You can call the Suffolk County's Child Care Unit at (631) 854-3349 to request that an application package be mailed to your home. You can obtain an application package from any of the Suffolk DSS Centers. Click here to locate the nearest center DSS.
Employment Insurance (EI) family caregiver benefits provide temporary financial assistance to eligible individuals who are away from work to care for or support a critically ill or injured family member.
Yes, you may call the Office for the Aging (OFA) @ (631) 853-8326. OFA staff will assist you with filing a HEAP application and submitting necessary documents. They may also advise you as to other programs for which you may be eligible.
➢ Call to make an appointment: (631) 854-3183 A worker will call you back within one business day to answer any questions, determine the appropriate petition to file and discuss the documentation you must provide.
Who Can Apply for a Child Care Voucher? Your family may qualify for child care assistance if your family's income falls below 85% of the State Median Income and you have an approved reason for seeking child care ("reason for care"). This reason must be at least one of the following: You work 10+ hours per week.
SWEP. The Suffolk Works Employment Program (SWEP) helps Temporary Assistance applicants and recipients obtain the skills they need to find employment. Once employed, families can receive help with childcare and other work-related expenses.
You may receive Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits for Parents of Critically Ill Children (PCIC) for up to 35 weeks if you have to be absent from work to provide care or support to your critically ill or injured child.
➢ Call to make an appointment: (631) 854-3183 A worker will call you back within one business day to answer any questions, determine the appropriate petition to file and discuss the documentation you must provide.