MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Department of Social Services is to provide financial assistance and supportive services to eligible individuals and families in Nassau County, consistent with Federal and State laws.  Specifically, the Department is responsible to:

• Provide aid to eligible recipients through the Family Assistance, Safety Net, Day Care, Employment, Food Stamp, Medicaid and Home Energy Assistance Programs.
  
• Establish an initial child support obligation of a legally responsible individual through the Family Court, collect support payments, enforce and modify existing support orders.
  
• Protect children, adults and families by enforcing the mandates of New York State Social Services Law.
  
• Provide secure detention for youths at the Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center whose cases are awaiting disposition in Family, District or County courts.