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Publications
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Publications are free of charge. See Order OTDA Publications below for ordering information. All publications in languages other than English and Spanish are available via the internet only.
General Publications
- 4740 - NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance - Programs & Services
- 4916 - Helping Hands for People in Need
WorkPays NY (Work Supports)
- 4951 - myBenefits.ny.gov (Palm Card)
- 4952 - WorkPays NY (Flyer)
- 4952A - WorkPays NY (Poster)
- 4953 - Work Supports for Working Families – Employer Resource Guide
- 4954 - WorkPays NY - Work Supports Resource Guide/Checklist
Child Support
- 4901 - A Driver’s Manual for New Dads
- 4944 - Support Your Child Financially and Emotionally
- 1950 - Every Child Has the Right to Support From Both Parents
- 4719 - Establishing Paternity - What You Should Know
- 4720 - Teen Parents and the Law
- 4721 - What Non-Custodial Parents Need to Know About Child Support
- 4960 – If Life Has Changed... So Can Your Child Support
Child Only Cases
- 4957 - Having a Voice & a Choice - New York State Handbook for Relatives Raising Children
NOTE: Relatives caring for children may obtain a copy from their local social services district. Others may read the handbook online or print out a copy.
Food Stamps
- 4716 - Every Day, Seniors Just Like You - Get Food Stamps
- 4716A - Every Day, Seniors Just Like You - Get Food Stamps (Poster)
- 4918 - Food Stamp Telephone Recertification - One Call Does It All!
- 4918A - Food Stamp Telephone Recertification - One Call Does It All! (Poster)
- 4919 - Food Stamps for Working Families
- 4919A - Food Stamps for Working Families (Poster)
- 4832 - Food Stamps for Immigrants
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- 4786 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Can Go a Long Way To Help You and Your Family
- 4786A - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Can Go a Long Way To Help You and Your Family (Poster)
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Bureau of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (BRIA)
- 4846 - What is BRIA?
- 4866 - Guide to Becoming a United States Citizen
- 4900 - Human Trafficking: Contemporary Slavery * PUB-4900 is only available online
Order OTDA Publications:
To order OTDA Publications, use the OTDA Publications online order form or fill out OTDA Form 876 EL and mail the completed form to the below address.(Please allow 3 weeks for processing of order)
NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Document Services
PO Box 1990
Albany, NY 12201
Fax: 518-402-0084
Email: Forms.Orders@otda.state.ny.us
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