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