St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services

St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services

Details
Description:

6 Judson Street
Canton, New York 13617
Phone: (315) 379-2111
Fax: (315) 379-1072
Website: https://www.stlawco.org/Departments/SocialServices/

The St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services provides temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families to help them with their basic needs until they can become self-sufficient. Toward that end, we have employment programs and other supportive services such as day care so that people can find and maintain employment. We also administer programs which can assist people with their medical expenses and nutritional needs.

In addition, Children’s Services helps families deal with problems so they can stay together and, when necessary, provides foster care. Child Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse and neglect. Child Support assists in collecting financial support from legally responsible relatives.

Services Include:

  • Assistance Programs
    • Child Care Assistance: (315) 379-2285 or (315) 229-3127
    • Disabled Client Assistance Program: (315) 379-2146
    • Employment Assistance: (315) 229-3334
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): (315) 379-2155
    • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): (315) 379-2297
    • Medical Services: (315) 379-2701
    • Social Services Assistance with Burials: (315) 379-2164
    • Temporary Assistance: (315) 379-2155
  • Children’s Services
    • Adoption: (315) 379-2106
    • Child Protective Services: (315) 379-2106
    • Preventive Foster Care Services: (315) 379-2190
    • Foster Care: (315) 379-2137
    • Supportive Services: (315) 379-2137
  • Child Support: (888) 208-4485
  • Fraud Prevention: (315) 379-2145
  • Adult Protective Services: (315) 379-2148
Contact Information
6 Judson Street, Canton, New York 13617
(315) 379-2111
(315) 379-2278
  • St. Lawrence
  • County Agencies