In cooperation with other human service agencies, municipalities, and community based agencies, DSS coordinates, plans, delivers and funds a variety of programs and services to support families. Through these funds and through direct provision of services families receive counseling, education, case management, home management, etc., to help reduce conditions of impoverishment or dependency. DSS social workers along with community workers coordinate the appropriate services.
Program provides prevention, intervention and treatment services to individuals and families.
Supportive activities, which include homemaking service, child care, and emergency foster placement are provided by private agencies and individuals. Eligibility depends on income levels related to Medicaid, certification of need by a physician or agency and social worker judgement. This program provides shelter services, including support staff, emergency food and living expenses and social services for victims of household abuse. It is also intended to reduce the incidence of household abuse through preventive education programs. The Department contracts with non-profit organizations to provide these services in their localities.