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Social Services
DSS Headquarters

Steve Levy
County Executive
Janet DeMarzo
Commissioner
Mary Gordon Building
3085 Veterans Highway
Ronkonkoma NY 11779
(631) 854-9935
FAX (631) 854-9996
Emergencies (After 4:30pm
and Weekends)
(631) 854-9100
Contact Us: scdss@suffolkcountyny.gov

 

The Department of Social Services provides financial assistance and support services to eligible persons residing in Suffolk County while encouraging their independence and self-sufficiency.

General Information and Telephone Numbers

What to expect - Helpful Hints

Employment Opportunities

Public Forms

Service Centers

Directory for Public Access to Social Services Programs

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The department provides benefits and services in the following major program areas: 

Child Neglect and Abuse Hotline

 1 800 342-3720

Emergency Housing

 

Home Heating Assistance

Child Support Enforcement

     Family & Children's Services

Medicaid 

Child Support Enforcement FAQ 

Foster Care and Adoption Opportunities 

Temporary Assistance and Food Stamps

Other Related Sites of Interest

Divisions
Child Support Enforcement Bureau
Child Support Enforcement locates absent parents, establishes legal paternity for children born outside marriage, establishes/enforces child support orders and monitors collection and disbursement of child support payments.
Family and Children Services Division
Child Protective and Preventive Services, Adult Preventive Services, Foster Care and Adoption, Safe Haven Program
Medicaid Services Division
Medical Assistance (MEDICAID) provides essential medical services for persons receiving Public Assistance and other low-income persons. Services covered include inpatient and out patient hospital care, physician services, skilled nursing care, laboratory and X-ray services, early and periodic screening of children, home health care services and transportation services.