NEW YORK CITY RESOURCES.
I Need Help!
The New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services (HRA/DSS) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. Below are services the HRA provides.
Adult Protective Services
The Adult Protective Services Program (APS) provides services for physically and/or mentally impaired adults.
Career
Services
HRA's Career Services works closely with clients to find opportunities that match their skills, needs, and career goals.
Child Support Services (OCSS)
Child Support Services serves parents (both mothers & fathers) & guardians, by providing services and resources.
Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)
Emergency Food Assistance Program provides funding to more than 500 community kitchens and food pantries citywide.
Health
Assistance
Medical Assistance Program can help New Yorkers who qualify enroll in public health insurance programs like Medicaid.
Homelessness
Prevention
The Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) works tirelessly to keep New Yorkers in their homes.
Legal
Assistance
Through OCJ, New York City has made an extraordinary investment in legal services to level the playing field for New Yorkers in need.
SNAP
Benefits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance for nearly 1.8 million low-income New Yorkers.
Rental
Assistance
Rental assistance programs help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness move out of shelter and into stable housing by providing monthly rent supplements.
