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Letting Go of My Father

An article from the April 2010 issue of The Atlantic portrays a vivid experience of an adult child's role as a caregiver.

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Contact Information

Albany County
Department of Social Services

David Kircher, Acting Commissioner

162 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

(518) 447–7300

 
 

Contact Information

Albany County Department of Social Services
David Kircher, Acting Commissioner
162 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

Phone: (518) 447-7300

For contact information regarding specific programs, please see that program's web page. A list of the programs and services we offer is available here.

 
 
Reporting Medicaid Provider Fraud

County residents can use the Social Services Fraud Hotline, (518) 447-7380, to report concerns or suspicions about Medicaid providers. 

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Non-Parent Caregivers (Grandparents, Other Relatives, Friends) Caring for Children
Non-parent caregivers, who are caring for children without a parent living in their home, may be eligible for Temporary Assistance. Learn More »
 
 

Am I Eligible?

Check your potential eligibility for work supports and other programs at the self-service website: myBenefits external website.

You can also learn more by watching the video "Helping You Make Ends Meet"external website