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Erie County - Department of Social Services (ECDSS)

Erie County - Department of Social Services (ECDSS)

Rath Building 158 Pearl Street Buffalo, NY 14202 www2.erie.gov/socialservices/
Main Phone
716-858-8000

Primary Services
County Government Departments/Offices

Description
Social and income maintenance programs; includes Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Social Services, Adult and Child Protection, HEAP, Emergency Assistance, Information and Referral, Nursing Home Division, In-Home Health Care, Child and Spousal Support Division, and Low Income Day Care. See separate listings for specific programs.


Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm; may vary according to department.

Eligibility
Client eligibility criteria and benefit levels are all prescribed by federal and/or NYS law and regulation.

Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Varies per program; call for information.

Program Fees
Call for information.

Languages
English and Spanish speaking staff on site. All other languages accommodated through use of Language Line.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Jan 27, 2023

Contacts
Marie A. Cannon (Primary)
Commissioner