Public Assistance - Lockport - Ncdss

Family Assistance: Offers temporary financial aid to families with children and pregnant women who do not have enough income to support themselves. Safety Net: Supplies vouchers for necessary expenses to individuals who have exhausted their lifetime limit of Family Assistance, caregivers of children not related to them, and single or childless couples. Temporary Disability Assistance (TDA): Provides support to individuals with temporary disabilities, seniors aged 60 and above, caregivers for disabled persons, and those with permanent disabilities awaiting SSI benefits. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): Aids in food purchases for individuals and families with limited financial resources. Mixed Household SNAP benefits are available for households with some members receiving temporary assistance and others not. Benefits are accessed electronically through the EBT system. Medical Assistance: Offers health coverage to uninsured individuals, premium support for those paying Medicare premiums, and coverage for adults whose children are enrolled in Child Health Plus. Rental Assistance: Helps eligible households with their rental payments, as determined through the application process.

Intake Procedure: Applications must be made in person.

Fees: Contact for further details.