Adult and Child Services

provided by Wayne County Department of Social Services

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Wayne County Social Services Department

77 Water Street
Lyons NY 14489
Main:
315-946-4881
Hours:
M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM.
Bus Service:

Public Transportation Available.

Email:
Alyssa.Rittenhouse​@dfa.state.ny.us

* Investigates abuse, exploitation, neglect (by self or caretakers) for adults and offers the following services:

  • Counseling
  • Case management
  • Advocacy

* Investigates abuse, exploitation, neglect (by self or caretakers) for children.

  • Emergency placement of abused or neglected children and access to foster care if required

* Offers foster care, adoption and home finding.

* Provides services for families in crisis to avoid the need for foster care placement.

  • Casework/referral services
  • Family preservation programs
  • Medicaid transportation services

Eligibility: Call for eligibility requirements.

Application Process: Call or walk in.

Required Documentation: Call for information.

Fees: No fees for service.

Coverage Note: Wayne County.

 

Wayne County Department of Social Services administers benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, Child Support, Adult and Child Welfare Services (Preventive, Foster Care/Adoption, Protective), and HEAP.