| Mission
Statement
"The mission of the
Westchester County Department of Social Services is to
empower its customers to become independent and to ensure the health,
safety and protection of vulnerable adults and children."
Revenue
Source:
The majority of the financial
resources needed to fund the programs and activities of the Westchester
County Department of Social Services comes from a combinations of Federal, State and County
monies.
- Departmental Revenue:
Refunds are paid to Social Services to reduce costs associated with specific items of
assistance appearing on a previous or current payment roll. Support and collection unit
revenues represent successful recovery of court ordered child support payments for
specific relief categories.
- Federal and State Aid:
Federal and State aid for direct relief payments, salary and administrative costs,
and
program costs are based on actual expenditures. The rate is determined based upon the
classification of customers served, as well as, whether the program is reimbursable at the
Federal and State level. The following relief and program costs are reimbursable:
Medical Assistance
Family Assistance
Safety Net
Child (Foster) Care
Emergency Assistance to Families
Emergency Assistance to Adults
Food Stamps
Special Items
Indirect Social Services
Day Care
Salaries and Administration
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