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Department of Social Services

Empowering Westchester residents in need to become independent, and ensuring the health and safety of vulnerable adults and children.

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Department of Social Services

Empowering Westchester residents in need to become independent, and ensuring the health and safety of vulnerable adults and children.

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SNAP (Food Assistance)
Homeless Services
Financial Assistance
Day Care
Medical Assistance
Home Energy Assistance
Child Support

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    Our Services

    Adult Services

    Adult Protective Services

    We protect vulnerable adults who are at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
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    Housing Assistance

    Eviction Prevention

    Learn about legal support and other resources that can help you stay in your home.
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    Medical Assistance

    Medical Transportation

    Check Medicaid transportation eligibility and learn how to book a trip to a medical appointment.
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    Child Welfare

    Adoption

    Learn about adopting a child from foster care and available support.
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    Child Welfare

    Foster Care

    Learn about becoming a foster parent, approval requirements and support for foster families.
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    Child Welfare

    Child Protective Services

    Child Protective Services investigates reports of child abuse or maltreatment.
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    Child Care

    Day Care Assistance

    Find child care assistance programs, income guidelines and ways to apply.
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    Medical Assistance

    Medicaid and Medical Assistance

    Learn how to apply for Medicaid and explore other medical assistance options.
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    Adult Services

    Adult Protective Services

    We protect vulnerable adults who are at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
    Read more
    Housing Assistance

    Eviction Prevention

    Learn about legal support and other resources that can help you stay in your home.
    Read more
    Medical Assistance

    Medical Transportation

    Check Medicaid transportation eligibility and learn how to book a trip to a medical appointment.
    Read more
    Child Welfare

    Adoption

    Learn about adopting a child from foster care and available support.
    Read more
    Child Welfare

    Foster Care

    Learn about becoming a foster parent, approval requirements and support for foster families.
    Read more
    Child Welfare

    Child Protective Services

    Child Protective Services investigates reports of child abuse or maltreatment.
    Read more
    Child Care

    Day Care Assistance

    Find child care assistance programs, income guidelines and ways to apply.
    Read more
    Medical Assistance

    Medicaid and Medical Assistance

    Learn how to apply for Medicaid and explore other medical assistance options.
    Read more
    View all services

    General Information

    Call our Case Management Information Center

    Call (914) 995-3333

    Apply for Benefits Online

    Use New York State's MyBenefits web portal

    Go to MyBenefits.NY.gov

    Report Child Abuse

    If you believe a child is in danger, call us or 911.

    call (800) 342-3620

    District Offices

    Mount Vernon

    Customer Service: (914) 995-3333

    Manager, Temporary Assistance: (914) 813-6042

    Director of Child Welfare: (914) 813-6042

    Address: 100 East First Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550-6042

    Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm (except holidays)

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    Peekskill

    Customer Service: (914) 995-3333

    Manager, Temporary Assistance: (914) 813-6042

    Director of Child Welfare: (914) 813-6042

    Address: 750 Washington Street, Peekskill, NY 10566-5499

    Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm (except holidays)

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    White Plains

    Customer Service: (914) 995-3333

    Manager, Temporary Assistance: (914) 995-5890

    Director of Child Welfare: (914) 995-5027

    Address: 85 Court St, White Plains, NY 10601-4201

    Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm (except holidays)

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    Yonkers

    Customer Service: (914) 995-3333

    Manager, Temporary Assistance: (914) 231-2873

    Director of Child Welfare: (914) 231-2028

    Address: 131 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701

    Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm (except holidays)

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    Be a Changemaker in Westchester

    Support families. Protect children. Build a career that matters.

    • Civil service exam temporarily waived
    • Senior Social Caseworkers
    • Spanish-speaking candidates encouraged
    Learn more about Work in DSS