Office of Children and Family Services Cortland

Information on Services

County Office Building.

Services
Temporary Assistance Services
This area of the Agency is responsible for the administration of income maintenance including:
Public Assistance
    Medicaid
    Food Stamps
    Emergency Assistance
    HEAP
    Daycare
    Employment Services
    Child Support and Enforcement Services
Initial and on-going eligibility determinations are a primary function of Temporary Assistance services. Eligibility determinations involve means tested income guidelines, fraud investigations, and require cooperation with employment activities.
Family Services
The services provided in this area involve case management services for families and individuals with supportive needs including:
Child and Adult Protective Services
    Coordinated Children's Services Initiative (CCSI)
    Preventive Services
    Foster Care
    Adoption Services
    Long Term Care Services
The goal of all services is to assist individuals and families in achieving and maintaining a safe, permanently established independent life.