Dutchess County Social Services

Dutchess County Social Services

Dutchess County Social Services located in Poughkeepsie, NY meets the needs of the County's dependent population.Goals and Objectives: I. Provide assistance to eligible individuals and families while assisting clients to achieve their full potential. A.Conduct thorough eligibility investigations; B.Apply rules, regulations and local policies objectively, consistently and uniformly; C.Provide clients with all of the benefits to which they are entitled; D.Work cooperatively as divisions to meet the separate needs of clients while preserving the integrity of each individual; E.Maintain professionalism in all contacts. II. Develop and make available to families and individuals services that will strengthen the family unit, encourage stability in living arrangements, and provide for specialized care. III. Provide protective services to children and adults at risk. IV. Provide adequate information to the general public regarding our programs and services and maintain adequate knowledge of community services to act as a referral source. Eastern Dutchess Government Center - Certain services are provided by appointment between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm at the EDGC located at 131 County House Road, Millbrook, NY 12545. Please call (845) 677-5532 for an appointment at the EDGC or for more information on the services provided at this site.

Contact

60 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

Fax: 845-486-3090

Hours of Service:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday at 60 Market Street, Poughkeepsie