St. Lawrence County Department Of Social Services

This initiative offers short-term assistance to individuals and families in need as they work towards achieving self-sufficiency. It can help with either a security deposit or the first month's rent, but not both simultaneously. The Family Assistance (FA) program provides financial support for families with children, with cash benefits capped at five years over a recipient's lifetime. After this period, individuals may still qualify for aid if an adult in the household is disabled and unable to work, or they may need to seek assistance through the Safety Net category. Safety Net Assistance (SNA) offers financial aid for basic living expenses to single adults and couples without children, or families who have exhausted their five-year FA limit, with cash benefits limited to two years in a recipient's lifetime. Following this, a non-cash Safety Net Assistance voucher system is available to provide ongoing support.

Intake Procedure: Applications can be made via phone or in person.

Fees: There are no fees associated with the application.