How Can I Get Housing From The Department Of Social Services

Can IT folks at the state department of social services look up their job candidates' welfare records?

"Welfare records" are actually started and held by the "county" and not the state. All the state does is pay the county for an aggregate amount. The county may look at state tax records to see if you have a tax return. It may also look at the county recorders records to see if you have sold or bought a house.It is possible for certain state folks to access court ordered child or spousal support or tax liabilities. But it is logged in and an individual may be discipline if they look up a particular record and they don't have business to do so. Each state has their own privacy of public records law. California has one of the strongest.I'm not sure what you're asking. But I believe that since the state (a state in the US) doesn't have welfare records, any IT person in the state won't be able to access it.

Why does the department of Social Services ask for my landlord's name and address when applying for TANF and SNAP? Won't that jeopardize my chances of lease renewal if they think I don't have money?

To be eligible for the federally funded TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) & SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) a state DSS office must qualify you based on proof of your EMERGENCY financial situation.Common EMERGENCIES covered by DSS:You are homeless (living in a shelter, motel or on the streets)You are being evicted (landlord served you papers)You are starving (have little or no food)You are freezing (no $ for oil, gas or electric heat)You are without power ( utilities are about to be shut-off)You are a victim of domestic violence (living with an abuser)To receive any form of financial aid from DSS you must prove the validity of your emergency situation. Once you proof you have a valid EMERGENCY that needs to be resolved then DSS will analyze your income and expenses and authorize payment.Common EMERGENCY payments made by DSS:Payment of rent arrears to evicting landlordPayment of shelter arrearsPayment of utility arrearsPayment of fuel and/or cost of fuel deliveryPayment of Domestic Violence Shelter costsPayment of Temporary Housing (Hotel/Motel) costsSo in your case your landlord must fill out a form confirming exactly what rent expense you have so you can qualify for any EMERGENCY payments made by DSS on your behalf. In regards to your lease renewal most experienced landlords care about two things;1. Getting paid on time2. No Damage to their unitIf you are a respectful non-destructive tenant that pays your rent in a timely fashion your landlord would be foolhardy not to renew your lease. Filling out forms that helps him/her get paid is in their own best interest as well as yours.To find a local DSS office or other charity to help you and your family in any financial crunch go here:Find Charity

What kind of social services can an IAS officer do using his power?

Depends on what kind of definition one would give to the term ‘Social service.’ Google gives following definition:government services provided for the benefit of the community, such as education, medical care, and housing."a social services department"activity aiming to promote the welfare of others."private money is significant for some areas of voluntary social service"While we call ourselves a ‘Welfare State’, we have certain services huddled up to constitute a department : ‘Social welfare Department.’ We have a Central Welfare Board in addition to Ministerial portfolios, both in the Center and the State. A glance on the subjects dealt by them would broadly make us aware about how we formally perceive the subject of Social service/ welfare. The Mission Statement of Central Welfare Board is:OUR MISSIONAs a National Organisation, strive to be recognized as the most progressive entity for providing services of unequivocal excellence to women and children for their protection, capacity building and total empowerment. To raise awareness about the legal and human rights of women and girl child and to run campaigns against social evils affecting them.Can the components of social welfare be categorised in watertight compartments?I am reminded of something that happened, last month. I had gone to the Registrar Office ,with a friend, who had to get a rent deed registered . It was an AC room with a couple of CCTV zooming in the corners. However, crowed coming in and going out, both knew that , they are to shell out money, for getting the official work done. Unless the personal welfare of officials concerned were attended to, society’s welfare is well neigh , impossible. Now the Registrar’s office is in the same Office, where the Collector also sits, an IAS Officer. If he is to contain this menace, would it not be some kind of social welfare?The DM of a district is the focal point of all the schemes being planned and executed, in his District. Even MPs are to approach the local administration for work to be done under MP Local Area Development Scheme. Armed with the practical knowledge, the same Officers get elevated to Ministry level, at which policies are conceived and mandated.

What federal ministry takes care of housing in Canada?

We don’t have one. About the closest we get to that is the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and a National Building Code.Housing itself is considered either a provincial or municipal responsibility.The CMHC is a Crown corporation and it has to answer to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)Employment and Social Development Canada - WikipediaNational Research Council Canada

What is the best way to get involved in social services?

Wikipedia defines social services as a range of public services provided by government, private or non-profit organisations. These services aims to build stronger communities, promote equality and opportunity. Social services include the benefits and facilities such as education, food subsidies, health care, police, fire service, subsidized housing etc.Government does social services by initiating programmes like free medical check ups, providing housing facilities to poor, services to youth and elders etc. To enable a free flow work in social sectors, there is a separate department which oversees all the work in required in social service field. To involve in these activities, you have to clear government exams and then join as a social worker in the department.One of the fastest and the easiest ways to get involved in the social services is to be a volunteer in an NGO. For taking some specific position, you might have to give an interview but for being a volunteer you just have register in the NGO. NGOs do the most effective work in the social service field far better than what government could do. Also, there work produces fruit because people volunteering in NGOs are working with the sheer motive of spreading happiness in the lives of the needy. Therefore, in the country like India, where 80% of people are living before BPL, the work of the NGOs in India can be compared to the work of heart in human body.NGOs take various initiatives, organizes various campaigns according to the need of the people and try to meet them accordingly. Basically, NGOs work for the people in need like poor people, elders living in old age homes etc.,special children, against the myths and superstition in society . They try to up lift the spirits of these people and provide them with hope to live. One such NGO where you can get yourself involved is prayaascorps. This NGOs has been working tremendously in the area of humanity. Their initiatives and campaigns like RAHAT, PROTSAAHAN, BLOOD DONATION, SPLASH A SMILE, VRAKSH, SHIKSHA MISSION etc. have shown outstanding results in the past. They have been 100% successful in bringing joy and happiness in the life of people.By working in NGOs like prayaascorps and becoming a part of such initiatives one can definitely help the society towards achieving a future where equality rules.[1]Footnotes[1] An Effort To Make A Difference