Oneida County Department of Social Services

Utica Office (Main office)
Oneida County Office Bldg.
800 Park Avenue
Utica, NY 13501
Phone: (315) 798-5700
Email: socialservices@ocgov.net
Website: https://ocgov.net/departments/department-of-family-and-community-services/department-of-social-services/

Child Advocacy Center: (315) 732-3990
Website: https://ocgov.net/departments/child-advocacy-center/

The mission of the Oneida County Department of Social Services is to provide for financial and social services to eligible residents of Oneida County in accordance with federal, state and county laws. These services shall be provided in a manner that reflects respect for each individual and concern for enhancing family functioning, reducing dependency, and maintaining children and adults in the community where possible.

Services Include:

• Child Support Enforcement: (315) 798-5048 (Utica); (315) 798-5048 (Rome)
• Day Care Assistance: (315) 266-6191 (Utica); (315) 338-0242 (Rome)
• Child Assistance Program: (315) 798-5294
• Employment Unit: (315) 798-5015 (Utica); (315) 356-2842 (Rome)
• SNAP Benefits: (315) 798-5937 (Utica); (315) 356-2808 (Rome)
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): (315) 798-5559 (Utica); (315) 356-2840 (Rome)
• Medicaid: (315) 798-5511
• Child Protective Services: (315) 798-5264 (Utica); (315) 356-2873 (Rome)
• Adult Protective Services: (315) 798-5000
• Foster Care Services: (315) 798-5434
• Adoption/Homefinding Services: (315) 798-5434
• Temporary Assistance: (315) 798-5804 (Utica); (315) 356-2800 (Rome)