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Rensselaer County Department of Social Services, TROY, NY

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About: Rensselaer County Department of Social Services

  • Name:Rensselaer County Department of Social Services
    Description:

    Located at 1600 7th Ave, Troy provides financial assistance such as Temporary Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). This building also houses the Adult Protective unit, the Child Support Enforcement and Collection unit, Home Care unit, and the Fraud/Investigative unit.

    Burials-

    Financial assistance is available for the burial of indigent individuals. For more information on burial assistance, call 518-266-7970.

    Employment-

    The Project HIRE Unit provides employment services to individuals on assistance. Referrals are made to employers, vocational centers, BOCES and EOC. Caseworkers assess individuals' needs and make referrals for employment or for training when the individual is not employment ready. For more information on the Project HIRE Unit, call 518-266-7840.

    Provider Address:Rensselaer County Public Assistance Building, 1600 7th Ave, Rensselaer, TROY, NY, 12180

    [Business]: Rensselaer County Public Assistance Building, 1600 7th Ave, , , , TROY, NY, 12180

    Provider Telephone:518-266-7800
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Additional Information

  • Last Update:2/14/2025 8:37 AM

Travel Information

  • Public Transportation:Yes
    Bus Service Access:CDTA

Accessibility

  • Disability Accessible:Yes
    Overnight Access:No