Erie County Department of Social Services

Marie Cannon, Commissioner of Social Services

We envision a community where children, adults and families are healthy and safe and enjoy a quality life. As a responsive and efficient organization, we seek to continually engage the community in defining the role of Social Services. Our mission is to engage people in need and provide a broad range of efficient and effective assistance and services with community partners to facilitate a better future for the people of Erie County.

What's Happening in Erie County Department of Social Services

TRAN 1 & 2 teams; and MAAT unit; re-locate to Rath Building

Effective Monday, October 14, 2019, the Erie County Department of Social Services' Temporary Assistance TRAN 1 and 2 teams; as well as the MAAT (Multi-Abuse Assessment Team) unit; re-located from 290 Main Street to the Rath Building.

TRAN 1 and 2, previously located on the sixth floor of 290 Main Street, re-located to the fourth floor of the Rath Building, Room 400/403. Clients...

Fall 2019 benefit eligibility thresholds

The fall 2019 income-eligibility thresholds for the Erie County Department of Social Services program areas are as followed: