Erie County Probation

07/24/2024

Thank you to Ellie Grace for visiting our office and for helping us to celebrate Week!

07/23/2024

Did you know that the Erie County Senior Services University Express program offers in-person and virtual classes for older adults in Erie County on dozens of topics?

Some of our favorites:
Hands only CPR
Balance is Key: A Guide to Fall Prevention
Make Friends with Your Freezer
Learn How to “Stop the Bleed”
Vaccines: What You Need to Know
Harm Reduction 101

See the full list at https://www4.erie.gov/universityexpress/classes

Recorded classes are available to watch on YouTube https://www4.erie.gov/universityexpress/recorded-classes

07/22/2024

Thank you, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, for helping us to celebrate our amazing staff!

07/22/2024

This week is Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, when we recognize the importance of community-based supervision. This , we thank our staff for all of its dedication and hard work in helping to make our community safer!

07/19/2024

While Erie County computer systems are partially down due to the Crowdstrike global outage, our offices remain open at this time. Please keep any appointments unless you hear otherwise. We will keep you updated!

07/16/2024

Please also keep an eye on the news for any nasty weather coming today.

Your heat risk can range from no risk to extreme risk, depending on your health, the temperature and the air quality where you live. Check the Heat Risk here: http://ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/HeatRisk/ and take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones: http://health.ny.gov/extremeheat

07/15/2024

07/11/2024

Eat free ice cream to help FeedMore WNY raise money! Get there fast if you are downtown :)

07/10/2024

Be careful out there today.

View more info about weather watches/warnings here: https://www.wivb.com/weather/weather-alerts

The remnants of Beryl will bring unsettled weather to Western New York today. Heavy rain, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes possible.

07/09/2024

Some drugs and medical supplies require prior authorization before NYRx can cover them. If your medication or medical supply needs approval, you can ask your doctor about requesting approval, or your doctor or pharmacist can recommend an alternative medication or medical supply that does not require approval. For more information on NYRx, the pharmacy program, visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/pharmacy.htm.

07/09/2024

Kids need healthy food to fuel summer fun! USDA partners with local schools and community orgs to serve healthy, no-cost meals to kids & teens ages 18 and under.

Families can use the following tools to find sites near them:
• Text “food” to 304-304
• Use the map on SummerMealsNY.org
• Call 211 or 1-866-3-HUNGRY

07/08/2024

To learn more about Erie 1 BOCES adult career training and financial assistance programs, please visit https://www.e1b.org/en/adult-career-training/adult-career-training.aspx andhttps://www.e1b.org/en/adult-career-training/resources/Student-Services-Adult-Ed/19-20-PDFs-Student-Services-WFD/QR-Code-Financial-Assistance-Flyer-REV.pdf

OPEN HOUSE!!
Come tour the new Workforce Development South training facility (950 Thruway Plaza Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225) and learn about all of our Trades and Manufacturing programs!

Dates:
July 19th (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
July 24th (4:00pm - 7:00 pm)

See you there!

07/02/2024

Have a great holiday!

06/28/2024

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes.

06/27/2024

Erie County Senior Services, in collaboration with community partners, offers the Going Places Transportation Program as a service to older adults (aged 60+).

For more info, including service areas & instructions on scheduling a ride, go to: www3.erie.gov/seniorservices/transportation

06/26/2024

Did you know that Compass House serves over 300 clients per year at our Resource Center? Our Resource Center is a safe place where young adults aged 14-24 can come for help. When they arrive, they will be assigned a case manager who will assist them with anything they may need, from finding a job and securing housing to learning financial skills and navigating legal issues. Whatever they need, we are here to help. Clients can visit us anytime between 9 am-5 pm on weekdays to get food, personal care items, clothing, or a bus pass. They can also stop by to do their laundry! Our Resource Center is located at 1451 Main St. in Buffalo, NY. Stop by and see how we can help!

06/25/2024

TONIGHT!

Today is the day!! 📌Attn. Job Seekers!! We are hosting a Job Fair today, 3-7pm at the Buffalo Convention Center. Stop by and be interviewed on site. Please spread the word with your network. Visit our website for more information: https://www3.erie.gov/socialservices/ecdss-job-opportunities

06/25/2024

Dozens of employers will be looking for candidates at tomorrow's job fair at the downtown library. For more information, please visit https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/11466019.

06/25/2024

Reading with the comforts of home!

Did you know? "Library by Mail" is a FREE service that brings library materials to the homebound through the mail—offered by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Learn more at: buffalolib.org/mobile-services/library-mail

Questions? Call: 716-858-7156 …or email: [email protected]

Cc: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library

06/24/2024

Great job to Officer Cheatom, who again organized a wonderful team for Ride for Roswell! Thank you to her, Probation Supervisor Higgins, retired Supervisor Geier, Officer McPartland and their families and friends for riding, volunteering and helping the team to raise more than $7,000! Also, thank you to other department staffers who rode with other teams, volunteered and donated.

06/21/2024

This coming Tuesday!

Save the date! The Erie County Department of Social Services is hosting a job fair at the Buffalo Convention Center on June 25th. Bring copies of your resume and be prepared for onsite interviews!

06/20/2024

Know your rights.

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth! Our offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.

What is Juneteenth? The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture offers resources to help young children understand and celebrate through conversations, books, activities, and more: https://s.si.edu/3mTNvH3

06/18/2024

For a full listing of available jobs and other information, please visit https://www3.erie.gov/employment.

We just announced our Clerk Typist- Schools exam. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 26th. The exam is Saturday, August 3rd. Learn more here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/erieco/jobs/4530001/clerk-typist-schools-42-326?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

06/18/2024

Stay cool out there, and drink plenty of water!

Peak of the heat will be Today and Wednesday with heat index values each afternoon climbing into the mid to upper 90s region wide and a few low 100s across the Genesee Valley. Remember to drink plenty of water, find air conditioning, avoid strenuous activities and a few other things listed in the image to beat the heat!

06/14/2024

2024 Double Up Food Bucks NY Season Kicks Off on June 15th!

NYS has announced that the Double Up Food Bucks NY program is launching early this year, starting on June 15th, at farmers markets, farm stands and mobile markets! This program continues to provide a fantastic opportunity for SNAP shoppers to make healthier food choices more affordable.

Here's how it works:

1) Find the nearest farmers market, farm stand, or mobile market near you at https://doubleupnys.com/find-a-location

2) Contact the market or visit their website for the most up-to-date operating days/hours.

3) Visit the market and shop for fresh fruits and vegetables with your SNAP benefits and you will get a dollar-for-dollar match in Double Up Food Bucks, up to $20 per day, to spend on more fresh fruits and vegetables.

Help support your local farmers by shopping at farmers markets, farm stands and mobile markets this season! If you have a question about how Double Up Food Bucks NY works at a specific market or farm stand, contact the market and ask for more information, market staff is happy to help!

06/13/2024

Today our staff gathered for a photo to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community.

If you are searching for community services and resources, please visit the following sites:

http://www.pridecenterwny.org/

https://www.buffalolib.org/subject-guides/community-connections/lgbtq

https://www.pflagbuffalo.org/wny-resources

https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/youth/lgbtq

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/lgbtqia

06/11/2024

For more information, please attend the event at the library at 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, or visit https://kensingtonexpressway.dot.ny.gov/LocalHire.aspx.

06/11/2024

Addiction, like other illnesses, is treatable. If you suffer from an addiction please call our 24 hour helpline at 716-831-7007 to talk to a trained professional and start down your road to recovery today.