How would I apply for assistance such as TANF, Emergency Assistance, Emergency Housing or Medicaid and what would I need to bring?
You can apply for assistance by appearing at the Dutchess County Department of Social Services’ office at 60 Market Street, Poughkeepsie any morning at 8:30. You will need to complete an application for assistance. The Public Assistance division interviews that day anyone who applies between 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM. Anyone who appears after noon is asked to return the next day prior to noon. The Department keeps the application to preserve the date. If an emergency exists that cannot be met without an interview, or if the individual works or has transportation issues, the Public Assistance division will interview that individual in the afternoon. All applicants are seen on a first come first served basis unless they have a medical reason not to be able to wait. You will need to bring the identification described in the Basic Identification section of this guide as well as proof or verification of: • Income – both earned and unearned • Resources – bank accounts, vehicles, trust funds, etc.
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- How would I apply for assistance such as TANF, Emergency Assistance, Emergency Housing or Medicaid and what would I need to bring?
