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Steve Bellone, County Executive
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Department of
Social Services

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Frances Pierre

Commissioner

Sandra Davidson

Chief Deputy Commissioner

Christine Fellini

Deputy Commissioner
Address:

 3085 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Ronkonkoma, New York 11779


 (631) 854-9930

Emergency Services (After 4:30 PM & Weekends, Holidays): (631) 854-9100

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Social Services is to provide financial assistance and support services to eligible Suffolk County residents in a cost effective and efficient manner, simultaneously protecting the vulnerable while encouraging their independence and self-sufficiency.

Current Events

Summer Youth Employment Program

Summer program designed to provide first-time work experience opportunities to economically disadvantaged youth.

Want to know more? Call us at (631)853-6526 or email us at Youth Career Center

2022 Summer Youth Experience Program Application

Summer Camp

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Campership is a summer camp program for youth!

Available to children in receipt of Family Assistance. DSS will provide a $200 maximum subsidy for each eligible child for a one-week program or a $400 maximum subsidy for each eligible child for a two-week program. Please see the attached for a listing of camps. For more information, please call 631-854-9963.

Child Care Funding

The Suffolk County Department of Social Services provides free or low cost subsidized child care services for eligible families residing in Suffolk County. Please see attached for more information.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

To help spread the word about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), please see the attached 30-second ad titled, “Help is here, New York,” promoting ERAP. The video is available in English and in Spanish.

For rental assistance, please visit the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website at https://otda.ny.gov/programs/Emergency-Rental-Assistance/ or call 844-NY1RENT (844-691-7368) for assistance with rent arrears.

For Town of Islip Residents Only, please click this link TOI CDA ERAP Guidelines.pdf (islipcda.org)

Click here for more information: English | Spanish

NY Project Hope: Coping with COVID

Click here for more information: English | Spanish

Want to Become a Foster Parent?

Foster Care Information for Foster Kids

Foster Care Re-Entry is now available – Did you age out of Foster Care during the pandemic? Please click here for more information.

Cash Awards are coming soon and you may be eligible! Were you in foster care on your 14th birthday or after? Are you at least 18 years old and under age 23? Please click here for more information

NYDocSubmit

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SUBMIT DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY

Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) now has a new, free mobile application (app) available to county residents that enables them to submit necessary documents. NYDocSubmit is a mobile app that provides individuals who have applied for, or are receiving DSS benefits, the ability to simply and quickly submit documentation to the DSS. This mobile app is available for download on Google Play™ or the Apple App Store™ and can be used to take photos of documents and upload them to Suffolk DSS. During this time of COVID-19 restrictions, having the ability to submit the necessary documentation from the comfort and safety of home is essential to continue supporting families in our county.

Enviar Documentos Electronicamente

Favor pulse aquí para obtener mas información sobre NYDocSubmit

TransLoc Rider App

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TransLoc Rider App

ou can now track your Suffolk County Transit bus live and get accurate arrival predictions on your mobile phone. Save your favorite stops and routes and set custom alerts. Receive important system-wide announcements about Suffolk County Transit service.

Download the free TransLoc Rider app today at https://transloc.com/app/

Job Opportunities

Programs and Services

Family & Children Services

CPS, Save Haven, Adult Protective Services, Adoption Services, Foster Care, Child Care and more...

All Services and Programs
Client Benefits Administration

CBA provides financial assistance and service-related programs to economically disadvantaged individuals, many of whom face multiple barriers to economic independence.

All Services and Programs
Apply Online for Services or Check Eligibility

Prescreen for Programs you may be eligible for. Check Your EBT Balance. Apply for programs.

NYS Online Services
SWEP

The Suffolk Works Employment Program (SWEP) helps Temporary Assistance applicants and recipients obtain the skills they need to find employment. Once employed, families can receive help with childcare and other work-related expenses.

Apply for SWEP
SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income and other factors.

Apply for SNAP
HEAP

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.

Apply for HEAP
Temporary Housing Assistance

Persons who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless should apply for assistance at a Social Services Center.

Apply
Medicaid

Medical Assistance (MEDICAID) provides essential medical services for persons receiving Public Assistance and other low-income persons.

Apply for Medicaid
Report Welfare Fraud

If you believe an individual has received welfare assistance improperly, please take the time to share this information with us.

Report
Report Child Abuse or Maltreatment

The New York State Central Register notifies the local child protective services (CPS) immediately. An investigation will begin with 24 hours. This will usually include a telephone call back to the reporting source to verify the information provided and to begin assessing any risk to the child.

Report
Child Support Enforcement Bureau

The Division 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.

Apply for Child Support
CBIC Card

Lost a card? Request a Replacement Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC) here.

Request
SOAR (Shelter Online Attendance Reporting)

A Department of Social Services pilot project. This application is designed to replace the daily phone calls between Department of Social Services Placement personnel and Housing providers to request the previous day’s attendance and room availability at your facility.

Report

Information

Emergency Information

In the event of specific emergencies, please call:

Child Abuse Hotline
1 (800) 342-3720

Emergency Services (After 4:30 PM & Weekends, Holidays)
(631) 854-9100

Abandoned Infant Information
1 (866) TLC-BABY or
1 (866) 852-2229

Adult Protective Intake
(631) 854-3195
(631) 854-3196
(631) 854-3197

In any emergency
911

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Other Services

DSS Events

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100 Veterans Memorial Hwy
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788

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County Road 51
Riverhead, NY 11901
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