Erie County has been working with local child care organizations, providers, school districts and community organizations to create Virtual Learning Support Centers (VLSCs). These are supervised programs that children can attend on the days they are designated to complete their school work remotely. The aim of the VLSC establishment is to ensure that they are opening and operating in...
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
We can help you from home
The Erie County Department of Social Services offers the following remote service channels to ensure that social services are accessible to the most vulnerable Erie County residents without the need to travel to County offices. We urge our clients and those in need to stay safe and allow us to help you from home! |
Day Care Assistance to Families
The Erie County Department of Social Services has allocated Live Well Erie CARES Act funding to expand the childcare subsidy to include families earning up to 85% of the NYS median income and help working families with school age children who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Day Care Assistance to Providers
Grant funding of $3.9 million in direct financial support to Erie County child care providers is available to address the loss of revenue they suffered during the pandemic. The Child Care Resource Network serves as the grant administrator for these funds. |