Opportunities for Broome offers referrals to appropriate agencies in cases of low-income families needing emergency assistance.

Temporary Assistance is Chautauqua County's term for federal and state temporary assistance programs. These programs give short-term help to families and individuals as they work toward self-sufficiency; Family Assistance provides cash assistance to needy families that include a minor child living with a parent (including families where both parents are in the household) or a caretaker relative; Safety Net assistance; Services and Assistance Programs for Non-Parent Caregivers; indigent burials (Indigent Burials

The local district provides for burial when a Temporary Assistance recipient or other indigent person dies leaving no funds or insurance sufficient to pay the cost and there are no relatives, friends or other persons liable or willing to take responsibility for the burial expense.) .

Provides undesignated temporary financial aid to low income people and families for daily necessities.

Provides municipal services that include: Marriage licenses, dog licenses, handicap permits, town building, zoning and sign permits

The Diabetes Assocation of the Southern Tier (DAST) may be able to offer one-time financial assistance for individuals struggling with diabetes.

Temporary Assistance

The Temporary Assistance Unit works to provide benefits and services to eligible individuals and families according to federal and state laws and regulations while striving to assist each recipient to become self-sufficient.

Temporary Assistance Services

The Temporary Assistance Unit provides the following areas of services:

•Child Care Subsidy

•Employment

•Electronic Benefits Transfer

•Family Assistance

•Food Stamps

•HEAP

•Safety Net Assistance

Temporary Assistance provides short-term help to families and individuals as they work toward self-sufficiency. If you are unable to work, can’t find a job, or your job does not pay enough to meet your basic needs, Temporary Assistance may be able to help you pay expenses. Eligibility for Family Assistance and Safety Net Assistance is determined based on income, resources, and cooperation with all required actions.

Family Assistance

Family Assistance is a cash benefit program providing payments to eligible households with children. Benefits are based on the household size, income, resources available, and the needs and expenses of the household as defined by state and federal regulations. Under welfare reform, an adult is eligible for a lifetime limit of 60 total months.

Safety Net Assistance

Safety Net Assistance is a program of financial assistance to needy individuals and childless couples that do not meet the requirements for Family Assistance or SSI. Generally, cash Safety Net Assistance is received for a 24-month lifetime total. After reaching the lifetime limit, benefits are received as non-cash vouchers or direct payments to vendors like landlords or utilities.

Temporary help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can't find a job, or your job does not pay enough, TA may help to pay for some of your basic expenses.

Applicants may also be issued SNAP and Medicaid benefits and referred to other resources to help them overcome obstacles to becoming financially stable.

TA is temporary help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can’t find a job, or your job does not pay enough, TA may be able to help you pay for your expenses.

One must apply for the benefit in person.

WHD serves families located within WINDSOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT with food on a monthly basis. To apply, bring ID for everyone in household, a current bill showing your address. All food distributed is purchased by the pantry. Funding is provided by grants, local community support and fundraisers. To volunteer or receive information on future projects call 217-8839.

Temporary, emergency financial aid to eligible individuals and families