Erie County Probation

Domestic violence support takes a team. 💜

Within Erie County DSS, domestic violence professionals work alongside examiners, caseworkers, and the Domestic Violence Liaison to help coordinate practical support, safety planning, and services for survivors.

These roles work together to support safety, stability, and client-centered problem-solving.

📞 DSS Main Line: 716-858-6118
📠 Fax: 716-858-6136

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we recognize the importance of having trained professionals who can help connect individuals and families with the support they need.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that most women with a breast cancer diagnosis do not have a family history of this disease? Early detection through screenings - like mammograms - means there are more treatment options and potentially better outcomes.

Our Erie County Department of Health Cancer Services Program helps uninsured or underinsured women get screened for breast cancer.

Call (716) 858-7376 to learn more from our Cancer Services Program or click below.

https://www3.erie.gov/cancerservices/breast

Over 104,000 people in Erie County have limited access to healthy foods. Many food items have increased in price. Food sustains our bodies, but it also connects us to our heritage, reflects our values, and links us to certain people and places. These resources will help us all access foods that are affordable, nutritious, filling, and right for our bodies.

Our Office of Health Equity has put together information about food access, healthy eating and local produce. If you need immediate information for food pantries or emergency food needs, please call 2-1-1.

https://www3.erie.gov/health/food-access

From the NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Committee: October is Pedestrian Safety Month - a reminder that everyone has a role in keeping people safe on New York's roadways.

🚗 Drivers: Obey speed limits and stay alert, especially in neighborhoods and around schools.

🚶 Pedestrians: Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks. Look and listen before crossing.

Check out this vocational training program or others offered by Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development at wfd.e1b.org/ourprograms.

🔧 Workforce Buffalo Plumbing Career Pathway Program is now accepting applications!

📆 Program Dates & Application Deadlines
Day Class:
• 1/4/27 - 3/4/27, Monday - Thursday, 8am - 1pm, Application Deadline: 12/11/26
Evening Classes :
• 1/4/27 - 3/11/27, Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 9:30pm, Application Deadline: 12/11/26
• 4/19/27 - 6/17/27, Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 9:30pm, Application Deadline: 3/26/27

📍 Location:
Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development – South Campus
950 Thruway Plaza Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

🎓 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be 18 or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

✅ This program may be for you if you are:
• Recently laid off or terminated
• Still seeking employment after unemployment benefits have ended
• Finding that gig work no longer provides reliable income
• Experiencing a household loss of income

🔥 Gain hands‑on training, industry‑recognized skills, and a pathway into a reliable, in‑demand plumbing career.

🌐 Apply at: https://loom.ly/e-tOcsY

New York State’s 2026–2027 HEAP Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement and Clean & Tune benefits are scheduled to open October 1.

Eligible homeowners may be able to receive assistance with:
• Repair or replacement of essential heating equipment
• Cleaning and tuning of primary heating equipment

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and available funding. Heating equipment repairs or replacements must be approved by HEAP before work begins.

ℹ️ Information: otda.ny.gov/programs/heap
🌐 Online Application: myBenefits.ny.gov
❔ Questions or need help: Contact Erie County HEAP at 716-858-7644

Such a great event for a great cause!!

PUSH Buffalo is hosting a job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. TOMORROW (Sept. 25) at the Movement Leadership Institute and Community Hub, 271 Grant St. Also, the Buffalo Job Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Walden Galleria Mall Apple Court. Please contact the organizations with any questions.

From digital decluttering to understanding AI, setting up an iPad & more – the Library offers tech help for everyone! Check out upcoming classes and one-on-one sessions: http://bl.buffalolib.org/TechTraining