Local
Departments of Social Services
Referred to as DSS, these government agencies deliver and monitor social service programs such as Medicaid Cardinal Care eligibility, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Protective Services (CPS), and Adult Protective Services (APS).
Administrative Office
Statewide and Nationwide
Departments of Social Services
Referred to as DSS, these government agencies deliver and monitor social service programs such as Medicaid Cardinal Care eligibility, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Protective Services (CPS), and Adult Protective Services (APS).
Administration Office, Citizens Services
CommonHelp
Veteran Transition Assistance Programs
Programs that provide guidance and information regarding benefits, services, and outplacement assistance for active duty separtees and retirees and their family members returning to civilian life with the objective of making the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. Services may include benefits counseling, employment search, and placement assistance, relocation services, financial planning assistance, eligibility information regarding medical and dental insurance coverage and other forms of assistance to facilitate adjustment to civilian life. Special employment transition assistance includes certification of job skills and experience; information about applying active duty job skills and experience to private-sector employment; information about geographic areas of relocation including the labor market and cost of living; identification and location of employment and training opportunities; instruction in resume preparation, job analysis, and interview techniques; and information about loans and grants to facilitate the acquisition of employment. Also included are programs that help National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated for deployment resolve issues pertaining to duty requirements and employment benefits.