Also for information on Social Services programs. For people who believe their case was improperly denied or closed or their benefits were improperly reduced or calculated. Persons are encouraged to request a conference with a Supervisor before asking for a fair hearing.
Conferences can often supply satisfactory explanation of an intended action.
To report welfare fraud, contact the Special Investigations Unit's hotline. If there are no funds available from private resources, the Department of Social Services covers basic burial costs for Public Assistance recipients, stillborn infants or any other person found dead in the County who is not under the jurisdiction of another social services district. Approval prior to finalization with Funeral Home is required.