The St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services provides temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families to help them with their basic needs until they can become self-sufficient. Toward that end, we have employment programs and other supportive services such as day care so that people can find and maintain employment. We also administer programs which can assist people with their medical expenses and nutritional needs.
Child Care Assistance offers financial reimbursement to cover the cost of childcare while parent is working or attending college available to income eligible families through the Department of Social Services.
Head Start is a preschool program for children from economically disadvantaged families. Locations include Canton, Potsdam, Massena, Ogdensburg, and Watertown.
