Resources for those from Poverty

Available Support Systems for those from Poverty
*Transitional assistance
*Family Assistance
*Safety Net Assistance
*Food Stamps
*Medicaid
*HEAP
*Childcare

Chautauqua County Department of Social Services
Jamestown
(716) 661-8200

Chautauqua County Department of Social Services
Dunkirk
(716) 363-3500

Food stamps are for:

*Individuals or Families
*People who work for low wages, work part-time, or are unemployed
*People who receive TANF or Safety Net
*People who are elderly or disabled and have a limited income
*People who are homeless or are in a shelter for domestic violence.

Eligibility Interview

*Identity--Birth certificate, driver's license, or other proof
*Social security card  - for all eligible household members
*Residence--rent receipt or lease agreement...proof of mortgage, taxes, and insurance.
*Utility bills
*Alien status
*Bank accounts--proof of checking accounts, savings passbooks, credit union records, stocks, bonds, CD's, or IRA and Keogh accounts
*Earned Income--Pay stubs or written statement from employer showing week-by-week gross income.
*Unearned Income--social security checks, unemployment insurance benefits, worker's compensation, pension, veterans benefits, child support, alimony, or other income.
*Child Care Expenses--a canceled check or copy of a money order paid to your child care provider, or a written statement from your child care provider.
*Medical expenses--bring canceled checks or receipts from medical bill payments to a medical vendor or insurance premiums.

Working with Children & Families from Poverty | Education
| Interesting Statistics
Payne (2001).  A Framework for Understanding Poverty.  Aha! Process, Inc. | Language and Voice | Hidden Rules |

To contact us:

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Working with children and families from poverty
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