Department Of Social Services
About
The Department of Social Services coordinates applications for public assistance, including food stamps, cash aid, and childcare subsidies. Immigration support services and Medicaid enrollment also fall under their umbrella. Providing referrals for housing assistance and emergency shelter is another core function. They assist residents with SNAP benefit renewals and benefit replacement requests. Questions about overpayments and fair hearing requests route through their specialists. The office sits inside the Financial District, close to city transit hubs.
Visit the offices at 180 Water St New York, NY 10038 if you need documentation notarized for an application. Phone (212) 331-6000 to confirm required documents before you arrive. A quick look at the map shows the Battery Park-area entrance right off the waterfront.
