
How long will it take?
Comprehensive Employment Division:
Multi-Abuse Assessment Team [MAAT]
PIVOT Program
Food Stamps:
Eligibility Information
Expedited Food Stamps
Verification Forms
Elderly & Disabled Food Stamp Applicants
Frequently Asked Questions
Accessing Benefits
Important Links
Medicaid:
Medicaid Managed Care Program
Child Health Plus
Family Health Plus
Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility
CASA - Community Alternative Systems Agency
Medicare Premium Savings Program
Medical Transportation
COBRA Continuing Coverage Program
AIDS Health Insurance Coverage
TPHI
Office of Child Support Enforcement:
Available Services
Contacting OCSE
Day Care:
Day Care Providers
Eligibility Guidelines & Payment Procedures
HEAP - Home Energy Assistance Program:
Income Guidelines
Outreach Schedule
Contacts
Services For Children, Family & Adults:
Foster Care & Adoption
Child Protective Service
Children's Services
Adult Protection
Domestic Violence
Special Investigations Division:
Contacting SID
Frequently asked questions
Reporting Suspected Fraud
Legal Advocacy for the Disabled:
SSI/SSDB Application Process
Request for Assistance/Representation Form
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