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Recent News from New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance
New York State Receives Federal Recognition for Child Support Enhancements
New York State was recognized this week by the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) for implementing a new electronic court filing process in New York City - a pilot project designed to improve the experience of children and families...
Human Trafficking Task Force Releases First Annual Report
A New York State task force today released a series of recommendations aimed at further strengthening what is already the nation's most comprehensive approach to the scourge of human trafficking.
First New York State Fatherhood Conference Set for October
Responsible fatherhood will be the focus of the first New York State Fatherhood Conference, which is being hosted by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) along with the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS),...
State Announces New Job Training Program for Low-Income Workers
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $5 million in federal funding will be made available to provide education and training programs designed to better prepare individuals - especially young adults - ...
Governor Paterson Proclaims August Child Support Month
Governor David A. Paterson has issued a Proclamation declaring August as Child Support Month in New York State, recognizing how vital child support payments are, especially in these difficult economic times.
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Queens
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the final of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fam...
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Long Island
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the 12th of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fami...
Online Food Stamp Application Launched in Ulster County
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Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Hudson Valley
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Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Plattsburgh
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the seventh of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working families.
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Watertown
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Media Advisory: State Funding Aims to Ease Stress on Military Families
Commissioner David A. Hansell, of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), will visit Jefferson County Tuesday, July 15, to tour programs the State has funded, through the Jefferson County Department of Social Servi...
Food Stamps Help To Fill Gaps in Difficult Economy
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced today that efforts to ease access to vital nutritional benefits for low-income working New Yorkers are already showing dramatic results.
State Commissioner Discusses Plans for Upcoming Heating Season
David A. Hansell, Commissioner of the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, today called on leaders in Washington to provide additional funding for home energy assistance to help address a pending crisis for low-income families this...
State, Federal Officials to Highlight Food Stamps in Syracuse
State, federal and county officials will hold a media availability at the Food Bank of Central New York.
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Utica
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the sixth of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fam...
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Utica
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the sixth of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fam...
Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation To Meet
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Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Binghamton
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the fifth of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fam...
REVISED - Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Syracuse
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the fourth of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fa...
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Syracuse
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the fourth of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fa...
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Rochester
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the third of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fam...
Meeting of Block Grant Advisory Council/Interagency Taskforce
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Homeless Housing And Assistance Corporation To Meet
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Struggling to Get By? New Website Helps Determine If You May Qualify for Supports
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced the launch of a new website -- myBenefits.ny.gov - that allows any New Yorker to go online and find out if he or she may qualify for work support benefits and ...
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Buffalo
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the second of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fa...
Media Advisory
WHO: Members of Governor Paterson’s Economic Security Cabinet, including Co-Chairs Paul Francis, Director of State Operations, David A. Hansell, Commissioner of the State Office of Temporary and Disability, (OTDA) and M. Patricia Smith, Comm...
Online Food Stamp Application Launched in Jefferson County
State and local officials today marked the official launch of an online application for Food Stamp benefits for Jefferson County residents, during an event at the North Country Children’s Clinic in Watertown.
Media Advisory: Online Food Stamp Application Launched In Watertown
WHO: Elizabeth Berlin, Deputy Commissioner NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA); Laura Cerow, Jefferson County Social Services Commissioner; officials from the Community Action Planning Council, Office for the Aging, Cornell Co...
Joint Effort by State Agencies to Fight Food Stamp Fraud
Commissioners David A. Hansell, of the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), and Denise O’Donnell, of the State Division of Criminal Justice Services, today announced that the State is stepping up efforts to combat Food...
Fathers and Family the Subject of Kids’ Art Contest
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and Parent Help are sponsoring an art/photo contest highlighting the important roles fathers and family play in children’s lives.
Public Meeting Webcast Advisory
The Homeless Housing and Assistance Corp. (HHAC) will meet Tuesday, May 13, at 1 p.m., at the New York Network/SUNY SAT, South Concourse, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223.
New York State Teams with Chiefs to Celebrate Fatherhood
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), Parent Help and the Syracuse Chiefs are sponsoring an art/photo contest highlighting the important roles fathers and family play in children’s lives.
New York State Teams with Valley Cats to Celebrate Fatherhood
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), Parent Help and the Tri-City Valley Cats are sponsoring an art/photo contest highlighting the important roles fathers and family play in children’s lives.