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Social Services Program Integrity Unit Announces $3.9M in Savings - Unit Ensures Only Eligible People Receive Public Assistance

LOCKPORT—The Niagara County Department of Social Services Program Integrity Unit, working with the Niagara County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office, announced today they have saved the taxpayers of Niagara County $3,889,542 as a result of various cost avoidance measures.
Thursday, May 17, 2018/Author: Christian Peck/Number of views (337)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 4.0
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. One in four children has experienced abuse or neglect at some point in his life, according to the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence.
Monday, April 02, 2018/Author: Social Services Department/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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HEAP Season Starts November 13, 2017

The 2017-18 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season will open on Nov. 13 with a streamlined application process. Applications have already been sent to qualified individuals that received ...
Tuesday, September 19, 2017/Author: Social Services Department/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Coming Through to Help Families

Staff at the County Department of Social Services extended their mission statement, “We Help Familes!” to assist the American Red Cross relief effort for the survivors of the hurricanes in Texas and Florida.
Monday, September 11, 2017/Author: Donna Doknovitch/Number of views (865)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 4.0
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20th Annual "Kidz 'N' Kites"

TOWN OF NIAGARA – This year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular family events in the area. And it’s FREE!  “KIDZ ‘N’ KITES” will be making its annual appearance on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and fly time runs noon to 2 p.m.
Friday, August 25, 2017/Author: Donna Doknovitch/Number of views (1294)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 5.0
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19th Annual KIDZ ‘N’ KITES

The 19th Annual “KIDZ ‘N’ KITES” will take off Sept. 17 in Veterans Memorial Community Park for a day of kite flying and fun for the entire family.

Tuesday, September 06, 2016/Author: Christian Peck/Number of views (1468)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 5.0
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19th Annual Kidz 'N' Kites 2016

Friday, August 12, 2016/Author: Social Services Department/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Interested in becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent?

Niagara County Department of Social Services is holding informational meetings in Lockport and Niagara Falls for those interested in fostering or adopting children.  Please call 439-7860 or 278-8702 ...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015/Author: Social Services Department/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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18th Annual Kidz 'n' Kites

Our 18th Annual Kidz ‘n’ Kites event will be taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2015, with a rain date of September 20th. The time and location of this event are still being determined. ...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015/Author: Social Services Department/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Interested in becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent?

Niagara County Department of Social Services is holding informational meetings in Lockport and Niagara Falls for those interested in fostering or adopting children.  Please call 439-7860 or 278-8702 ...
Tuesday, February 24, 2015/Author: Social Services Department/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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