Programs & Services

The Rockland County Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a wide range of eligibility programs and services to families and individuals to assist them in meeting their basic needs for food, shelter and medical care. 

We also offer a broad range of support services, including services to strengthen family life, prevent family disruption, promote individual functioning and keep families together; temporary placement in foster homes, group homes or institutions; and services to help the elderly or disabled remain in their own home. 

Below is a brief description of several of our eligibility and support services.  Please click on the navigation bar to the left to obtain additional information and, if applicable, application instructions. 

Eligibility Programs:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enable households to supplement their food budget.
• Home Assistance Energy Program (HEAP) assists households to pay their energy bills.
• Medicaid is one of the many medical insurance programs that provide health insurance to individuals. 
• Temporary Assistance provides temporary help to individuals and families who are unable to work or working in a job that pays less than the poverty level. 
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Support Services:

• Children and Family Services provides preventive and protective services to children, adults and families.
• Adult Services assists adults, age 18 and order, with services such as coordinating home care services, assessments in order to formulate a plan of care, etc.   
• Legal Services encompass many areas, including initiating Child Support orders, investigating fraud and recoupment from recipients when assets or resources are later uncovered.