General Info

Cortland County has a department of social services that offers child and adult protective, preventive, foster care, adoption and long-term care services. The county operates the Cortland Works Career Center, which provides employment assistance and job training opportunities. Cortland County also includes a health department that offers medical programs to promote health and prevent diseases, injuries and disabilities. Its public safety department provides 911 communication, crime prevention, fire suppression, traffic control and emergency management services. Cortland County governs a planning department that focuses on the economic development of the county. It administers a youth bureau, area agency on aging and veteran s office.