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Can My Partner Live With Me If I Get Public Assistance?
Can my partner with me if I receive public assistance? Your local Department of Social Services (DSS) cannot restrict who lives with you. However, who you live with may affect the amount of benefits that you receive.
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Applying for Public Assistance
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Applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
If you want to apply for SNAP benefits in Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, or Wayne County, you may contact the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program Coordinator (NOEP) at Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. at:
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