Tioga County Department of Social Services

04/10/2026

04/02/2026

Weekly Storytimes with Playgroups
Our focus is on children who are ages 0-5 brought in by parents, grandparents & caregivers.
All ages are welcome
All sessions are staffed by CCE Tioga educators who promote developmentally appropriate play, skill building
and social skills.

Berkshire
Wednesdays 10:30am-12:00pm. Berkshire Free Library, 12519 NY Route 38, Berkshire

Owego
Thursdays 10:30am-12:00pm Boys & Girls Club, 201 Erie Street, Owego

Candor
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 11:30am. Candor Library, 2 Bank Street, Candor

Spencer
Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am. Playtime at Inspire, 57 E. Tioga St, Spencer

Mondays 10:15am. Spencer Library, 41 North Main Street, Spencer

Waverly
Tuesdays 10:30am-11:45am. Waverly Free Library, 18 Elizabeth Street, Waverly

Nichols
Thursdays 10:30am-11:45am. Cady Library, 42 East River Road, Nichols

For more information:
Email: Donna- [email protected] or Joan- [email protected]
Call: 607-659-5694
Website: tioga.cce.cornell.edu

04/02/2026

For Child Abuse Awareness Month, we will be offering a limited number of gift bags filled with items that promote awareness and provide support for children affected by abuse. We will also have a select supply of water bottles and stuffed animals available to highlight and honor the work of our Child Advocacy Center and Safe Harbour Program.

These items will be available throughout the month of April as a visible reminder of our community’s shared responsibility to protect children, advocate for survivors, and foster healing. We invite you to stop by, pick up a gift bag, and stand with us in raising awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and showing unwavering support for those who need it most.

11/10/2025

Check out this list of community resources, which includes food pantries, community meal sites, housing/shelter, mental health, and more!

Tioga County Food Pantries: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xFn5oBHmZ4YdB-gv8SKP78_Zj6CL836-jB-BYwpuooU/edit?tab=t.0

Food Pantries for Tioga and Surrounding Counties:
https://www.foodbankst.org/find-food/

211 Susquehanna River Region:
https://www.helpme211.org/

Tioga County's CredibleMind:
https://tioga.crediblemind.com/

11/10/2025

Product Recall: ByHeart Infant Formula

Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism: Infant Formula (November 2025).

Do not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:
⚠️Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
⚠️Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)

➡️Parents and Caregivers should not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and should throw this product away immediately. If your child is experiencing symptoms (see below) after consuming ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and you still have the formula in your home, please record the information on the bottom of the package before throwing it away.

➡️Botulism can be fatal, and you should take action right away. If your child has consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and is experiencing signs and symptoms of botulism such as poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression, seek immediate health care.

For additional details including product lot numbers please visit: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/10/2025

We want to thank Tioga County Office of Emergency Services for helping us review our emergency operating procedures!

Our number number one priority is keeping our youth safe!

09/12/2025

Tioga County Youth Bureau Grant Applications Being Accepted

Applications are now being accepted for three separate grants for non-profit youth serving organizations.

The Tioga County Youth Bureau is dedicated to promoting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all youth and families. Each year, funding is allocated to counties from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for youth development programs. In Tioga County, the Youth Bureau does not provide direct services, but uses the funding to sponsor programs run by community-based organizations and municipalities.

• Youth Development Programs Funding (Total available: $49,584)
o Available to assist programs that offer parenting education, after-school and recreation programs, and youth development programs.

• Youth Sports & Education Funding (Total available: $30,214)
o A portion of the tax proceeds from mobile sports wagering is used to support these annual grants. Funded programs must provide a variety of sports for a broad range of youth ages 6 - 17 in under-resourced communities. There is a wide and flexible definition of sports that includes “organized activities with movement”. Not available to school districts.

• Team Sports Funding (Total available: $24,219)
o A fund was created under OCFS to provide awards to support youth team sports programs for underserved youth under age 18. This funding will be awarded to local community-based organizations and nonprofits. Not available to school districts.

Applications for all three grants are being accepted until Friday, September 19, 2025, for programs operating October 1, 2025, - September 30, 2026. This is a firm deadline that will not be extended.

Please contact Julie Whipple at (607) 687-8307 or [email protected] for more information. Required forms are available on the Youth Bureau website:

Tioga County, New York Government Website

09/12/2025

2025-2026 Seasonal Positions Available
Full-time Temporary openings in the HEAP Unit at Tioga County DSS

Office Specialist I
$15.50/hour; no benefits
Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or HSE. Computer literacy for entry level clerical tasks.

Hiring for 3, 4 and 5-month positions.
Potential Start date: On or after October 6th, 2025
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Social Welfare Examiner
$17.75 hour; no benefits
Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree or HS Diploma + 2 years related experience
Duties include customer interviews, collecting documentation and determining eligibility.

Hiring for 5-month positions
Potential Start date: On or after September 22nd , 2025
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To apply or for more information:
Tioga County Department of Personnel & Civil Service: https://www.tiogacountyny.com/departments/personnel-civil-service/
To download application:https://www.tiogacountyny.com/media/2134/application2016january.pdf
Applications accepted until positions are filled.

08/05/2025

August is Child Support Awareness Month!

07/24/2025

🎡 FAIR TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🎟️

Want to win FREE tickets to the Tioga County Fair? We’re raffling off family packs of fair tickets, and YOU could be one of the lucky winners!

👉 Here's how to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow our page
3️⃣ Fill out this form to answer a few questions on substance use in Tioga County! https://forms.office.com/g/cxnvv3FYZ9

Winners will be drawn on August 1st, 2025, so don’t wait—enter now for your chance to enjoy rides, food, and fun on us! 🎠🍿🎢

***Must be a Tioga County resident with a child under 18 to be entered and win***