Due to limited funding, the Tompkins County Department of Social Services has established a waitlist for new applications and recertifications. We are still accepting new applications.
Please be advised:
• Complete and eligible applications and recertifications will be placed on a waitlist until additional funding becomes available. Please note that only applications and recertifications that are determined eligible will be added to the waitlist. Families must apply and complete the application and eligibility process to be placed on the waitlist.
• When funding resumes, cases on the waitlist will be prioritized by Federal and State guidelines.
Families who are recertifying will remain open if they fall any of the following three federal priority groups:
•Families experiencing Homelessness
• Families whose income falls under 300% of the State Income Standard (SIS)
• Families with children who have special needs
Who is NOT affected:
• Foster and protective child care cases will continue without interruption
• Temporary Assistance cases will continue without interruption
Here’s what to expect if you are applying now:
• Once your application is complete and you have been determined eligible, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified once additional funding becomes available.
• You will be contacted by a staff member of our CCAP Unit if you can reapply. Applications dated over 30 days will need to be resubmitted and updated documents may be required.