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Social services in New York

Official New York websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve New York residents through local offices.

Medicaid is run by the Department of Health; child care assistance by the Office of Children and Family Services.

State-run programs

These programs are funded federally but applications go through New York.

SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (Temporary Assistance).govcheck pending
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistance.govcheck pending
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page

Federal programs with New York offices

Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.

HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Official New York resources

State agency

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

otda.ny.gov

Benefits portal

myBenefits

Apply, renew, and check case status online.

mybenefits.ny.gov

Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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November 3, 2026
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