Chautauqua County is looking move county services from three separate buildings downtown into former Lynn Building on the corner of East Third Street and Prendergast Avenue. The Legislature’s Public Facilities Committee heard a presentation from … [Read more...]
Youth Programs, Youth Sports Grant Applications Due July 9
The deadline to apply for youth programs and sports funding is this Thursday, July 9. Funding for youth programs is being provided by the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and administered through the Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
‘Real’ Game Of Life Resource Fair For Youth Set For April 8
Area youth will have the opportunity discover resources and support as they enter adulthood as part of The “Real” Game of Life Resource Fair. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, in collaboration with Gustavus … [Read more...]
Informational Session To Be Held Jan. 15 For Those Interested In Becoming Foster Parents
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is hosting an informational session for compassionate individuals and families seeking to become foster parents. The Department will host an informational session beginning at … [Read more...]
County Legislators To Consider Ways To Help With Food Insecurity While SNAP Benefits Delayed
Chautauqua County Legislators will look at ways to help people with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown has SNAP benefits delayed. The Legislature held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss uncertainties with Supplemental … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss SNAP, HEAP
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Working To Keep SNAP Benefit Cases Up To Date Despite Gov’t Shutdown
Chautauqua County is working to keep benefit cases up to date as a federal government shutdown threatens to result in SNAP benefits not being issued to those in need on November 1. According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]
Virtual Foster Parent Orientation Scheduled For August 20
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services’ Home Finding Team is holding a Virtual Foster Parent Orientation on August 20. The information session will be held online from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to give attendees a … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene Employee Nominated For 2025 Social Worker Of The Year Award
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services has announced that Rachel Mesmer Ludwig has been nominated for the 2025 Social Worker of the Year Award by the National Association of Social Workers – New York State (NASW-NYS) … [Read more...]
Youth Resource Fair To Be Held at GA Services Wednesday
A “Real” Game of Life Resource Fair will be hosted for youth this Wednesday in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, in collaboration with Gustavus Adolphus (GA) Family Services, YWCA Jamestown, and … [Read more...]
