15 West Lucas Avenue
Dunkirk, NY 14048
www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/departments/dss/ta/Pages/default.aspx
Main Phone
716-363-3500 x4
Primary Services
Child Care Expense Assistance, Food Stamps/SNAP, General Relief, Job Training Expense Assistance, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, TANF, Transportation Expense Assistance
Description
Administers Temporary Assistance including Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, SNAP, and childcare assistance. An application for Temporary Assistance is an automatic application for Medical Assistance and SNAP benefits. May be able to assist with rent and mortgage payments, depending on the circumstances.
Provides once-only or alternative assistance to applicants, who are low-income and without sufficient resources, in the form of diversion services. May include transportation and work related expense assistance.
Provides once-only or alternative assistance to applicants, who are low-income and without sufficient resources, in the form of diversion services. May include transportation and work related expense assistance.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Must meet income and resource guidelines; vary by program.
Service Area: Chautauqua County.
Service Area: Chautauqua County.
Intake Process
Go online, walk in, or call to request an application and schedule an appointment. Must submit all required documents. Applicants with emergencies will receive priority scheduling.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
Spanish, Translation available for most other languages.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Building is wheelchair accessible and is all on one level.
Date of Official Change
Oct 06, 2025
Contacts
Kim Cofer
Sr. Social Welfare Examiner
716-363-3556
Ranee Culver
Sr. Social Welfare Examiner
716-363-3787