The mission of the Department of Social Services is to provide financial assistance and support services to eligible Suffolk County residents. You must complete the application process, including signing the last page of the application and being interviewed.NOTE: If you have any questions while completing these forms, you may call the Employee. Be sure to answer all the questions. If you are married and living with your spouse, you must complete both the "Self" and "Spouse" questions on the application. This packet is designed so that you may be able to represent yourself and complete your divorce without an attorney. Spouses of active duty service members are not eligible for Yellow Ribbon funds, but dependents are eligible whether the service member is active duty or not. You can apply: Online, if you are within 3 months of age 62 or older, or. To make an appointment to apply for the program, or if you have questions, call , or . There are two benefits available under the Plan that apply to the surviving spouse of a participant.