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Department of Social Services

Municipal Center
Building B

383 Broadway, Fort Edward, New York 12828

Telephone (518) 746-2300

Tammy DeLorme, Commissioner
 

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Washington County Department of Social Services is to protect those in need and to help individuals and families achieve and maintain independence and self-sufficiency.  Our responsibility is to maximize resources and to achieve optimal outcomes for the residents of Washington County .

Values:

·        We believe that our clients are valuable, worthwhile, and deserving of respect.

·        We maintain the highest level of ethical standards, integrity, discretion, and professionalism

·        We are accountable and efficient in providing services in support of this mission.

 Overall Agency Goal:

To create and maintain a single Agency focus across all Divisions providing the most effective services
and supports for clients resulting in safety, empowerment, self sufficiency, personal responsibility and
independence.

Hours:  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday

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Annual Report 2009 Adobe Reader Required (3.5mb) News and Events
Adult Services Adoption Services
Child Protective Services Child Preventive Services
Child Support Enforcement Day Care
Employment Food Stamps / Food Pantry
Fraud  HEAP 2008-2009
Medicaid / Medical Services Foster Care / Placement Service
Temporary Assistance Welfare Reform Act
new- Transportation Request Forms Planning for Special Needs Program

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Forms and Flyers - Fraud Tip Line Adobe Reader Required

- Adolescent Preventive Services Adobe Reader Required

- Family Resolutions Program Adobe Reader Required

- Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families SERVICES
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- When a Child Needs a Home
A Handbook for Relatives and Friends
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- What is Foster Care? Adobe Reader Required

- PINS* Adjustment Program Adobe Reader Required

- Washington County CARES (1.26mb) Adobe Reader Required

- Truancy Prevention Program Adobe Reader Required
- Caregivers Guide To:
Preventive Services and Preventive Respite
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- To be a Foster Parent Adobe Reader Required
   
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