Family Resources

• Cheaper gas in your area: Fueleconomy

• Ways to Improve gas mileage

• Ways to Improve gas mileage in the winter

• Eligibility

• Reconciling Your Advance Child Tax Credit Payments on Your 2021 Tax Return

• Calculation of the 2021 Child Tax Credit

• All economic impact payments have been issued

• How to claim the 2020/2021 RRC if you did not receive any of your EIPs

• IRS Free File

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

•  IRS Where’s My Refund?

• Local Taxpayer Advocate Locator  

NYS Emergency Food Assistance Program – Lists of Food Banks for all NYS counties, includes eligibility table. Also, includes information on how to become a food pantry and reporting requirements.

 Emergency Housing – NYS Office of Temporary Disability Assistance has a link with a list of all local Department of Social Services.

 NYS Homeowner Assistance Fund – Helps homeowners at risk of default, foreclosure, or displacement as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Shop Simple with MyPlate App – The Agriculture Department’s app may help you find healthy food savings and prepare budget friendly meals.

New York State Department of Public Service (NYS DPS) Complaints: File a formal consumer complaint against your utility provider. Utilities are required by law to respond and address your concerns.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): Eligible families and seniors may qualify for help lowering costs on staying warm, utilities, and energy repairs. Find your local HEAP contact here.

NYSERDA EmPower Program: Provided no-cost energy efficiency solutions to income-eligible New Yorkers to assess your residence and identify and provide energy-saving solutions.

Weatherization Assistance Program: This program helps reduce heating and cooling costs for income-eligible homeowners and renters by providing free services that help conserve energy and improve safety and health standards. You can find a Weatherization provider in your areaYou can find a Weatherization provider here.

Home Weatherization Assistance: You may qualify for help to make home upgrades that can lower your costs, such as better insulation and other efficiencies.

Home Energy Saver Calculator: See if you’re paying more than what’s typical for your zip code.

Home Energy Saver Tools: Learn best practices and cheap solutions to lower your utility bills.