Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse The Department of Social Services has a dedicated Special Investigations Unit (SIU) responsible for receiving and investigating complaints of welfare fraud in Ulster County.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Do you need help paying for child care? The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps eligible low- and moderate-income families afford child care.
Child Support Enforcement The Child Support Enforcement Division is responsible for establishing and enforcing child support orders, helping families to meet their expenses and remain self-sufficient.
Children and Family Services The Division of Children and Family Services holds multiple units including Foster Care, Child Protective Services (CPS), Adult Services, Preventative Services, and the Family Violence Investigative Unit.
Coordinated Children's Services Coordinated Children’s Services is a specialized, intensive treatment unit serving high-risk youth and families who might otherwise require lengthy and costly hospitalizations and/or placements outside of the home.
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps low income households pay home energy costs and funds programs for low cost residential weatherization and other energy related home repairs.
Housing and Homelessness Response Provides individualized support for our unhoused residents, finding the most appropriate emergency housing locations, and helping them secure long-term housing in coordination with nonprofit partners.
Medicaid & Medical Assistance Program Health insurance coverage for low-income individuals, including doctor visits, hospital expenses, nursing home care, home health care, and long-term care.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families.
Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Special education services for children under five with special needs.
Temporary Assistance If you are unable to work, can't find a job, or your job does not pay enough, Temporary Assistance may be able to help you pay for your expenses.
Youth Bureau The mission of the Ulster County Youth Bureau is to provide for a safe and healthy environment that promotes the well-being of all youth in Ulster County. To that aim, the Youth Bureau directs County funds and funds from the NYS Office for Children and Family Services to programs that promote youth development and prevent delinquency.