Lewis County Department of Social Services

03/22/2023

Lewis County Department of Social Service Seeking Adults Interested in Becoming Foster Parents

Lewis County Department of Social Service Seeking Adults Interested in Becoming Foster Parents

03/22/2023

Did you know you can pay your child support by mail, online, or in person? Visit childsupport.ny.gov or check out the flyer below for more information.

03/21/2023

Do you have questions about the supportive housing project? Snow Belt Housing Company, Inc. and other local agencies will be available on Thursday, March 23rd at 6pm.

03/20/2023

Did you know changes to the NYS Medicaid Pharmacy benefits take effect April 1st? Visit health.ny.gov/NYRx for more info.

03/17/2023

🤩It's FRIDAY! Head to Lewis County Department of Social Services (Glenfield location) at ⏰10:30 AM⏰ TODAY and join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County for a 🍎FREE🍎 Food Demonstration, enjoy samples, and learn some great things- including new recipes!🍀Did you know: March is National Nutrition Month! what a great way to celebrate!🍀

03/16/2023

03/15/2023

NRCIL still has a few seats left on their bus going to Albany on March 21st!

03/08/2023

Lewis County COAT | Ithaca College

Lewis County COAT | Ithaca College

What is the COAT Program? Connecting Older Adults to Technology (COAT) provides 10 individuals with a free smart device and individual coaching sessions over 8 weeks. Digital coaches are matched with an older adult to help them learn how to use their new device. The program goal is to improve the di...

03/02/2023

Don't forget Colton from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be in Glenfield with another FREE cooking demo (and samples!) tomorrow morning at 10:30. Stop in and check it out!

03/02/2023

It is time to sign up! Save the date! Saturday, April 22nd!!
We are looking for 25-30 Lewis County youth (grades 8,9, or 10) to be a part of our first ever youth summit!
Check in with your office or guidance counselor at school for more information. Or message us on here or [email protected] for more information or an application.

Transportation and lunch provided, you bring the enthusiasm!

02/28/2023

02/28/2023

Interested in joining the DSS team? We are hiring! But hurry applications must be submitted by 3/2. For more information visit: https://www.lewiscounty.org/jobs

A new job opportunity with Lewis County Civil Service for a Senior Account Clerk. See the attached flyer for details and information on how to apply.

02/27/2023

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

OTDA has released a second round of Emergency HEAP effective today, February 27th. For more information visit:

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

02/21/2023

New Child Support Debit Cards will be mailed by March 31st 2023. For more information click here 👉https://childsupport.ny.gov/dcse/debitcard.html

02/17/2023

Our office will be closed Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

02/14/2023

National Grid is introducing new programs to help customers financially. For more information on how to apply visit: https://www.heartshare.org/our-programs/energy-assistance-and-community-development/

02/10/2023

🥦 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County has announced three upcoming ‘Local Food to You’ Workshops & Cooking Demonstrations for the Community in Lewis County!
🍞Register at: https://ccejefferson.org/events/2023/01/24/local-food-to-you
🍎Questions? Contact Lindsey Promitas
Phone: (315) 788-8450 EXT. 248
Email: [email protected]

02/03/2023

Lewis County, New York- Lewis County Youth Bureau

The Lewis County Youth Bureau has posted their applications for the available 2023 funds. More information and the applications can be found here:

The Lewis County Youth Bureau Advisory Board was established February 5, 1997. It was created by resolution and adopted by the Lewis County Board of Legislators. The board is made up of members from government, non-government, and student representatives from each Lewis County School District. The r...

02/03/2023

🌡Dangerously low wind chills of up to -40 degrees will impact the North Country on Friday 2/3 and Saturday 2/4.
🌡Exposed skin can be frostbitten in a very short time so use lots of caution if you must be outdoors.
🌡Remember that the Warming Center at Bethel Nazarene Church on Route 12 in Lowville is open 7 pm - 7 am every day.

02/02/2023

Come see Colton from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County tomorrow morning at 10:30 for another easy recipe! This class is open to everyone and FREE.

02/01/2023

Did you know?? The Lewis County Real Property Office is holding upcoming Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption Forums.
Local Assessors and a representative from Lewis County Office for the Aging will be present to answer questions and provide information!

01/30/2023

Emergency SNAP Allotment benefits have been eliminated under federal law. February will be the last month the Emergency Allotments will be issued. Beginning in March, only regular monthly SNAP benefits will be issued to eligible households. For more information, visit otda.ny.gov/EA-SNAP

01/27/2023

Don't forget... Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be here today at 10:30 hosting a FREE food demo!

01/26/2023

Things Happening Thursday!
Just a reminder post that today is the Point in Time Homelessness Survey for Lewis County. If you know of someone who is homeless or at risk, reach out to the agencies listed and get details on how to help!

01/25/2023

01/24/2023

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County has expanded their FREE workshops at the Lyons Falls Library. The classes will be held Fridays February 3rd - February 24th. Register here 👉reg.cce.cornell.edu/NewYearNewFoods_222

01/23/2023

Free SNAP-Ed Classes and Cooking Demos to be Held Every Friday at Lewis County Department of Social Services Office

Free SNAP-Ed Classes and Cooking Demos to be Held Every Friday at Lewis County Department of Social Services Office

*NOTE: No registration required. Just come to the Lewis County DSS office, currently located in the former Glenfield Elementary building in Glenfield, at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays to join in.*

01/18/2023

We have received multiple calls today regarding active text message EBT scams. If you receive a text similar to the one below do not give out your EBT card information. If you have given out your card please call 315-376-5400 for a replacement card. If your benefits are stolen they can not be reissued.

01/18/2023

EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

OTDA has created a dedicated website page in response to all of the EBT scams and skimming going on. Click here for more information 👇

Programs that Help Low-income New Yorkers Make Ends Meet. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance supervises support programs for families and individuals.

01/13/2023

Our office will be closed Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, January 17th.

01/12/2023

Check out another FREE workshop being put on by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County at the Lyons Falls Library. Interested in attending? You can register here 👉https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=NewYearNewSnacks-2_222

01/11/2023

Starting January 20th, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be holding FREE food demos here at DSS every Friday at 10:30 am.

01/06/2023

‼️Fraud Alert‼️ Please do not share your personal information with these individuals. If you have already shared your information you should call 888-328-6399 to change your PIN or request a new card.

01/06/2023

Local Food to You

Local Food to You

Watch a food demonstration, get a free sample, and take home a recipe! Meet a local farmer and learn about the people who grow the food you love! Participants that live in the Black River Valley Region will receive a FREE $24 voucher to buy locally raised meat at the workshop! Limi...

01/06/2023

Group Chat

Group Chat