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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

 
 

Where to Apply for HEAP Benefits in Albany County

There are three locations where Albany County residents can apply for HEAP benefits. Please check below to find out where your application center is located.

If you live in one of these zip codes: Please apply at:
Albany 12202, 12203, 12206, 12207, 12208, 12209, 12210
Colonie 12205
Newtonville 12123
Menands 12204
Latham 12110
Loudonvile 12211
ACAP
333 Sheridan Avenue, Albany
Phone: (518) 463-3175
FAX (518) 689-2233
Cohoes 12047
Green Island 12183
Watervliet 12189
ACAP Cohoes Outreach
20 White Street, Cohoes
Phone: (518) 237-9201
FAX (518) 235-7947
Alcove 12007
Altamont 12009
Berne 12023
Clarksville 12041
Coeymans 12045
Coeymans Hollow 12046
Delmar 12054
East Berne 12059
Feura Bush 12067
Glenmont 12077
Guilderland 12084
Guilderland Ctr.  12085
Knox 12107
Medusa 12120
New Scotland 12127
Normansville 12055
Preston Hollow 12469 
Ravena 12143
Rensselaerville 12147
Selkirk 12158
Slingerlands 12159
So. Bethlehem 12161
So. Westerlo 12163
Voorheesville 12186
West Berne 12191
Westerlo 12193
CHOICES
Rte. 9 W Faith Plaza, Ravena
Phone: (518) 756-8650
FAX (518) 756-3988
 
 
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