40 North Pearl Street
15th Floor Albany, NY 12243
www.otda.ny.gov
Main Phone
518-473-1090
Toll Free
800-342-3009
Primary Services
State Government Agencies/Departments
Description
*OTDA does not service clients directly; clients should be referred to their local department of social services for assistance.*
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals.
OTDA's functions include providing temporary cash assistance; providing assistance in paying for food; providing heating assistance; overseeing New York State's child support enforcement program; determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits; supervising homeless housing and services programs; and providing assistance to certain immigrant populations.
Works to enhance the economic security of low-income working families, assist work-capable public assistance recipients in achieving entry into the workforce, assist individuals with priority needs other than work-readiness in accessing appropriate benefits and services, enhance child well-being, and reduce child poverty.
Please see separate records for more details on individual programs and services.
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals.
OTDA's functions include providing temporary cash assistance; providing assistance in paying for food; providing heating assistance; overseeing New York State's child support enforcement program; determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits; supervising homeless housing and services programs; and providing assistance to certain immigrant populations.
Works to enhance the economic security of low-income working families, assist work-capable public assistance recipients in achieving entry into the workforce, assist individuals with priority needs other than work-readiness in accessing appropriate benefits and services, enhance child well-being, and reduce child poverty.
Please see separate records for more details on individual programs and services.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Eligibility
Service Area: NYS.
Intake Process
Apply for services at local county Departments of Social Services.
Program Fees
See website for details.
Date of Official Change
Aug 13, 2025
Contacts
Tim Ruffinen (Primary)
Director of Public Information
nyspio@otda.ny.gov