Temporary Assistance Unit
(Program)
Family Assistance (FA) provides money for families with children. Cash benefits are limited to five years in a recipient's lifetime. After five years, a Family Assistance recipient may continue to receive benefits if an adult is disabled and cannot work or may be required to apply for assistance through the Safety Net category.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides money for basic living expenses for single adults and childless couples (or families who have used up their five-year limit of FA). Cash benefits are limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. After two years, the non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system provides benefits.
Eligibility: Eligibility based on household size, available income, and expenses; call for information
Application Process: Call or walk-in to apply
Required Documentation: Picture ID, proof of residency, proof of income, proof of resources, proof of medical expenses
Fees: None
St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
(Agency)
6 Judson Street
Canton NY 13617
Website: stlawco.org/Departments/ SocialServices
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Disabled: Fully Accessible
Contact
Fax: 315-379-2363
Business Line: 315-379-2159
Website: stlawco.org/Departments/ SocialServices
6 Judson Street
Canton NY 13617
Hours
Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
Walk-in application hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 12 Noon
Staff
Kim Dafoe
Principal Social Welfare Examiner
315-379-2159
Karen Caldon
Head Social Welfare Examiner
315-379-2155
Disabilities Access
Fully Accessible