Niagara Falls Office
301 Tenth Street Niagara Falls, NY 14302
www.niagaracounty.com/SocialServices
Main Phone
716-278-8400
Primary Services
CHIP Programs, Food Stamps/SNAP, General Relief, Medicaid, Rent Payment Assistance, TANF
Description
Family Assistance: Provides temporary financial support to families with children and pregnant women who are without sufficient income to maintain themselves.
Safety Net: Provides vouchers for essential expenses to individuals who have reached their lifetime limit of Family Assistance and children in the care of non-relatives, or for single and childless couples.
Temporary Disability Assistance (TDA): Provides assistance to persons with temporary disabilities, persons 60 years of age and older, caregivers of those with disabilities, and those with permanent disabilities awaiting SSI benefits.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): Provides assistance purchasing food for individuals and families with limited income. Mixed Household SNAP benefits are granted to households who have some members who receive temporary assistance and some who do not. Benefits are obtained electronically through the EBT system.
Medical Assistance: Provides medical coverage to persons without insurance, premium support to persons paying a Medicare premium and coverage for adults whose children receive Child Health Plus.
Rental Assistance: Provides assistance with rental payments to eligible households, as determined by the application process.
Safety Net: Provides vouchers for essential expenses to individuals who have reached their lifetime limit of Family Assistance and children in the care of non-relatives, or for single and childless couples.
Temporary Disability Assistance (TDA): Provides assistance to persons with temporary disabilities, persons 60 years of age and older, caregivers of those with disabilities, and those with permanent disabilities awaiting SSI benefits.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): Provides assistance purchasing food for individuals and families with limited income. Mixed Household SNAP benefits are granted to households who have some members who receive temporary assistance and some who do not. Benefits are obtained electronically through the EBT system.
Medical Assistance: Provides medical coverage to persons without insurance, premium support to persons paying a Medicare premium and coverage for adults whose children receive Child Health Plus.
Rental Assistance: Provides assistance with rental payments to eligible households, as determined by the application process.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-3:45pm.
Eligibility
All programs have income guidelines specific to each program.
Service Area: Niagara County.
Service Area: Niagara County.
Intake Process
Apply online at www.mybenefits.ny.gov or in person.
Program Fees
Call for information.
Date of Official Change
Mar 01, 2021