Tompkins County Alternatives

The Department of Social Services is responsible for providing benefits, services and information to families and individuals that reside in Tompkins County, N.Y. The department offers services that are related to adoption and foster parenting, protective services for adults and children, cash and emergency assistance, child support, daycare inspections and complaints, daycare for low-income families, food stamps, assistance with home energy, long-term care services, Medicaid and Medicare, emergency housing assistance, and youth and family services. The department is a division of the county s government. The Department of Social Services is headquartered in Ithaca, N.Y.

The Tompkins County Youth Services Department is dedicated to investing time, resources, and funding in communities to ensure the well-being and success of all youth in school, work, and life. With a vision of creating a community where every young person has the opportunity to thrive from childhood to adulthood, the department operates based on core values such as vision, empowerment, innovation, and integrity. Working closely with not-for-profit agencies and local volunteers appointed by municipal governments, the department advises the County Legislature on the allocation of state and county funds to support youth services. Annually, approximately 8,000 youth benefit from the programs funded by the department, which offers a range of services and resources to meet the diverse needs of young people in Tompkins County.Generated from the website

The Tompkins County Office for the Aging is a government agency established in 1975, dedicated to providing objective and unbiased information about services available for older adults and their caregivers. Their mission is to assist older adults and individuals with long-term care needs in living independently with quality of life and dignity. Located in Ithaca, NY, the Office for the Aging offers a range of programs and resources to combat social isolation, provide family caregiving support, and promote age-friendly communities. They also provide language interpretation services and have a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.Generated from the website