Recent News from New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance

Free Income Tax Assistance, Valuable Tax Credits, Available to Low-Income Workers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:44 -0000

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that eligible low-income New Yorkers can take advantage of free income tax preparation and e-filing s...

Funding to Be Offered to Help Low-Income Parents Move Back Into Workforce

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:36:02 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) today announced New York has received $16.5 million in federal funding to help low-income parents pay for child care, allowi...

State Announces $19 Million Awarded to Provide Services to Those in Supportive Housing

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:16:36 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that more than $19 million in funding has been awarded to help organizations provide services to residents of supportive housing programs in communities across New York...

State Announces $5.4 Million in Homeless Housing Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:56:59 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $5.4 million in capital funding has been awarded for three supportive housing programs in Monroe and Suffolk counties. The three projects being funded through OTDA...

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:17:45 -0000

HHAC is a public benefit corporation authorized to administer the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP). The purpose of this program is to expand and improve the supply of housing and services for homeless persons within the State of New ...

State Announces Home Heating Help Available Beginning November 16

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:17:56 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that New York State's Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will open for the season on Wednesday, November 16. HEAP provides assistance to help low-income and elderly ...

State Announces Chemung County Residents Now Eligible To Apply For Disaster Food Stamp Benefits

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:16:33 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that Chemung County has been added to the list of counties where disaster food stamp benefits are being made available to households hard-hit by Tropical Storm Lee.

State Announces Funding for Targeted Food Stamp Outreach

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:57:47 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $2.1 million has been awarded to seven not-for-profit organizations across New York State to encourage innovative efforts in providing outreach to those who may qu...

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:40:57 -0000

State Announces Funding to Help Food Stamp Recipients Boost Job Skills

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:14:25 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $16 million in funding is being used to provide work-focused education and training services to low-income New Yorkers receiving Food Stamps.

State Announces Emergency Replacement Food Stamp Benefits Due to Hurricane Irene

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:43:19 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that Food Stamp recipients who lost food as a result of Hurricane Irene can obtain replacement Food Stamp benefits.

OTDA Honors Onondaga County Child Support Program

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:50:23 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that the Onondaga County Department of Social Services' child support unit was recently honored for the Best Overall Performance for a Large County for 2010.

State Announces Funding for Schools to Assist Refugee Children

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:31:54 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that more than $3.6 million has been awarded to organizations in Buffalo, Rochester and Utica to help their local school districts support the needs of refugee children...

Governor Cuomo Proclaims August Child Support Awareness Month in New York State

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:31:36 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has issued a Proclamation designating August as "Child Support Awareness Month," in New York State. Throughout August, OTDA will highlight...

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Thu, 19 May 2011 16:02:23 -0000

New York State Receives Additional Home Heating Assistance Funding

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:00:53 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that the federal government recently released additional Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding, pushing New York's total for the 2010-11 winter sea...

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:17:46 -0000

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:45:18 -0000

Meeting of the Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC)

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:29:41 -0000

State Announces Legislation Focusing on Improved Child Well-Being

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:05:11 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today highlighted legislation that will enhance the well-being of children by making it easier for low-income noncustodial parents to meet their child support obligations and improve t...

State Announces Legislation Focusing on Improved Child Well-Being

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:38:28 -0000

"This legislation brings much-needed clarity and simplification to the process of modifying child support orders, keeps orders in line with what noncustodial parents are capable of paying, ultimately resulting in increased contributions toward sup...

State Announces Federal Funding for Job Training in Health Care Field

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:06:27 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that four organizations in New York State have been awarded a total of $6 million in federal grants to provide training to low-income individuals that will lead to empl...

New York State Fathers Encouraged To Participate In "Dads Take Your Child To School" Sept. 21

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:01:40 -0000

Dads and father figures are urged to accompany their children to school on Tuesday, September 21, as part of national healthy families and responsible fatherhood initiatives.

State of New York Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:31:57 -0000

New York State Fathers Encouraged To Participate In "Dads Take Your Child To School" Sept. 21

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:39:48 -0000

Dads and father figures are urged to accompany their children to school on Tuesday, September 21, as part of national healthy families and responsible fatherhood initiatives.

New York City Fathers Encouraged To Participate In "Dads Take Your Child To School" Sept. 13

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:02:17 -0000

Dads and father figures are urged to accompany their children to school on Monday, September 13, as part of a national healthy families initiative.

Governor Paterson Proclaims August Child Support Month

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:26:06 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced today that Governor David A. Paterson has issued an official Proclamation declaring August as Child Support Month in New York State, highlighting how essential child support ...

Meeting of HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:35:33 -0000

The NYS HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council is consulted in the development of the HEAP State Plan and in the coordination of energy-related programs. The HEAP Block Grant Advisory Council is composed of representatives from state and local governme...

Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation to Meet

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:55:17 -0000

State Announces Additional Federal Home Heating Assistance to Help Struggling Low-Income New Yorkers

Tue, 11 May 2010 16:21:53 -0000

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that 500,000 of New York's neediest households will receive additional federal funding to assist in meeting their current energy costs. The additional assistance is be...