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Temporary Assistance (TA) is a form of temporary financial assistance available for needy children, families and single individuals.  This program may be able to assist you if you are unable to work, cannot find a job or your income does not meet your basic needs.  Temporary Assistance may be able to help pay for expenses such as food, clothing, rent/mortgage, heat and utilities.  

At the time of application, you may apply for full Temporary Assistance which includes financial assistance, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) and Medicaid.  Temporary Assistance eligibility is based on income, resource and eligibility requirements.

For more information regarding Temporary Assistance, click on the link below:
http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/ta/default.asp

To obtain an application for Temporary Assistance click on the link below:
http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/apps/default.asp#fs

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - If you or a loved one has experienced ACEs, services may be available in your community. Please visit: ocfs.ny.gov/ACEs
More Info HERE

Emergency Assistance (EAA, EAF, ESN) is a one time payment to alleviate an urgent need such as, but not limited to; eviction, out of fuel, or utility shut-off.  The eligibility for Emergency Assistance various based on the type of emergency.


For more information regarding Emergency Assistance, click on the link below:
http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/ta/default.asp#emerg

To apply for Emergency Assistance you must fill out an application for Temporary Assistance.  To obtain a Temporary Assistance application, click on the link below:
http://www.otda.statey.ny.us/main/apps

Homeless Assistance-  Individuals and families that are homeless may apply for Emergency Assistance for homelessness and if eligible may be provided with temporary housing accommodations.  There are specific eligibility guidelines for this program.

In addition to the Examiners in the Homeless Unit, the Agency contracts with St. Catherine's Children and Family Services for Caseworkers to work with the homeless population.  The Examiners and Caseworkers work together with the homeless to assist them with removing barriers and alleviate homelessness.

To apply for Housing Assistance for the Homeless you must fill out a Temporary Assistance application.  To obtain the Temporary Assistance application, click on the link below:
http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/apps/
  • Home
  • Your Government
    • Board of Supervisors
    • Calendar
    • Corporate Compliance
    • Committees
    • County Financials & Reports
    • CTASC
    • Departments A-Z >
      • Department Contact Information
      • Accounts Payable
      • Board of Elections
      • Board of Ethics
      • Board of Supervisors
      • Central Services
      • Civil Service
      • Controller / Auditor
      • Coroner
      • County Attorney
      • County Clerk / DMV
      • Department of Social Services
      • District Attorney
      • Emergency Services >
        • County 911 / Communications
        • Emergency Management
        • EMS Coordinator
        • FireCoordinator
      • Engineering
      • Facilities
      • Fair Housing
      • Health Department
      • Highway Department
      • Historian
      • Human Resources & Payroll
      • Human Services / Mental Health Center
      • Managed Information Systems
      • Office for the Aging
      • Planning >
        • Environmental Management Council
        • Columbia County Climate Smart
      • Probation
      • Public Defender
      • Real Property Tax Service Agency
      • Sheriffs Office
      • Soil & Water
      • Solid Waste
      • Stop DWI
      • Treasurer
      • Tourism
      • Veterans
      • Weights & Measures
      • Youth Bureau
    • Election Results
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Hours & Holiday Closings
  • County Services
    • Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board
    • Columbia Economic Development Corporation
    • Cornell Cooperative Extension
    • Emergency Medical Services
  • Our Community
    • New York Municipal Guide
    • Assessment Records
    • Chamber of Commerce
    • Columbia County Climate Smart
    • Colleges
    • Columbia Greene Habitat For Humanity
    • Columbia Greene Workforce Investment Board
    • Community Events
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    • Current Weather
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    • Schools
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    • State Agencies
    • Tourism
    • Town Links >
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      • AUSTERLITZ
      • CANAAN
      • CHATHAM >
        • Town of Chatham
        • Village of Chatham
      • CLAVERACK >
        • Village of Philmont
      • CLERMONT
      • COPAKE
      • GALLATIN
      • GERMANTOWN
      • GHENT
      • GREENPORT
      • HILLSDALE
      • CITY OF HUDSON
      • KINDERHOOK >
        • Village of Kinderhook
        • Village of Valatie
      • LIVINGSTON
      • NEW LEBANON
      • STOCKPORT
      • STUYVESANT
      • TAGHKANIC
  • Public Notices & Request for Proposals (RFP)
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  • Contact
  • Public Transportation
  • Translate Website