Certain households such as Public Assistance, Food Stamp and Supplemental Security Income recipients may be categorically eligible. Eligibility is based on income and household size. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)- A program designed to help eligible households with heating and utility costs and with certain essential home heating equipment repairs.

The goal of the program is to provide a higher level of nutrition to income eligible individuals and families by enhancing their ability to purchase healthy food. SNAP is a federally funded program administered by the Tioga County Department of Social Services for the United States Department of Agriculture. * You can use manufacturer's coupons with your SNAP benefits. * You can purchase seeds and seedlings with SNAP. * You can use SNAP benefits at farmer's markets. The SNAP program is a nutrition assistance program that changes lives and helps communities. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - The Food Stamps Program is now called SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.Individuals in receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically eligible to receive Medical Assistance. Income and resource eligibility levels for Chronic Care are different from income and resource levels for other Medicaid programs. Chronic Care benefits primarily cover individuals residing in nursing home facilities. Individuals may be eligible for Medical Assistance if they meet certain income, resource, age, disability and various other requirements. Medicaid- A program designed to help individuals pay for their medical care.Safety Net - A program of financial assistance to needy individuals and families who do not meet the requirements for Family Assistance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).Benefit levels are based on the household size, income and resources available and upon the needs and expenses of the household as defined by State and Federal schedules and regulations. Family Assistance - A cash benefit program providing payments to eligible households.Temporary Assistance - The Division of Temporary Assistance is responsible for administering the following financial aid programs:.

Recruit and certify Family Type Homes for adults who are eligible to live in this level of care. For more information, please contact Tina Lounsbury at or by calling 60. Assessments for the appropriateness of nursing home placement.

In-home nursing assessments for the elderly and disabled in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for in-home services. Long Term Care Services: Information and referral services to enable individuals to remain in their homes. If a person is deemed to be in need of adult protective services the department can provide or arrange for the provision of services, which may include functioning as a representative payee or guardian. Protective Services for Adults (PSA): Investigation and on-going services provided to individuals 18 years of age or older, who, because of physical or mental impairments are unable to meet their essential needs for food, clothing, shelter or medical care and have no one available who is willing and able to assist them responsibly. PINS Diversion Coordinator Briana Ward may be contacted at or by calling 60. PINS Diversion services are provided to the youth and their parent(s) or other person legally responsible, to improve family functioning and possibly avoid the filing of a PINS petition in Family Court which could result in a youth’s placement outside of the home. Person in Need of Supervision (PINS Diverson): Services are provided to a person less than eighteen years of age who does not attend school with the New York State Education Law, or who is incorrigible, ungovernable or habitually disobedient and beyond the lawful control of a parent or other person legally responsible for such child’s care, or who appears to be a sexually exploited child.

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