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Who qualifies for public assistance in NY?
To be eligible for Family Assistance (FA), the household must contain a minor child living with a parent or relative who is either under the age of 18 or under the age of 19 and regularly attending college or vocational training. The household must not have received FA for more than 60 months.
How do I get welfare in NY?
You can find the location of your local Department of Social Services online, or by calling the toll-free OTDA Hotline at 1-800-342-3009. You can apply online at myBenefits.ny.gov or fill out the application form and file it at your local department of Social Services.
What are the requirements for applying for public assistance?
Programs Available. Public assistance encompasses dozens of government programs,including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Housing of Choice (Section 8).
How long does it take to get public assistance?
The process for how to apply will vary as well. Generally it will take multiple weeks (or even longer) before an application has been reviewed and approved. In addition (depending on which cash assistance program has been applied too) many applications are denied one or more times.
How to find out if someone is on public assistance?
New Applicants and Current Recipients for Cash Assistance.
Where do I go to apply for public assistance?
What help is available through TANF? Recipients may qualify for help with: Food Housing Home energy Child care Job training Each state runs its TANF program differently and has a