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Social Services, Department of (DSS)

DSS provides many vital social welfare programs to individuals and families in Ulster County.

Apply for Services

How to apply for benefits and other programs through the Department of Social Services.

Divisions

The Department of Social Services contains multiple divisions, each responsible for different services, programs, and administrative functions.

About

Mission, contact information, and Annual Report for the Department of Social Services.

Top Services

  • SNAP
  • HEAP
  • Medicaid
  • Temporary Assistance
  • Emergency Assistance
  • Child Care
  • Early Intervention
  • Preschool Special Education
  • Child Support Help
  • Become a Foster Parent
  • Child Protective Services
  • Adult Protective Services

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Department News

  • Update from Social Services Regarding Closure of Samadhi Refuge

    Published on April 09, 2025

  • Laura Nordstrom Appointed Director of Housing and Homelessness

    Published on January 07, 2025


Upcoming Events

07 Oct 2025

Foster Parent Orientation

Kingston, NY

08 Oct 2025

UC Human Services Trunk or Treat

Kingston, NY

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Department Head

Photo of  DSS Commissioner Michael Iapoce

Michael Iapoce

Commissioner

Contact Us

Department Head

Michael Iapoce

Commissioner

Phone

(845) 334-5000

Location

Department of Social Services
1061 Development Court
Kingston, NY
12401
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Hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Thursday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Friday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

Phone Directory

If you need to speak to someone or if you have questions, please call: 

Temporary Assistance

(845) 334-5440

Emergency Housing

(845) 334-5360

SNAP

(845) 334-5200

HEAP

(845) 334-5436

Medicaid

(845) 334-5175

Employment

(845) 334-5317

Child Care Subsidy Program

(845) 334-5489

Child Support Customer Service Helpline

1-888-208-4485

Child Support Customer Service Information Line

1-800-846-0773

Early Intervention & Preschool Special Education Programs

(845) 334-5251

Adult Protective Services

(845) 334-5125

Child & Family Services

(845) 334-5400

Anti-fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline

(855) SIU-TIPS or (855) 748-8477

Mailing Addresses for Applications

Temporary Assistance, Child Care Subsidy Program & HEAP

Ulster County Department of Social Services
1021 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401

SNAP

Ulster County Department of Social Services-SNAP
1051 Development Court
Kingston NY 12401

Medicaid

Ulster County Department of Social Services-Medicaid
1001 Development Court
Kingston NY 12401

Fax Numbers for Applications

Fax applications & documentation to:

Temporary Assistance

(845) 334-5301

SNAP

(845) 334-5226

Child Care Subsidy Program

(845) 334-5192

Medicaid

(845) 334-5420

 

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