Emergency Services Application Intake is located at the Erie County Work Center - 1st floor Rath, 158 Pearl Street
The Department of Social Services offers temporary help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can't find a job or your job does not pay enough to meet your basic living expenses you may be eligible to receive help. Erie County has a Work First policy that focuses on the temporary nature of cash assistance and an individual's responsibility to achieve self-sufficiency.
Review the information included in the links above to learn more about the different types of assistance available.