Offices provide many of the following services:
> Applications for Child Care Assistance.
> Child Welfare Programs
> Substance abuse and mental health treatment programs as designated by (SAMHSA) federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
> Independant Living Services
> Food Assistance Programs
> Temporary Cash Assistance Programs
> Medicaid Programs
etc
Office of Children and Family Services Erie
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                                    95 Franklin Street, 8th Floor 
                                    Buffalo, NY - 14202
                                    Phone: (716) 858-8000
                                    
                                                                                 Location: 8 miles from Amherst
                                                                      

OCFS - Buffalo Regional Office Child Welfare and Care Services
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                                    295 Main Street, Room 545 
                                    Buffalo, NY - 14203
                                    Phone: (716) 847-3828
                                    Fax: (716) 847-3688
                                                                                 Location: 10 miles from Amherst
                                                                      

Office of Children and Family Services Niagara
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                                    20 East Avenue 
                                    Lockport, NY - 14095
                                    Phone: (716) 278-8400
                                    
                                                                                 Location: 14 miles from Amherst
                                                                      

