Benefits and Programs API (Historical)

P023en

S2R023

English

Summer Meals

Program

Food

NYC Department of Education

Children (0-13), Youth (10+)

Grade-Schooler, Pre-Teen, Teen, Young Adult

Breakfast & lunch in the summer

<p> During the summer, children can get free breakfast and lunch. Locations include schools, libraries, community pools, and NYCHA buildings. There are also food trucks at some beaches, parks, and playgrounds. </p>

<p> Children can get free breakfast and lunch in the summer at hundreds of locations in NYC. </p>

<ul> <li>No registration, documentation, or ID is required to receive a free breakfast or lunch meal </li> <li>For children 18 and under </li> <li>Find <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/sch_search/summermeals.aspx" target="_blank">Free Summer Meals locations</a> </li> </ul>

<p> All NYC children, 18 and under, can get free meals in the summer. </p>

<p> There is no registration required to enjoy free breakfast or lunch at one of our many <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/sch_search/summermeals.aspx" target="_blank">community locations</a>. Children 18 years and younger just need to walk in to one of our many locations. </p>

<ul> <li>Find <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/sch_search/summermeals.aspx" target="_blank">Free Summer Meals locations</a>. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/" target="_blank">SchoolFood website</a> to find out more. </li> <li>Call the SchoolFood Summer meals team at <a href="tel:718-707-4398">718-707-4398</a> if you have questions. </li> <li>Call the SchoolFood\u2019s Help Desk at <a href="tel:877-363-6325">877-363-6325</a> if you have questions. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/" target="_blank">SchoolFood website</a> to find out more.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call the help desk</strong> </p> <p> Call the SchoolFood Summer meals team at <a href="tel:718-707-4398">718-707-4398</a> if you have questions.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong><br> </p> <p> Ask for Summer Meals assistance. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P037en

N/A

English

Office of Child Support Services

OCSS

Service

Family services

NYC Human Resources Administration

Everyone, Families

Caregiver

Child Support Services

<p> The program helps mothers, fathers, and guardians with child support. People who receive child support can get help collecting it. People who pay child support can get help finding a job. Other services are also available. </p>

<p> Financial support for children and employment support for fathers and mothers. </p>

<ul> <li>You don\u2019t have to be a citizen to get this service, and you won't be asked about your immigration status </li> <li>This program doesn\u2019t help with custody or visitation. It can guide you to resources for these services </li> <li>You should get a child support order even if you think the other parent can\u2019t afford to pay right now. They can get help finding work and may qualify for financial protections </li> <li>A child can get child support until age 21, even if the other parent isn\u2019t involved in the child\u2019s life </li> <li>Parents whose cash assistance was lowered because they did not participate correctly with child support can have it raised when they begin to comply. These parents should bring the necessary documentation to their <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=15014" target="_blank">child support office</a> </li> <li>Child support has proven to benefit kids in many ways, especially when it comes to doing well in school </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for child support services, you should be able to answer \u201cyes\u201d to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you a parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 21? </li> <li>Are you primarily responsible for the child\u2019s day-to-day life? </li> </ul>

<ul> <li> <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Child_Support_Enforcement_Form_EN.pdf" target="_blank">Download and complete the child support application</a>. You only need to fill out the last 8 pages. </li> <li>Submit the application to your local <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=15014" target="_blank">child support office</a> at the <a href="http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/family/index.shtml" target="_blank">Family Court</a> in your borough. </li> <li>If you\u2019re applying for or receiving cash assistance or medical assistance, you need to interview at the Office of Child Support Services to open a case. </li> <li>Bring as much information as you can about the child\u2019s other parent. Examples include their birthday, Social Security number, address, and employer\u2019s name. A photo is also helpful. </li> </ul>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Child_Support_Enforcement_Form_EN.pdf

<ul> <li> <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Child_Support_Enforcement_Form_EN.pdf" target="_blank">Download and complete the child support application</a>. You only need to fill out the last 8 pages. </li> <li>Submit the application to your local <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=15014" target="_blank">child support office</a> at the <a href="http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/family/index.shtml" target="_blank">Family Court</a> in your borough. </li> <li>If you\u2019re applying for or receiving cash assistance or medical assistance, you need to interview at the Office of Child Support Services to open a case. </li> <li>Bring as much information as you can about the child\u2019s other parent. Examples include their birthday, Social Security number, address, and employer\u2019s name. A photo is also helpful. </li> </ul>

Visit an office

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=15014

<p> When you go to your interview, you\u2019ll need to bring the following documents: </p> <ul> <li>Your completed application </li> <li>Your child\u2019s birth certificate </li> <li>The <a href="https://www.childsupport.ny.gov/dcse/pdfs/4418.pdf" target="_blank">Acknowledgement of Paternity</a> (AOP) or an <a href="https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/family/paternityOrder.shtml" target="_blank">Order of Filiation</a> from Family Court </li> <li>A recent photo of the other parent </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/child-support-services.page" target="_blank">Child Support Services</a> website to learn more about available services.<br> <br> </li> <li>Visit the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=15014" target="_blank">child support office</a> at the <a href="http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/family/index.shtml" target="_blank">Family Court</a> in your borough to get help in person.<br> <br> </li> <li>If you already have a child support order, visit the child support walk-in center for help.<br> 151 West Broadway, 4th Fl.<br> New York, NY 10013<br> Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m.<br> <em>Photo ID required</em> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>If you have questions about child support, write to the Office of Child Support Services.<br> PO Box 830<br> Canal Street Station<br> New York, NY 10013 </li> </ul> <ul> <li>For more information, call the Child Support Helpline at <a href="tel:888-208-4485">888-208-4485</a> (or <a href="tel:866-875-9975">866-875-9975</a> if you have trouble hearing). </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the walk-in center</strong> </p> <p> 151 West Broadway, 4th Fl.<br> New York, NY 10013<br> Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.<br> <em>Photo ID required</em> </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/child-support-services.page" target="_blank">Child Support Enforcement website</a> to learn more about available services. </p>

<p> <strong>Call the Helpline</strong> </p> <p> Call NYS Child Support Helpline at <a href="tel:888-208-4485">888-208-4485</a> (or <a href="tel:866-875-9975">866-875-9975</a> if you have trouble hearing) for more information. Automated information is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Social security number and PIN required. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for Child Support. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P017en

S2R017

English

Disabled Homeowners Exemption

DHE

Program

Cash & expenses

NYC Department of Finance

People with disabilities

Caregiver

Lower taxes for homeowners with disabilities

<p> People with disabilities who own homes can get property tax lowered on their primary residence through DHE. The reduction is from five percent of their tax to half of it. How much the tax is reduced depends on how much the family earns. </p>

<p> Lower property tax for homeowners with disabilities. </p>

<ul> <li>Applications must be postmarked by March 15th for benefits to begin on July 1st each year </li> <li>All owners must be persons with disabilities unless the property is owned by your spouse or by siblings, who do not need to be disabled </li> <li>If your property qualifies for DHE and the Senior Citizen Homeowner Exemption (SCHE), you will only be granted SCHE; you cannot get both </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for DHE, you should be able to answer yes to all of these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are all owners persons with disabilities, <strong>OR</strong> are other owners the spouses or siblings of the person(s) with disabilities? </li> <li>Is the property your primary residence? </li> <li>Is the combined income for all owners less than or equal to $58,399 per year? <ul> <li>Income does <strong>NOT</strong> include SSI or Cash Assistance benefits. </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Download and complete the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DHE-InitialAppl_EN.pdf" target="_blank">initial exemption application</a>. You can also contact <a href="tel:311">311</a> for an application to be mailed to you. </li> <li>You will be asked provide the borough, block, and lot (BBL) for your home. You can <a href="http://webapps.nyc.gov:8084/CICS/fin1/find001I" target="_blank">use the Property Address Search</a> to determine this. </li> <li>Gather your required documents and include them with your application. Your application will not be processed without them. </li> <li>Mail your completed application and required documents to:<br> New York City Department of Finance<br> P.O.BOX 311<br> Maplewood, NJ 07040-031 </li> <li>Applications must be postmarked by March 15th for benefits to begin on July 1st each year </li> <li>You can also apply in person at a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page" target="_blank">Department of Finance Business Center</a>. </li> </ul>

<p> There is no online application at this time. </p>

<ol> <li>Download and complete the initial exemption application. You can also contact <a href="tel:311">311</a> for an application to be mailed to you. </li> <li>You will be asked provide the borough, block, and lot (BBL) for your home. You can <a href="http://webapps.nyc.gov:8084/CICS/fin1/find001I" target="_blank">use the Property Address Search</a> to determine this. </li> <li>Gather your required documents and include them with your application. Your application will not be processed without them. </li> <li>Mail your completed application and required documents to:<br> New York City Department of Finance<br> P.O.BOX 311<br> Maplewood, NJ 07040-031 </li> <li>Applications must be postmarked by March 15th for benefits to begin on July 1st each year </li> </ol>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DHE-InitialAppl_EN.pdf

<p> Apply in person at a Department of Finance Business Center. </p>

Find a center

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page

<p> To apply for DHE you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Your income: copies of your federal tax returns and schedules/attachments for all owners. If any owners do not file a tax return, proof of yearly earnings. </li> <li>Your deductions: Copies of receipts for medical or prescription expenses that have not been refunded </li> <li>Your disability status: One of the following for an owner: <ul> <li>Copy of the award letter from the Social Security Administration </li> <li>Copy of the award letter from the Railroad Board or the US Postal Service </li> <li>Copy of a certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page" target="_blank">Department of Finance Business Center</a> (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m) to get help in person. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/benefits/landlords-dhe.page" target="_blank">DHE website</a> to learn more. </li> <li>Call DHE at <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-NEW-YORK</a>, or <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (out-of-City), or TTY <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (hearing impaired). </li> <li> <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-exemptions-inquiries.page" target="_blank">Email DHE</a> for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit an office</strong> </p> <p> Visit a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page" target="_blank">Department of Finance Business Center</a> (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m) to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/benefits/landlords-dhe.page" target="_blank">DHE website</a> to learn more.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Email DHE</strong> </p> <p> If you have questions, <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-exemptions-inquiries.page" target="_blank">email DHE</a> for more information.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call DHE</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-NEW-YORK</a>, or <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (out-of-City), or TTY <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (hearing impaired)<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong><br> </p> <p> Ask for Disabled Homeowners' Exemption assistance. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P093en

N/A

English

Young Adult Literacy Program

YALP

Program

Education

NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

Students, Youth (10+)

Teen, Young Adult

Pre-high school equivalency (HSE) prep

<p> The Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP) is a free program that helps youth ages 16-24 who struggle with reading, writing, and math prepare for <a href="http://www.acces.nysed.gov/hse/high-school-equivalency-hse"><u>high school equivalency</u></a> (HSE) classes. Participants can attend pre-HSE classes and get support at eight community-based organizations (CBOs) and eight public libraries in NYC. </p>

<p> YALP helps youth struggling with reading and math increase their skills so that they can enroll in high school equivalency tests and preparation programs. </p>

<ul> <li>Students with at least a 70 percent average attendance rate can participate in paid internships </li> <li>You do not have to be a US citizen to participate </li> <li>Available to English Language Learners (ELL) </li> </ul>

<p> Youth who are 16 - 24 years old who struggle with reading, writing, and math are eligible for this program. Youth must not be working or not in school to participate. </p>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started:<br> </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank"><u>Discover DYCD</u></a> website. </li> <li>Click "Show Advanced Search" in the "Basic Search" box </li> <li>Select "Literacy Group" from the "All Programs" dropdown and "Young Adult Literacy Program- Pre HSE Instruction" in the "All Sub-programs" dropdown </li> </ol>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started:<br> </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank"><u>Discover DYCD</u></a> website. </li> <li>Click "Show Advanced Search" in the "Basic Search" box </li> <li>Select "Literacy Group" from the "All Programs" dropdown and "Young Adult Literacy Program- Pre HSE Instruction" in the All Sub-programs" dropdown </li> </ol>

Search Discover DYCD

http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home

<ul> <li>Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:1-800-246-4646"><u>1-800-246-4646</u></a> if you have questions about this program. </li> <li>Visit the DYCD website <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/reading-writing/young-adult-literacy-program.page" target="_blank"><u>Young Adult Literacy Program website</u></a> for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong><br> <br> Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/reading-writing/young-adult-literacy-program.page" target="_blank"><u>DYCD website</u></a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call Youth Connect</strong><br> <br> Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:1-800-246-4646"><u>1-800-246-4646</u></a> if you have questions about this program. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P021en

S2R021

English

NYS Unemployment Insurance

Benefit

Cash & expenses

NYS Department of Labor

Families, Immigrants, NYCHA residents, People with disabilities, Pregnant & new parents, Seniors, Students, Veterans

Caregiver, Young Adult

Unemployment for Workers

<p> If you lost your job and it was not your fault, you might be able to get unemployment insurance. Unemployment insurance will give you some money, based on what you earned. To get insurance, you must be looking for a new job. </p>

<p> Unemployment gives temporary income to workers who lose their jobs. </p>

<ul> <li>If you worked in New York State within the last 18 months, you have the right to file a claim for benefits </li> <li>You can claim your benefits weekly for up to 26 weeks while you are unemployed </li> <li>Requires a valid Social Security Number and government-issued ID card </li> <li>It takes three to six weeks from the time you file your claim to receive your first payment </li> <li>Apply online or by phone </li> </ul>

<p> You may be eligible if you can answer yes to these questions. </p> <ul> <li>Did you lose your job through no fault of your own (for example: you got laid off)? </li> <li>Did you work within the last 18 months? </li> <li>Are you ready, willing, and able to work immediately? </li> <li>Are you actively seeking work and keep a record (online or written) of your efforts? </li> <li>Do you have enough income from your most recent work to establish a claim? </li> </ul>

<p> To file for unemployment online: </p> <ol> <li>Create an account on <a href="https://applications.labor.ny.gov/IndividualReg/?TYPE=33554433&REALMOID=06-b0d30d94-a224-104a-b476-839b26b50cb3&GUID=&SMAUTHREASON=0&METHOD=GET&SMAGENTNAME=%24SM%24ThT5WVUR1XkGiy4UhP34jv09ppEYsY5V%2b%2bhuQYmYxeVseon5yi64QNm3b%2fN7fNeC&TARGET=%24SM%24HTTPS%3a%2f%2fapplications%2elabor%2eny%2egov%2fIndividual%2f" target="_blank">NY.gov</a>. <ol> <li> <a href="http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/claimantinfo/sign-in-faq.shtm" target="_blank">Learn more</a> about how to get a NY.gov ID. </li> </ol> </li> <li>Login with your new NY.gov ID. </li> <li>Follow the instructions to file a claim. </li> <li>Submit your application. </li> <li>The Department of Labor will evaluate your claim for UI benefits and decide if you qualify. </li> <li>You can only file online during the following times: <ol> <li>Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 7:30 p.m </li> <li>Friday: 7:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. </li> <li>Weekends: Saturday 12:00 a.m - Sunday 7:00 p.m. </li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p> You may also apply over the phone by calling the NYS Department of Labor at <a href="tel:888-209-8124">888-209-8124</a>, Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. </p>

<ol> <li>Create an account on <a href="https://applications.labor.ny.gov/IndividualReg/?TYPE=33554433&REALMOID=06-b0d30d94-a224-104a-b476-839b26b50cb3&GUID=&SMAUTHREASON=0&METHOD=GET&SMAGENTNAME=%24SM%24ThT5WVUR1XkGiy4UhP34jv09ppEYsY5V%2b%2bhuQYmYxeVseon5yi64QNm3b%2fN7fNeC&TARGET=%24SM%24HTTPS%3a%2f%2fapplications%2elabor%2eny%2egov%2fIndividual%2f" target="_blank">NY.gov</a>. <ol> <li> <a href="http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/claimantinfo/sign-in-faq.shtm" target="_blank">Learn more</a> about how to get a NY.gov ID. </li> </ol> </li> <li>Login with your new NY.gov ID. </li> <li>Follow the instructions to file a claim. </li> <li>Submit your application. </li> <li>The Department of Labor will review your claim for UI benefits and decide if you qualify. </li> <li>You can only file online during the following times: <ol> <li>Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m - 7:30 p.m </li> <li>Friday: 7:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. </li> <li>Weekends: Saturday 12:00 a.m - Sunday 7:00 p.m. </li> </ol> </li> </ol>

File online

https://applications.labor.ny.gov/IndividualReg/xhtml/individual/emailVerification.faces

<p> Apply over the phone by calling the NYS Department of Labor at <a href="tel:888-209-8124">888-209-8124</a>, Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. </p>

<p> To file for unemployment benefits, you will need to provide proof of the following: </p> <ul> <li>Citizenship or immigration status: such as a work authorization card. </li> <li>Your identity and date of birth: such as a driver's license or non-driver's license ID. </li> <li>Your income (if any): such as your recent income tax, current pay stubs, or award letters. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.ny.gov/services/get-unemployment-assistance" target="_blank">NYS Unemployment Insurance website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:888-469-7365">888-469-7365</a> if you have questions about unemployment benefits. </li> <li> <a href="https://www.labor.ny.gov/secure/contact/" target="_blank">Email NYS unemployment</a> to get more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.ny.gov/services/get-unemployment-assistance" target="_blank">NYS Unemployment Insurance website</a> for more information<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Email the NYS Department of Labor</strong> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.labor.ny.gov/secure/contact/" target="_blank">Email NYS unemployment</a> to get more information </p>

<p> <strong>Call NYS Unemployment</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:888-469-7365">888-469-7365</a> if you have questions about unemployment benefits. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong><br> </p> <p> Ask for New York State Unemployment Insurance assistance. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P029en

S2R029

English

NYC Nurse-Family Partnership

NYC NFP

Program

Family services

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Pregnant & new parents

Caregiver, Baby, Young Adult

Home visits for pregnant women and girls

<p> NYC NFP is a home visiting program for low-income women and girls who are pregnant with their first baby. Trained nurses visit you at your home regularly from pregnancy until your baby is two years old and support you to become a knowledgeable and nurturing parent. </p>

<p> Nurses provide support and give medical care and advice to women who are pregnant for the first time. </p>

<ul> <li>You can receive services no matter your age or immigration status </li> <li>You can join NFP early in your pregnancy, but no later than your 28th week </li> <li>All services are provided at no cost to the client </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you a woman or a girl who is 28 weeks pregnant or less with your first baby? </li> <li>If you are over 18 years old, do you live in a zip code listed on the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/ms/nfp-area-map.pdf" target="_blank">NFP service map</a>? </li> <li>Do you meet the income requirements? </li> </ul> <table> <thead> <tr> <th> Family size </th> <th> Income in a year </th> <th> Income in a month </th> <th> Income in a week </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> 1 </td> <td> $35,520 </td> <td> $2,960 </td> <td> $740 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2 </td> <td> $44,796 </td> <td> $3,733 </td> <td> $933.25 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3 </td> <td> $55,272 </td> <td> $4,606 </td> <td> $1,151.50 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4 </td> <td> $63,360 </td> <td> $5,280 </td> <td> $1,320<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 </td> <td> $72,636 </td> <td> $6,053 </td> <td> $1,513.25 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6 </td> <td> $81,912 </td> <td> $6,826 </td> <td> $1,706.50 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 7 </td> <td> $91,188 </td> <td> $7,599 </td> <td> $1,899.75 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> <strong>Exceptions</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>All NYC girls under 18 years old are eligible, regardless of ZIP code. </li> <li>All women and girls are eligible if they are: homeless or incarcerated, in foster care, or involved in the juvenile justice system. </li> </ul>

<p> Woman and girls can find out if they are eligible by calling your nearest location. </p> <ul> <li>Bronx: <a href="tel:718-536-3789">718-536-3789</a> </li> <li>Brooklyn: <a href="tel:718-257-7208">718-257-7208</a> </li> <li>Manhattan: <a href="tel:212-939-8500">212-939-8500</a> </li> <li>Queens: <a href="tel:718-480-2222">718-480-2222</a> (east) /<a href="tel:347-571-2792">347-571-2792</a> (north) </li> <li>Staten Island: <a href="tel:718-313-1800">718-313-1800</a> </li> <li>Foster care/shelter/justice-involved: <a href="tel:646-364-0726">646-364-0726</a> </li> </ul> <p> Service providers can refer patients/clients to NFP by using the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/NFP-Client-Referral-Form.EN_.pdf" target="_blank">referral form</a> and mailing or faxing it to the locations listed on the form. </p>

<p> If you are a service provider, you can refer your patients/clients to NFP by filling in the referral form and mailing or faxing it to the locations listed on the form. </p>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/NFP-Client-Referral-Form.EN_.pdf

<p> Woman and girls can find out if they are eligible by calling NYC NFP at <a href="tel:646-364-0714">646-364-0714</a>. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nurse-family-partnership.page" target="_blank">NYC NFP website</a> to find out more. </li> <li>Call NYC NFP at <a href="tel:646-364-0714">646-364-0714</a> for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nurse-family-partnership.page" target="_blank">NYC NFP website</a> to find out more. </p>

<p> <strong>Call NYC NFP</strong> </p> <p> Call NYC NFP at <a href="tel:646-364-0714">646-364-0714</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong><br> </p> <p> Ask for assistance with NYC Nurse-Family Partnership. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P009en

S2R009

English

Comprehensive After School System of NYC

COMPASS NYC

Program

Enrichment

NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

Children (0-13), Students, Youth (10+)

Grade-Schooler, Pre-Teen, Teen

Afterschool programs for students

<p> Students can join one of hundreds of free afterschool programs in NYC through COMPASS NYC. COMPASS programs can offer homework help, sports, arts, and more. They are free and located all over the city. </p>

<p> COMPASS NYC has hundreds of programs for young people in kindergarten through 12th grade. </p>

<ul> <li>Programs are offered to young people for free </li> <li>Programs are three hours each day, five days per week, including on school holidays </li> </ul>

<p> All NYC students, in kindergarten to 12th grade, are eligible to enroll in COMPASS programs. </p>

<ul> <li>To enroll your child in a COMPASS NYC program, contact the afterschool program staff at your child\u2019s school. </li> <li>You can also use <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD</a> with the "afterschool" filter to see what programs are near your home. </li> </ul>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started: </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD</a> website. </li> <li>Select "afterschool programs" in the category field. </li> <li>Enter your borough and neighborhood, or zip code to begin searching. </li> </ol>

Search online

http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home

<p> To enroll your child in a COMPASS NYC program, contact the program staff at your child\u2019s school. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/comprehensive-after-school-system-of-new-york-city-compass.page" target="_blank">COMPASS website</a> to learn more. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD</a> website to learn more about all of the programs COMPASS NYC offers. </li> <li>Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call or visit the afterschool program staff at your child\u2019s school for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit your child\u2019s school</strong> </p> <p> Speak with an afterschool program staff at your child\u2019s school for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the websites</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/comprehensive-after-school-system-of-new-york-city-compass.page" target="_blank">COMPASS website</a> to learn more.<br> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD website</a> to learn about all of the programs COMPASS NYC offers.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call for help</strong> </p> <p> Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a> or the afterschool program staff at your child\u2019s school for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for Comprehensive After School Program assistance. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P052en

N/A

English

School's Out NYC

SONYC

Program

Enrichment

NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

Children (0-13)

Pre-Teen, Teen

Afterschool for middle schoolers

<p> SONYC is an afterschool program for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. SONYC activities include dance, music, sports, fashion, cooking, and more. </p>

<p> SONYC offers a mix of activities, including leadership, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM), literacy, academic help, sports, arts, and more. </p>

<ul> <li>Programs are offered to young people for free </li> <li>Programs are offered three hours each day, five days per week </li> </ul>

<p> All NYC students, in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, are eligible to enroll in SONYC programs. </p>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started: </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD</a> website </li> <li>Click "Show Advanced Search" in the "Basic Search" box </li> <li>Select "COMPASS Programs" in the "All Programs Box" the a SONYC program from the "All Sub-programs" menu </li> </ol> <p> You can also enroll your child in a SONYC program, contact the program staff at your child\u2019s school. </p>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started: </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD</a> website </li> <li>Click "Show Advanced Search" in the "Basic Search" box </li> <li>Select "COMPASS Programs" in the "All Programs Box" the a SONYC program from the "All Sub-programs" menu </li> </ol>

Search online

http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home

<p> You can also enroll your child in a SONYC program, contact the program staff at your child\u2019s school. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/schools-out-new-york-city-sonyc.page" target="_blank">SONYC website</a> to learn more. </li> <li>Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call or visit the afterschool program staff at your child's school for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit your child's school</strong> </p> <p> Speak with an afterschool program staff at your child's school for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the websites</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/schools-out-new-york-city-sonyc.page" target="_blank">SONYC website</a> to learn more. </p>

<p> <strong>Call Youth Connect</strong> </p> <p> Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:1-800-246-4646">1-800-246-4646</a> if you have questions about this program. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P079en

English

Safe Sleep Initiative

Resource

Family services

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene/NYC Administration for Children's Services

Children (0-13), Families, Pregnant & new parents

Caregiver, Baby

Sleeping safe & cribs for babies

<p> Sleeping the wrong way can be dangerous for babies. Get information on the safest way for your baby to sleep from the Safe Sleep Initiative. Low-income families may also be eligible to get a free crib. </p>

<p> Families can get information on creating a safe sleep environment for their baby and may qualify for a free crib. </p>

<ul> <li>For more information about infant sleep, see <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/about/safe-sleep-faq.page" target="_blank">frequently asked questions</a>, download the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/acs/pdf/about/2017/safesleepbrochure0609.pdf" target="_blank">Safe Sleep brochure</a>, or watch the <a href="https://youtu.be/ZLeL_LqieMI" target="_blank">Safe Sleep video</a>. </li> <li>Low-income ACS-involved families can get a crib, which is delivered and set up in their home. </li> <li>Eligible families can receive a crib at a <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/neighborhood-health/neighborhood-health-action-centers.page" target="_blank">Neighborhood Health Action Center</a> or community-based organization in their borough. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>To find out if you're eligible for a free crib, call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask about Safe Sleep. </li> <li>ACS-involved families can ask their caseworker to see if they are eligible for a free crib. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/pregnancy-sleep-safety.page" target="_blank">Safe Sleep website</a> to learn more. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> for more information and find out how you can receive services. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the Website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/pregnancy-sleep-safety.page" target="_blank">Safe Sleep website</a> to learn more. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask about Safe Sleep. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P028en

S2R028

English

Learn & Earn (formerly the In-School Youth Program)

Program

Work

NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

People with disabilities, Pregnant & new parents, Students

Teen, Young Adult

College/work-readiness in high school

<p> High school juniors and seniors in the Learn & Earn (formerly the In-School Youth Program) program will receive assistance in career exploration, college readiness, and high school graduation. </p>

<p> Learn & Earn helps high schoolers succeed in school while preparing them for college and their careers. </p>

<ul> <li>Must have a Social Security Number </li> <li>Must be able to work legally in US </li> <li>Enroll between September 1 - 30 </li> </ul>

<p> You may be eligible if you can answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you between 16 - 21 years old? </li> <li>Are you a NYC high school junior or senior? </li> <li>Do you meet <strong>one</strong> of these requirements? <ul> <li>Do you receive cash assistance or SNAP, or are you a member of a household that receives cash assistance or SNAP? </li> <li>Are you homeless? </li> <li>Are you a foster care youth? </li> <li>If you do not meet one of these requirements, ISY will look at your income to see if you are eligible. You can use <a href="http://access.nyc.gov" target="_blank">ACCESS NYC</a> to screen and see if you may qualify. </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a> to apply. </li> <li>You can also use <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD</a> with the "jobs & internships" filter to see what programs are near your home. </li> </ul>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started: </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD website</a>. </li> <li>Select "jobs & internships" in the category field. </li> <li>Enter your borough and neighborhood, or zip code to begin searching. </li> </ol>

Search online

http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home

<p> Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a> to apply. </p>

<p> To apply for Learn & Earn, you will need to prove he following: </p> <ul> <li>Your identity and date of birth </li> <li>Where you live </li> <li>Your family's income </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/in-school-youth-isy.page" target="_blank">Learn & Earn page</a> on DYCD's website to learn more. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD</a> website to learn more about all of the programs Learn & Earn offers. </li> <li>Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a> for more information on Learn & Earn. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a center</strong><br> </p> <p> Find a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=8837" target="_blank">center</a> to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the websites</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/after-school/in-school-youth-isy.page" target="_blank">Learn & Earn page</a> on DYCD's website to learn more.<br> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD website</a> to learn about all the programs In-School Youth offers. </p>

<p> <strong>Call for help</strong> </p> <p> Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a> for more information on Learn & Earn.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for assistance with In-School Youth Employment Program. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P064en

N/A

English

Living for the Young Family Through Education

LYFE

Program

Child care

NYC Department of Education/District 79

Children (0-13), Families, Students

Caregiver, Baby, Toddler, Pre-Schooler

High-quality early childhood education

<p> If you are a public school student with a young child, you might be able to get free child care. LYFE offers day care and academic support to parents who are still in school. </p>

<p> Children between the ages of 6 weeks and 4 years can get free daycare if their parents are in school. </p>

<p> LYFE is available for NYC Department of Education students with children between the ages of 6 weeks and 4 years who are not eligible for Pre-K for All. </p>

<ul> <li>Download LYFE Enrollment Packet: <a href="http://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Enrollment-Packet-Entire.pdf" target="_blank">English</a>, <a href="http://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Spanish.pdf" target="_blank">Spanish</a>, <a href="http://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Haitian-Creole.pdf" target="_blank">Haitian Creole</a>, <a href="http://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/French.pdf" target="_blank">French</a> </li> <li>Contact a LYFE social worker at <a href="http://lyfenyc.org/locations/" target="_blank">a location close to your home or school</a> to schedule an enrollment appointment </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Proof of your child's age </li> <li>A current copy of your child's immunization records </li> <li>A <a href="http://lyfenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Child-Adolescent-Medical-Examination1.pdf" target="_blank">Child & Adolescent Medical Examination Form</a> for your child </li> <li>Your current academic schedule </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://lyfenyc.org/" target="_blank">Living for the Young Family through Education site</a> for more information </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:212-609%E2%80%938520">212-609\u20138520</a> to speak with a representative </li> <li>Email <a href="mailto:lyfe.nyc.gov">LYFE</a> with your questions </li> <li>Follow LYFE on <a href="https://twitter.com/lyfenyc" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or connect with LYFE on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lyfenyc" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> </ul>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P056en

N/A

English

NYC Early Literacy Learning Program

NYCELL

Program

Education

NYC Department of Education/NYC Housing Authority

Families, NYCHA residents

Toddler

Early literacy skills for toddlers

<p> Toddlers can receive reading and speaking help with the Early Literacy Learning Program. Families in the program read out loud, get free books and toys, and go on field trips to help children develop language skills. </p>

<p> Help your child get ready to read using fun activities, free books, and toys. </p>

<ul> <li>The program is for 12 weeks, twice a week, for two hours </li> <li>Families learn ways to improve their children's speech, reading, and writing </li> <li>Families get free books and educational toys to take home </li> <li>Offered at five NYCHA community centers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn as well as at the <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/inwood" target="_blank"><u>Inwood Library</u></a> </li> </ul>

<p> All NYC families with children between one year and three years nine months are eligible for NYCELL. </p>

<p> To apply for NYCELL, contact a participating community center or call Lynda Nicolas at <a href="tel:212-356-3844"><u>212-356-3844</u></a>. </p> <p> <strong>Classic/Melrose Community Center</strong><strong><br></strong>286 156th Street<br> Bronx, NY 10451<br> <a href="tel:718-665-1300"><u>718-665-1300</u></a> </p> <p> <strong>New York Public Library, Inwood Branch</strong><br> 4790 Broadway<br> New York, NY 10034<br> <a href="tel:212-942-2445"><u>212-942-2445</u></a> </p> <p> <strong>King Towers Community Center</strong><br> 2 West 115th Street<br> New York, NY 10002<br> <a href="tel:212-348-5721"><u>212-348-5721</u></a> </p> <p> <strong>Sotomayor Community Center</strong><br> 1000 Rosedale Avenue<br> Bronx, NY 10472<br> <a href="tel:917-243-7231"><u>917-243-7231</u></a> </p> <p> <strong>Campos Community Center</strong><br> 611 East 13th Street<br> New York, NY 10009<br> <a href="tel:212-677-1801"><u>212-677-1801</u></a> </p> <p> <strong>Langston Hughes Senior Center</strong><br> 301 Sutter Avenue<br> Brooklyn, NY 11212<br> <a href="tel:718-498-7752"><u>718-498-7752</u></a> </p>

<p> To apply for NYCELL, contact a <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/EarlyChildhood/parentfamilies/NYCELL.htm" target="_blank"><u>participating community center</u></a> or call Lynda Nicolas at <a href="tel:212-356-3844"><u>212-356-3844</u></a>. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/EarlyChildhood/parentfamilies/NYCELL.htm" target="_blank"><u>NYCELL website</u></a> for more information. </li> <li> <a href="mailto:earlychildhood.nyc.gov"><u>Email NYCELL</u></a> if you have questions about the program. </li> <li>Call Lynda Nicolas at <a href="tel:212-356-3844"><u>212-356-3844</u></a> to learn more about NYCELL. </li> <li>Visit or call a <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/EarlyChildhood/parentfamilies/NYCELL.htm" target="_blank"><u>NYCELL site</u></a> to learn more about a specific location. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a center<br> <br></strong> Visit a <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/EarlyChildhood/parentfamilies/NYCELL.htm" target="_blank"><u>NYCELL site</u></a> to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong><br> <br> Visit the <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/EarlyChildhood/parentfamilies/NYCELL.htm" target="_blank"><u>NYCELL website</u></a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Email NYCELL</strong> </p> <p> <strong><br> <br></strong> <a href="mailto:earlychildhood.nyc.gov"><u>Email NYCELL</u></a> if you have questions about the program. </p>

<p> <strong>Call NYCELL</strong> </p> <p> Call Lynda Nicolas at <a href="tel:212-356-3844"><u>212-356-3844</u></a> to learn more about NYCELL. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

P018en

S2R018

English

Veterans' Property Tax Exemption

Program

Cash & expenses

NYC Department of Finance

Seniors, Veterans

Caregiver

Reduction to property tax for veterans

<p> Qualified Veterans, spouses or their un-remarried surviving spouses; parents of soldiers who died in the line of duty (Gold Star parent) can get a reduction to their property tax. </p>

<p> Property-tax exemption for qualifying veterans. There are three types of benefits: basic, combat, and disabled. </p>

<ul> <li>Your application needs to be postmarked by March 15 in order for your benefits to start on July 1. If March 15 is on a weekend, then the deadline will be the next business day </li> <li> <a href="http://webapps.nyc.gov:8084/CICS/fin1/find001I" target="_blank">Determine the borough, block, and lot (BBL)</a> for your property using link or checking information on current property tax bill </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for Veterans' Exemption, you should be able to answer yes to all of these questions. </p> <ul> <li>Are you the current deeded owner, spouse or surviving un-remarried widow/widower of the property owner? </li> <li>Is the property your primary residence? </li> <li>Are you a veteran who served in the US armed forces during one of the following conflicts only: <ul> <li>Persian Gulf Conflict (includes the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts) - beginning August 2, 1990 to present </li> <li>Vietnam War - February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 </li> <li>Korean War - June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955 </li> <li>World War II - December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 </li> <li>World War I - April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Apply by mail: <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/VeteransExemption-InitialAppl_EN.pdf" target="_blank">Download the initial exemption application</a> form and mail it to:<br> New York City Department of Finance<br> P.O.BOX 311 Maplewood<br> NJ 07040-0311 </li> </ul> <ul> <li>You need to submit copies of all the required documents (DD-214 or separation papers; disability rating) with your application. Missing documents will cause delays in processing your application.<br> <br> </li> <li>Your completed application and all required documents must be postmarked by March 15 (or the next business day if March 15 is on a weekend) for your exemption to begin on July 1 in the same year. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Apply by mail: <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/VeteransExemption-InitialAppl_EN.pdf" target="_blank">Download the initial exemption application</a> form and mail it to:<br> <strong>New York City Department of Finance</strong><br> P.O. BOX 311<br> Maplewood, NJ 07040-0311 </li> <li>You will need to submit copies of the required documentation with your application. Applications without all of the required documents cannot be processed. </li> <li>Your completed application and all required documents must be postmarked by March 15 (or the next business day if March 15 is on a weekend) for your exemption to begin on July 1 in the same year. </li> </ul>

Download application

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/VeteransExemption-InitialAppl_EN.pdf

<p> To apply for Veteran's Exemption, you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Your Veteran status: Copy of A DD Form 214 ( DD-214) which is the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty form or separation papers for each veteran. For each disabled veteran, copy of Veterans' Administration letter documenting the disability rating </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/benefits/landlords-veterans.page" target="_blank">Veterans' Exemption website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Visit a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page" target="_blank">Department of Finance office</a> to get help in person. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask about Veterans' Exemption to if you have questions about the program. </li> <li>Get help by mailing the Department of Finance:<br> <strong>NYC Department of Finance</strong><br> Correspondence Unit<br> One Centre Street, 22nd Floor<br> New York, NY 10007 </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit an office</strong> </p> <p> Visit a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page" target="_blank">Department of Finance office</a> to get help in person.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/benefits/landlords-veterans.page" target="_blank">Veterans' Exemption website</a> for more information.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Email the Department of Finance</strong> </p> <p> Email the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-exemptions-inquiries.page" target="_blank">Department of Finance</a> if you have questions about this program. </p>

<p> <strong>Mail the Department of Finance</strong> </p> <p> NYC Department of Finance<br> Correspondence Unit<br> One Centre Street, 22nd Floor<br> New York, NY 10007<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask about Veterans' Exemption. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

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EarlyLearn NYC Child Care

Service

Child care

NYC Administration for Children's Services

Children (0-13)

Baby, Toddler, Pre-Schooler

Child care for babies & toddlers

<p> Your child can get free child care through EarlyLearn NYC. EarlyLearn gives your child a safe and clean place to stay during the day, with games and education, preparing your child for Pre-K. Children in EarlyLearn get healthy meals and snacks and can stay for up to 10 hours each day.<br> </p>

<p> Free or low-cost care for children. </p>

<ul> <li>If you are receiving Cash Assistance and in an HRA-approved work, education, or training activity you are probably eligible </li> <li>Services are available for children with special needs </li> <li>Child care options are also available through the EarlyLearn Head Start program (for three and four year olds) and private programs </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Is your child between six weeks and four years old? </li> <li>Are you working or attending an approved training or educational program for 20 hours or more per week? </li> <li>Is your family already receiving services from either ACS or the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)? </li> </ul> <p> There are also income guidelines your family must meet to be eligible. With a few questions, we can help you <a href="http://access.nyc.gov" target="_blank">find out if you may be eligible</a>. </p>

<ul> <li>Use the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6866" target="_blank">EarlyLearn NYC program finder</a> and choose a provider. </li> <li>Download <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Child-Care-Subsidy-ApplicationForm_EN.pdf" target="_blank">the application</a>, visit the program of your choice to pick one up, or call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and request one be mailed to you. </li> <li>Complete the application and submit it with required the documents to the EarlyLearn NYC Child Care program site of your choice. </li> <li>If your child is approved for a seat in an EarlyLearn NYC center, ACS and the program will contact you about when your child can start attending. If your child is eligible, but the program has no vacancies, you may be placed on a waiting list. </li> <li>If you are receiving benefits from the Human Resources Administration (HRA) and would like to enroll in an EarlyLearn NYC program, visit <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/job_centers.shtml" target="_blank">your assigned Job Center</a>. </li> </ul>

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Child-Care-Subsidy-Application_EN.pdf

<ol> <li>Use the EarlyLearn NYC program finder and choose a provider. </li> <li>Download <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Child-Care-Subsidy-ApplicationForm_EN.pdf" target="_blank">the application</a>, visit the program of your choice to pick one up, or call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and request one be mailed to you. </li> <li>Complete the application and submit it with required the documents to the EarlyLearn NYC Child Care program site of your choice. </li> <li>If your child is approved for a seat in an EarlyLearn NYC center, ACS and the program will contact you about when your child can start attending. If your child is eligible, but the program has no vacancies, you may be placed on a waiting list. </li> <li>If you are receiving benefits from the Human Resources Administration (HRA) and would like to enroll in an EarlyLearn NYC program, visit <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/job_centers.shtml" target="_blank">your assigned Job Center</a>. </li> </ol>

Find a program

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6866

<p> To apply for EarlyLearn NYC Child Care, you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Where you live: such as a driver\u2019s license, IDNYC, or utility bill </li> <li>Your income (reason for care documents): <ul> <li>If employed: pay stubs and/or CS 1069 </li> <li>If self-employed: current income tax documents, notarized statement/accountant statement </li> <li>If attending educational or vocational training: ACD 1082 </li> <li>If receiving SSI, Worker\u2019s Compensation, Unemployment Benefits, etc.: proof of income documentation </li> </ul> </li> <li>Your citizenship or immigration status: US birth certificate (for children under 18 who live with you), Registration Card (if the child was not born in the US) </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/acs-child-care-options.page" target="_blank">EarlyLearn NYC Child Care website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Visit an <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6866" target="_blank">EarlyLearn center near</a> you for help in person. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> if you need help finding a program. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a center</strong> </p> <p> Visit an <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6866" target="_blank">EarlyLearn center near</a> you for help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/acs-child-care-options.page" target="_blank">EarlyLearn NYC Child Care website</a> for more information.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for EarlyLearn Child Care if you need help finding a program. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

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Veterans Affairs Supported Housing

HUD-VASH

Program

Housing

US Department of Housing & Urban Development/ US Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans

Caregiver

Supportive Housing for Veterans

<p> Veterans and their families who are homeless can get help through HUD-VASH. The program helps veterans find and keep permanent housing by providing Section 8 rental vouchers as well as case management and other supportive services at VA medical centers. </p>

<p> The VA assists homeless veterans and their families find and maintain permanent housing. </p>

<ul> <li>Call <a href="tel:877-424-3838">877-424-3838</a> to be connected with your local homeless program and apply </li> <li>Case management is an important part of the program, and you will be required to participate </li> <li>You must re-certify each year to keep your housing voucher </li> <li>You must contribute 30% of your monthly income towards rent, the voucher will cover the rest </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>To be eligible for HUD-VASH, you must be eligible for VA health care and meet the <a href="https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/HomelessAssistanceActAmendedbyHEARTH.pdf" target="_blank">federal definition of homelessness</a> or at risk of being homeless </li> <li>You must have income within the program guidelines and willingness to receive case management from the VA </li> <li>The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans can help you determine if you are eligible. Call <a href="tel:877-424-3838">877-424-3838</a> to find out </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>To apply for HUD-VASH, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at <a href="tel:877-424-3838">877-424-3838</a>, which will connect you to your local VA homeless program </li> <li>Veterans can also apply in person at the following locations:<br> <strong>The VA Medical Center</strong><br> Bronx, NY 10468<br> Phone: <a href="tel:718-584-9000">718-584-9000</a><br> M-T-F from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.<br> 130 West Kingsbridge Road or at </li> </ul> <p> <strong>The VA NY Harbor Site</strong><br> 423 East 23rd Street 2nd Floor Room 2207N<br> New York, NY 10010<br> Phone: <a href="tel:212-686-7500">212-686-7500</a><br> Mondays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.<br> Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. </p>

<p> Veterans can apply in person at the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/location/the-va-medical-center/" target="_blank">VA Medical Center</a> in the Bronx or at the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/location/the-harbor-va-site/" target="_blank">VA NY Harbor Site</a> in Manhattan. </p>

Find a center

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=15023

<p> Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at <a href="tel:877-424-3838">877-424-3838</a>, which will connect you to your local VA homeless program. </p>

<p> There are no required documents at this time; applicants are screened for eligibility by the VA for HUD VASH. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash_eligibility.asp" target="_blank">HUD-VASH website</a> for more information </li> <li>Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at <a href="tel:877-424-3838">877-424-3838</a> to learn if you're eligible and apply </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit an office</strong> </p> <p> Visit <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/location/the-va-medical-center/" target="_blank">VA Medical Center</a> in the Bronx (Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.) or<br> <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/location/the-harbor-va-site/" target="_blank">VA NY Harbor Site</a> in Manhattan (Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) for assistance. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash_eligibility.asp" target="_blank">HUD-VASH website</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:877-424-3838">877-424-3838</a> to learn if you're eligible and apply. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program and you will be connected to VA facilities. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

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Spanish

Senior Employment Services

SES

Program

Work

NYC Department of Aging

Seniors

Caregiver

Job training & placement for seniors

<p> SES helps seniors prepare for and find work while paying them. SES trains seniors to use computers, look for work, and write resumes. Career counselors are also there to give advice. </p>

<p> SES offers training and job placement help for seniors. </p>

<ul> <li>If you are eligible for SES, there are job placements citywide </li> <li>Requires proof of identity, income, where you live, and eligibility to work </li> <li>Apply in person or by mail </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for SES, you must be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you 55 years of age or older? </li> <li>Are you unemployed? </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Download and complete the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Senior_Employment_Services_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Employment Assistance Services Form.</a> </li> <li>Bring the application to the NYC Department of Aging or mail the application to:<br> Senior Employment Unit/SCSEP-Title V Program<br> New York City Department for the Aging<br> 2 Lafayette St.<br> New York, NY 10007 </li> </ul>

<ol> <li>Download and complete the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Senior_Employment_Services_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Employment Assistance Services Form</a>. </li> <li>Mail the application to:<br> Senior Employment Unit/SCSEP-Title V Program<br> New York City Department for the Aging<br> 2 Lafayette St.<br> New York, NY 10007 </li> </ol>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Senior_Employment_Services_Form.pdf

<ol> <li>Download and complete the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Senior_Employment_Services_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Employment Assistance Services Form</a>. </li> <li>Bring the completed application to the NYC Department of Aging<br> 2 Lafayette St., 6th Flr<br> New York, NY 10007 </li> </ol>

<p> To apply for SES, you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Your identity and your age: such as a photo ID, driver\u2019s license, passport, naturalization certificate, or hospital records. </li> <li>Where you live: such as a statement from your landlord, a rent receipt, or mortgage statements. </li> <li>Your income (if any): such as a recent pay stub, unemployment benefits statement, SNAP benefit cards or Cash Assistance budget letter, or child support income support letter. </li> <li>Citizenship or immigration status: such as your birth certificate or US passport. </li> <li>Work eligibility: such as a passport or resident card. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the Senior Employment Services office at 2 Lafayette St., 6th Flr, New York, NY 10007 for help in person. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/senior-employment.page" target="_blank">SES website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask for the Senior Employment Services program to learn more. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the office</strong> </p> <p> Senior Employment Services<br> 2 Lafayette St., 6th Flr.<br> New York, NY 10007 </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/senior-employment.page" target="_blank">SES website</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for the Senior Employment Services program. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

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NYCHA Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability

REES

Service

Work

NYC Housing Authority

NYCHA residents

Caregiver, Young Adult

Support for NYCHA residents

<p> REES helps NYCHA residents improve their financial futures. If you live in NYCHA housing, you can get help finding a job, taking classes, or starting a business. </p>

<p> Education and work training programs for public housing residents. </p>

<ul> <li>REES can help you delay rent increases if your income goes up </li> <li>The Brooklyn office has information sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m </li> </ul>

<p> Anyone who lives in NYCHA housing is eligible for REES. But, the services that REES connects you to have different eligibility rules. The eligibility for each program is on the <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/programs-near-me/" target="_blank">Opportunity NYCHA site</a>. </p>

<ul> <li>Information sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m at the Brooklyn office: 787 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238. </li> <li>You can RSVP for an info session <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/events/" target="_blank">online</a> or by calling the REES hotline at <a href="tel:718-289-8100">718-289-8100</a>. </li> </ul>

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/REES_Form_EN.pdf

<ol> <li>Information sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m at the Brooklyn office: 787 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238. </li> <li>You can RSVP for an info session <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/events/" target="_blank">online</a> or by calling the REES hotline at <a href="tel:718-289-8100">718-289-8100</a>. </li> </ol>

<ul> <li>Visit the REES office at 787 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11238 to get help in person. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/" target="_blank">Opportunity NYCHA website</a> to learn more about REES services. </li> <li>Call the REES hotline at <a href="tel:718-289-8100">718-289-8100</a><a href="tel:718-289-8100%E2%80%8B"></a> to learn more. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the office</strong> </p> <p> Visit the REES office at 787 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11238 to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/" target="_blank">Opportunity NYCHA website</a> to learn more about REES services. </p>

<p> <strong>Call REES</strong> </p> <p> Call the REES hotline at <a href="tel:718-289-8100">718-289-8100</a><a href="tel:718-289-8100%E2%80%8B"></a> to learn more. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong><br> </p> <p> Ask for REES assistance. </p>

2018-12-13T00:00:00.000

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Disability Rent Increase Exemption

DRIE

Program

Housing

NYC Department of Finance / NYC Housing Preservation and Development

People with disabilities, Seniors, Veterans

Caregiver

Rent freeze for people with disabilities

<p> DRIE provides a rent freeze to tenants with disabilities. If their rent goes up, tenants with DRIE do not have to pay the higher rate. The City pays the difference between the current and future rent. </p>

<p> DRIE can help people with disabilities freeze their rent so it won't be increased. </p>

<ul> <li>Once applied, it takes 10 - 15 days to hear back </li> <li>You are not required to file taxes to qualify for DRIE </li> <li>You will need to send documents. Never mail your original documents, just copies </li> <li>You do not need your landlord's permission to apply </li> <li>Apply online, by mail, or in person </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for DRIE, you should be able to answer "Yes" to all of these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you 18 years old or older? </li> <li>Is your name on the lease? </li> <li>Is your combined household income $50,000 or less in a year? </li> <li>Do you spend more than one-third of your monthly income on rent? </li> <li>Did you have income from the following benefits? <ul> <li>Supplemental Security Income (SSI) </li> <li>Federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) </li> <li>U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability pension or compensation </li> <li>Disability-related Medicaid if you have received either SSI or SSDI in the past </li> </ul> </li> <li>Do you live in NYC in one of these types of housing? <ul> <li>a rent stabilized apartment </li> <li>a rent controlled apartment </li> <li>a Mitchell-Lama development </li> <li>a Limited Dividend development </li> <li>a redevelopment company development </li> <li>a Housing Development Fund Company (HDFC) Cooperative development </li> <li>a Section 213 Cooperative unit </li> <li>a rent regulated hotel or single room occupancy unit </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Apply by mail: <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DRIE_Application_Packet_EN.pdf" target="_blank">Download the application</a> or pick one up from a DRIE walk-in center and send it and your personal documents to:<br> New York City Department of Finance, DRIE Unit<br> 59 Maiden Ln, 22nd Floor<br> New York, NY 10038 </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Apply in person at the DRIE walk-in center:<br> 66 John St, 3rd Floor<br> New York, NY 10038<br> Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. </li> </ul> <p> SCRIE/DRIE online applications are temporarily unavailable while we work on a new and improved application. Please use the forms or walk-in location to apply. </p>

<p> SCRIE/DRIE online applications are temporarily unavailable while we work on a new and improved application. Please use the forms or walk-in location to apply. </p>

<ol> <li>Print a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DRIE_Application_Packet_EN.pdf" target="_blank">paper application</a>, pick one up from DRIE Walk-In Center: 66 John St, 3rd Flr New York, NY, 10038 (Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), or call <a href="tel:311">311</a> to request a paper application form mailed to you.<br> </li> <li>Mail the application to:<br> <strong>New York City Department of Finance, DRIE Unit</strong><br> 59 Maiden Ln, 22nd Floor<br> New York, NY, 10038 </li> </ol> <p> Applications forms are available in Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. Forms in Bengali are available from the center or <a href="tel:311">311</a>. </p>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DRIE_Application_Packet_EN.pdf

<ol> <li>Print a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DRIE_Application_Packet_EN.pdf" target="_blank">paper application</a>, pick one up from DRIE walk-in center at 66 John St, 3rd Flr New York, NY, 10038 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), or call <a href="tel:311">311</a> to request a paper application form to be mailed to you </li> <li>Complete your DRIE application and take it to:<br> <strong>DRIE Walk-In Center</strong><br> 66 John St, 3rd Floor<br> New York, NY, 10038<br> Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. </li> </ol>

Find the office

https://access.nyc.gov/location/scriedrie-walk-in-center/

<p> If you live in a Housing Development Fund Company (HDFC) apartment or Mitchell-Lama apartment, call HPD at <a href="tel:212-863-8494">212-863-8494</a> to apply. </p>

<p> To apply for DRIE you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>You are receiving a qualifying disability benefit (and award letter) </li> <li>Your age </li> <li>Your rent </li> <li>The income of all household members, which can include: tax returns, Social Security benefits, 1099/W2 statement </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/rentfreeze/index.page" target="_blank">DRIE website</a> <a href="http://nyc.gov/rentfreeze"></a>to learn more about this program </li> <li> <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-drie.page" target="_blank">Email DRIE</a> for more information </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask for a DRIE specialist or <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> if you have a hard time hearing </li> <li>Visit the DRIE walk-in center: </li> <li>66 John St, 3rd Floor<br> New York, NY, 10038<br> Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit DRIE walk-in center</strong> </p> <p> 66 John St, 3rd Flr<br> New York, NY, 10038<br> Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong><br> </p> <p> Visit <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/rentfreeze/index.page" target="_blank">DRIE website</a> to learn more about this program. </p>

<p> <strong>Email DRIE</strong> </p> <p> <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-drie.page" target="_blank">Email DRIE</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call DRIE using TTY</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> if you have a hard time hearing. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for DRIE specialists. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

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NYC Family Justice Centers

FJCs

Service

Family services

NYC Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence

Everyone

Everyone

Help for victims of intimate partner violence

<p> Services at the FJCs include: </p> <ul> <li>Counseling for adults and children, and mental health services for adults </li> <li>Help with safety planning, housing, shelter, and other needs </li> <li>Legal help with orders of protection, custody, visitation, divorce, immigration, and housing matters </li> <li>Help filing police reports </li> <li>Financial services, job training, and education program referrals </li> </ul>

<p> Services are available for survivors of intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and sex trafficking in all boroughs. </p>

<ul> <li>Call the NYC Domestic Violence Hotline at <a href="tel:800-621-4673">800-621-4673</a> or <a href="tel:800-810-7444">800-810-7444</a> (if you are hearing impaired), or call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask for the Domestic Violence Hotline </li> <li>Call 911 if you are in danger and need immediate help. </li> <li>You don't need to make an appointment to visit a Family Justice Center </li> <li>Services are free, confidential, and most are available at one location </li> <li>You can get help no matter your immigration status </li> <li>Staff speak more than 30 languages and interpreters are available </li> <li>Childcare is available while you are receiving services </li> </ul>

<p> Services are free and confidential. People of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome no matter what language they speak, their immigration status, or their income. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/html/home/home.shtml" target="_blank">Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence website</a> to learn more about FJCs and other services for domestic violence victims. </li> <li>Call the NYC Domestic Violence Hotline at <a href="tel:800-621-4673">800-621-4673</a> or <a href="tel:800-810-7444">800-810-7444</a> (if you are hearing impaired)<strong>,</strong> or call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask for the Domestic Violence Hotline. </li> <li>Call 911 immediately for emergencies. </li> <li>Call or visit a Family Justice Center: </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Bronx:</strong> 198 East 161st St, Bronx, NY<br> Call: <a href="tel:718-508-1220">718-508-1220</a> </p> <p> <strong>Brooklyn:</strong> 350 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY<br> Call: <a href="tel:718-250-5111">718-250-5111</a> </p> <p> <strong>Manhattan:</strong> 80 Centre St, New York, NY<br> Call: <a href="tel:212-602-2800">212-602-2800</a> </p> <p> <strong>Queens:</strong> 126-02 82nd Ave, Kew Gardens, NY<br> Call: <a href="tel:718-575-4545">718-575-4545</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://ecdc-queens.webs.com" target="_blank"></a><strong>Staten Island:</strong> 126 Stuyvesant Pl, Staten Island, NY<br> Call: <a href="tel:718-697-4300">718-697-4300</a> </p>

<p> <strong>Visit a Family Justice Center</strong> </p> <p> Find a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page" target="_blank">Family Justice Center</a> in your borough to speak with a counselor. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/html/home/home.shtml" target="_blank">Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence website</a> to learn more about FJCs and other services for domestic violence victims. </p>

<p> <strong>Call the hotline</strong> </p> <p> Call the NYC Domestic Violence Hotline at <a href="tel:800-621-4673">800-621-4673</a> or <a href="tel:800-810-7444">800-810-7444</a> (if you are hearing impaired) to speak with a counselor. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for the Domestic Violence Hotline. </p> <p> Call 911 if you are in danger and need immediate help. </p>

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Child Tax Credit

CTC

Benefit

Cash & expenses

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs / IRS

Everyone

Everyone

Tax relief for parents

<p> CTC allows people with qualifying children to lessen their federal income tax by up to $1,000. You can claim both CTC and the credit for Child and Dependent Care expenses. </p>

<p> Tax relief for parents who have qualifying children under the age of 17. </p>

<ul> <li>File your taxes by April 17, 2018 </li> <li>The child or dependent must be a US citizen or resident and must have lived with you for over half the year to qualify </li> <li>You can claim your child, stepchild, adopted child, foster child, grandchild, or great-grandchild </li> <li>If you have siblings, step-siblings, or half-siblings that live with you, you can also claim them </li> <li>If you qualify, the government mails your refund or deposits it into your bank account </li> <li>Refunds for filers who claim CTC will not be distributed until February 15 </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for Child Tax Credit you should be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Do you have a child or dependent who is under 17 years old? </li> <li>Is your dependent a US citizen, a US national, or a permanent resident? </li> <li>Has your dependent lived with you for over half of the year? </li> <li>Is your dependent claimed on your tax return? </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>File online: you can <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page" target="_blank">file your taxes online</a>, using one of the free sites the City recommends. </li> <li>File in-person: you may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free in person at one of the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6861" target="_blank">tax prep locations near you</a>. </li> <li>To claim your CTC, you must file <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Form_1040.pdf" target="_blank">Form 1040</a>, <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Form_1040A.pdf" target="_blank">Form 1040A</a>, or Form <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Form_1040NR.pdf" target="_blank">1040NR</a>. </li> </ul>

<p> The City can help you find a website where you can file your taxes for free. </p>

File online

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page

<p> If you earn $54,000 or less (with children) or $30,000 or less (without children), you may be eligible to get your taxes done in-person for free. </p> <ul> <li>To claim your CTC, you must file <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Form_1040.pdf" target="_blank">Form 1040</a>, <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Form_1040A.pdf" target="_blank">Form 1040A</a>, or Form <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Form_1040NR.pdf" target="_blank">1040NR</a>. </li> </ul>

Find a tax prep location

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6861

<p> To claim the credits, you will need to gather the following documents for all person listed on your tax return: </p> <ul> <li>Identity and age: such as a photo ID, driver\u2019s license, IDNYC, passport, naturalization certificate. </li> <li>Your income (if any): forms W-2, 1099s, or income and expense records if you are self-employed. </li> <li>All records of expenses, including if you own or run a business or farm. </li> <li>Social Security cards or Social Security number verification letter. </li> <li>Copies of last year\u2019s federal and state returns (if you have them) </li> <li>Dependent care information: provider\u2019s name, address, and ID number (EIN or SSN). </li> <li>Proof of Health Insurance coverage for all family members. Forms 1095-A, B or C. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/get-tax-credit-information.page" target="_blank">NYC Department of Consumer Affairs website</a> for more information. </li> <li>If you qualify, visit a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6861" target="_blank">tax prep location</a> to get help filing your taxes in person. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:800-906-9887">800-906-9887</a> to find the nearest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask for tax preparation assistance. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a tax prep location</strong> </p> <p> Visit a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6861" target="_blank">tax prep location</a> to get help filing your taxes in person.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/get-tax-credit-information.page" target="_blank">NYC Department of Consumer Affairs</a> website for more information.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Find a VITA or TCE location</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:800-906-9887">800-906-9887</a> to find the nearest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for tax preparation assistance. </p>

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Home Care Services Program

HCSP

Service

Health

NYC Human Resources Administration

People with disabilities, Seniors

Caregiver

Long-term care at home

<p> People who need care can get it at home instead of having to move into a nursing home or institution. There are different types of care for people with different needs. Home Care Services Program can give you a home nurse, house cleaning, physical therapy, and more. </p>

<p> Seniors and people with disabilities care receive health care in their home. </p>

<ul> <li>All programs require that you be eligible for Medicaid </li> <li>Services are available for children and adults </li> <li>Emergency home care is also available </li> </ul>

<p> Home care programs have different eligibility requirements, but they all require that you must be eligible for Medicaid. </p>

<p> How you apply for home care programs depends on your needs. Call the HRA Office of Special Services at <a href="tel:718-557-1399">718-557-1399</a> or visit a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/services/micsa/casa_offices.pdf" target="_blank">Home Care CASA office</a> to find out how to apply to a program right for you and your family. </p>

<p> How you apply for home care programs depends on your needs. Visit a Home Care CASA office to find out how to apply to a program right for you and your family. </p>

Find a location

http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/services/micsa/casa_offices.pdf

<p> You can also call the HRA Office of Special Services at <a href="tel:718-557-1399">718-557-1399</a> to find out how to apply for a program that is right for you. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/long-term-care.page" target="_blank">Home Care website</a> to find out more about the different home care options. </li> <li>Call the HRA Office of Special Services at <a href="tel:718-557-1399">718-557-1399</a> to get helping finding a program. </li> <li>Visit a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/services/micsa/casa_offices.pdf" target="_blank">Home Care CASA office</a> to get help in person. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a Home Care office</strong> </p> <p> Visit a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/services/micsa/casa_offices.pdf" target="_blank">Home Care CASA office</a> to get help in person.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/long-term-care.page" target="_blank">Home Care website</a> to find out more about the different home care options.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call the HRA Office of Special Services</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:718-557-1399">718-557-1399</a> to get helping finding a program. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for Home Care Services if you need help finding a program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

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Child Health Plus and Children's Medicaid

CHP

Benefit

Health

NYS Department of Health

Everyone

Health insurance for children

<p> Children under 19 years old can get free or low-cost medical care through Child Health Plus and Children's Medicaid. </p>

<p> Free or low-cost health insurance plans for NYC children. </p>

<ul> <li>Children under 19 years old </li> <li>Must be residents of New York State </li> <li>Eligibility depends on family income <ul> <li>Check the <a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/child_health_plus/eligibility_and_cost.htm">income charts</a> to see whether your child is likely to qualify </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Apply through the <a href="https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/" target="_blank">NYS of Health Marketplace</a> </li> <li>Apply at your participating <a href="http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/child_health_plus/where_do_i_apply.htm#comorg" target="_blank">community-based organization</a> </li> <li>If you would like someone to assist you in applying, call <a href="tel:1-800-698-4543">1-800-698-4543</a> to get help from enrollers in your community </li> <li>If your child is blind or disabled, you must apply through the NYC Human Resources Administration by calling <a href="tel:1-718-557-1399">718-557-1399</a> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Call <a href="tel:1-800-698-4543">1-800-698-4543</a> for help applying </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/child_health_plus/" target="_blank">NYS Department of Health website</a> for more information </li> </ul>

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LGBTQ Health Care Services

Service

Health

NYC Health + Hospitals

Everyone

Caregiver, Pre-Teen, Teen, Young Adult

LGBTQ Health Care

<p> LGBTQ New Yorkers can get quality health care in safe and respectful NYC Health + Hospitals centers. Services include: </p> <ul> <li>women\u2019s and men's health </li> <li>transgender health, including gender affirming surgeries and hormone therapy </li> <li>HIV and STD prevention, screening, and treatment </li> <li>social work and behavioral health services </li> <li>primary care </li> </ul> <p> All staff are trained on physical, psychological, and social LGBTQ issues. </p>

<p> Safe and affirming health care for LGBTQ New Yorkers. </p>

<ul> <li>Care is provided to everyone, regardless of your ability to pay or immigration status </li> <li>NYC Health + Hospitals can help you find insurance if you need it </li> <li>You're free to use the restroom or single sex area that is most aligned with your gender identity or expression </li> <li>Youth twelve and older can get private reproductive and sexual health services </li> </ul>

<p> All New Yorkers can get help at an NYC Health + Hospitals facility, regardless of your ability to pay or immigration status. </p>

<p> To make an appointment, call NYC Health + Hospitals at <a href="tel:212-423-7292" target="_blank"><u>212-423-7292</u></a> or send them an <a href="mailto:metlgbt.org"><u>email</u></a>. </p>

<p> To make an appointment, call NYC Health + Hospitals at <a href="tel:212-423-7292" target="_blank"><u>212-423-7292</u></a> or send them an <a href="mailto:metlgbt.org"><u>email</u></a>. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/lgbtq-health-care-services/" target="_blank"><u>NYC Health + Hospitals LGBTQ Health website</u></a> to learn more. </li> <li> <a href="mailto:lgbtq.org"><u>Email NYC Health + Hospitals</u></a> for more information on LGBTQ health care services. </li> <li>Call NYC Health + Hospitals at <a href="tel:212-423-7292" target="_blank"><u>212-423-7292</u></a> to make an appointment </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/lgbtq-health-care-services/" target="_blank"><u>NYC Health + Hospitals LGBTQ Health website</u></a> to learn more. </p>

<p> <strong>NYC Health + Hospitals</strong> </p> <p> <a href="mailto:lgbtq.org"><u>Email NYC Health + Hospitals</u></a> for more information on LGBTQ health care services. </p>

<p> <strong>Call for an appointment</strong> </p> <p> Call NYC Health + Hospitals at <a href="tel:212-423-7292" target="_blank"><u>212-423-7292</u></a> to make an appointment. </p>

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Senior Employment Services

SES

Program

Work

NYC Department of Aging

Seniors

Caregiver

Job training & placement for seniors

<p> SES helps seniors prepare for and find work while paying them. SES trains seniors to use computers, look for work, and write resumes. Career counselors are also there to give advice. </p>

<p> SES offers training and job placement help for seniors. </p>

<ul> <li>If you are eligible for SES, there are job placements citywide </li> <li>Requires proof of identity, income, where you live, and eligibility to work </li> <li>Apply in person or by mail </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for SES, you must be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you 55 years of age or older? </li> <li>Are you unemployed? </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Download and complete the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Senior_Employment_Services_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Employment Assistance Services Form.</a> </li> <li>Bring the application to the NYC Department of Aging or mail the application to:<br> Senior Employment Unit/SCSEP-Title V Program<br> New York City Department for the Aging<br> 2 Lafayette St.<br> New York, NY 10007 </li> </ul>

<ol> <li>Download and complete the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Senior_Employment_Services_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Employment Assistance Services Form</a>. </li> <li>Mail the application to:<br> Senior Employment Unit/SCSEP-Title V Program<br> New York City Department for the Aging<br> 2 Lafayette St.<br> New York, NY 10007 </li> </ol>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Senior_Employment_Services_Form.pdf

<ol> <li>Download and complete the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Senior_Employment_Services_Form.pdf" target="_blank">Employment Assistance Services Form</a>. </li> <li>Bring the completed application to the NYC Department of Aging<br> 2 Lafayette St., 6th Flr<br> New York, NY 10007 </li> </ol>

<p> To apply for SES, you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Your identity and your age: such as a photo ID, driver\u2019s license, passport, naturalization certificate, or hospital records. </li> <li>Where you live: such as a statement from your landlord, a rent receipt, or mortgage statements. </li> <li>Your income (if any): such as a recent pay stub, unemployment benefits statement, SNAP benefit cards or Cash Assistance budget letter, or child support income support letter. </li> <li>Citizenship or immigration status: such as your birth certificate or US passport. </li> <li>Work eligibility: such as a passport or resident card. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the Senior Employment Services office at 2 Lafayette St., 6th Flr, New York, NY 10007 for help in person. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/senior-employment.page" target="_blank">SES website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask for the Senior Employment Services program to learn more. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the office</strong> </p> <p> Senior Employment Services<br> 2 Lafayette St., 6th Flr.<br> New York, NY 10007 </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/senior-employment.page" target="_blank">SES website</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for the Senior Employment Services program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

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Pre-K for All

Pre-K

Program

Education

NYC Department of Education

Children (0-13), Families, Immigrants, NYCHA residents, Students

Toddler, Pre-Schooler

Free Pre-K for four-year-olds

<p> In free, full-day, high-quality Pre-K, teachers are sparking wonder and igniting learning in our children. Pre-K for All gives children stronger math and reading skills in elementary school and a better chance at success in life. Studies show that early childhood education improves performance throughout a child\u2019s school experience. </p>

<p> Enroll your child in a free, full-day, high-quality Pre-K program. </p>

<ul> <li>Applications for the 2018 - 2019 school year open on February 5, 2018 </li> <li>Requires proof of address and child\u2019s age </li> <li>Apply online, by phone, or in person </li> <li>Available for students with disabilities and students learning English </li> </ul>

<p> All New York City families with a child born in 2014 can apply to Pre-K for All starting on February 5, 2018. </p>

<ul> <li>Apply to Pre-K <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/default.htm" target="_blank">online</a>. </li> <li>Apply over the phone by calling <a href="tel:718-935-2067">718-935-2067</a> (Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m \u2013 3 p.m, except holidays). </li> <li>Apply in person at a <a href="http://nyc.gov/schools/welcomecenters" target="_blank">Family Welcome Center</a>. </li> </ul> <p> <a href="http://nyc.gov/schools/welcomecenters"></a> </p>

<ol> <li>Use <a href="https://maps.nyc.gov/upk/" target="_blank">Pre-K Finder</a> to look at different programs before applying. Type in your address to see programs near you. </li> <li>Apply for the program(s) of your choice. </li> </ol>

Apply online

http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/default.htm

<ol> <li>Use <a href="https://maps.nyc.gov/upk/" target="_blank">Pre-K Finder</a> to research programs and find new choices before completing your application. </li> <li>Type in your address to see programs near you. </li> <li>Download and fill in the application for the programs of your choice. </li> <li>Submit your application online or bring your completed application to a <a href="http://nyc.gov/schools/welcomecenters" target="_blank">Family Welcome Center</a>. </li> </ol>

Find a Family Welcome Center

http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/WelcomeCenters/default.htm

<p> Apply over the phone by calling <a href="tel:718-935-2067">718-935-2067</a> (Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m \u2013 3 p.m, except holidays).<br> </p>

<p> After you find out which Pre-K program your child can go to, you will need to provide the following documents: </p> <ul> <li>Proof of child\u2019s age </li> <li>Child\u2019s immunization records </li> <li>Proof of address with <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/new-students" target="_blank">two documents</a> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/default.htm" target="_blank">Pre-K website</a> to find a program and learn more about the application process. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:718-935-2009">718-935-2009</a> if you have questions about Pre-K admissions. </li> <li>Email <a href="mailto:ESEnrollment.nyc.gov">Pre-K admissions</a> if you have questions about getting into Pre-K. </li> <li>Visit a <a href="http://nyc.gov/schools/welcomecenters" target="_blank">Family Welcome Center</a> to learn more about Pre-K programs. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a Family Welcome Center</strong> </p> <p> Visit a <a href="http://nyc.gov/schools/welcomecenters" target="_blank">Family Welcome Center</a> to learn more about Pre-K programs. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://nyc.gov/prek" target="_blank">Pre-K website</a> to find a program and learn more. </p>

<p> <strong>Email Pre-K admissions</strong> </p> <p> Email <a href="mailto:ESEnrollment.nyc.gov">Pre-K admissions</a> if you have questions about getting into Pre-K. </p>

<p> <strong>Call Pre-K admissions</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:718-935-2009">718-935-2009</a> if you have questions about getting into Pre-K. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong><br> </p> <p> Ask for Pre-K For All. </p>

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Access-A-Ride

AAR

Program

Special needs

NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority

People with disabilities, Seniors

Everyone

Public transportation for people with disabilities

<p> If you have a disability that makes it hard to use accessible buses or the subway, you can apply for Access-A-Ride. AAR operates 24/7, 365 days a year, throughout the five boroughs of NYC. A vehicle, specific to your needs, will pick you up and take you to your destination. </p>

<p> People with disabilities can get transportation throughout the five boroughs of NYC. </p>

<ul> <li>The price is the same as full fare on public transportation </li> <li>AAR may take up to 21 days to process your application after your in-person assessment </li> <li>A subscription service is available if you travel to the same places at the same time of day at least once each week </li> <li>Some customers require the assistance of a personal care attendant (PCA) who <a href="http://web.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm#attendan" target="_blank">performs personal duties</a> that drivers are not allowed to do during travel. Personal care attendants ride for free </li> <li>Some AAR customers may request an AAR MetroCard that can be used for four free public transportation rides a day on public buses and trains </li> </ul>

<p> You may be eligible for Access-A-Ride if you have a disability that prevents you from using accessible buses or subways for some or all of your trips. At your in-person assessment, you will be asked to show whether you can: </p> <ul> <li>go up or down subway stairs, </li> <li>travel to a subway or bus station, </li> <li>get on, ride, and exit a subway or bus, </li> <li>and ride or navigate the bus or subway system on your own. </li> </ul> <p> This will help us decide if you are eligible for partial or full Access-A-Ride services. Please be sure to provide, in writing, how your disability prevents you from using accessible buses or subways and what other conditions prevent you from walking to and waiting for bus or the subway (sidewalk in poor condition, hilly area, no bus shelter with seats, etc). </p>

<ul> <li>Make an appointment by calling <a href="tel:877-337-2017">877-337-2017</a> and pressing 1 when prompted. </li> <li>When you schedule your appointment, let the staff know if you need: <ul> <li>material in large print, Braille, or recorded format </li> <li>a sign language interpreter </li> <li>a personal care attendants to travel with you </li> <li>telephonic interpretation services </li> </ul> </li> <li>After you book your appointment you will get an application package in the mail, including the application, a letter about your appointment, and instructions on to schedule your free round-trip transportation to/from the assessment center. <ul> <li>When scheduling transportation, please say if you are traveling with a personal care attendant. </li> </ul> </li> <li>You can call <a href="tel:877-337-2017">877-337-2017</a> (prompt #1) if you haven't received your AAR eligibility by mail. </li> </ul>

http://web.mta.info/nyct/paratran/access_application.pdf

<ol> <li>Make an appointment by calling <a href="tel:877-337-2017">877-337-2017</a> and pressing 1 when prompted. </li> <li>When you schedule your appointment, let the staff know if you need:<br> <ol> <li>material in large print, Braille, or recorded format </li> <li>a sign language interpreter </li> <li>a personal care attendant to travel with you </li> <li>telephonic interpretation services </li> </ol> </li> <li>After you book your appointment you will get an application package in the mail. The package will include the application, a letter about your appointment, and instructions on round-trip transportation to the testing center. <ol> <li>When scheduling transportation, mention if you are traveling with a personal care attendant. </li> </ol> </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:877-337-2017">877-337-2017</a> (prompt #1) if you haven't received your AAR eligibility by mail. </li> </ol>

<p> When you go to the assessment, you will need to bring medical documents that prove your transportation-related disability. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://web.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm#aarmetrocard" target="_blank">Access-A-Ride website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call Access-A-Ride at <a href="tel:877-337-2017">877-337-2017</a> if you have questions about applying. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://web.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm#aarmetrocard" target="_blank">Access-A-Ride website</a> for more information.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call Access-A-Ride</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:877-337-2017">877-337-2017</a> if you have questions about applying for Access-A-Ride. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for Access-A-Ride. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P101en

N/A

English

Career & Technical Education

CTE

Program

Education

NYC Department of Education

Children (0-13), Students, Youth (10+)

Pre-Teen, Teen, Young Adult

Career training for students

<p> Career and technical education (CTE) lets students gain career skills as they complete high school or high school equivalency (HSE). CTE offers <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/learning/career-and-technical-education" target="_blank"><u>work-based learning experiences</u></a> like job shadowing, mentorships, and internships. Students can also earn a CTE-endorsed Regents Diploma, on top of traditional high school graduation requirements. </p>

<p> Students gain hands-on career training while finishing their high school or high school equivalency (HSE) education. </p>

<ul> <li>CTE is available at designated <a href="http://cte.nyc/site/content/cte-schools-and-program-directory" target="_blank"><u>CTE high schools</u></a> and through CTE programs in other high schools </li> <li>17-21 year olds can also take CTE courses at <a href="http://www.co-optech.org/index.html" target="_blank"><u>the School of Cooperative and Technical Education (Coop Tech)</u></a> </li> <li>8th graders can enroll in CTE during the regular high school admissions process </li> <li>Coop Tech is open to students getting a HSE diploma and traditional high school diploma </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible to apply for a NYC public high school, you must be able to answer yes to these questions:<br> </p> <ul> <li>Are you a NYC resident? </li> <li>Are you currently an 8th grade student of a first-time 9th grade student? </li> </ul> <p> To be eligible for Coop Tech, you must be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you a NYC resident? </li> <li>Are you 17-21 years old? </li> <li>Are you either in 11 or 12th grade, a District 79 program, or have already graduated high school? </li> <li>If you are still a student, have you earned at least 20 credits? </li> </ul>

<p> To apply for admission to CTE at a public high school: </p> <ol> <li>Get a paper application from your middle school guidance counselor or at a <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers" target="_blank"><u>Family Welcome Center</u></a>. </li> <li>Use the <a href="http://schoolfinder.nyc.gov/" target="_blank"><u>NYC School Finder</u></a> to find high schools based on where you live and your interests. </li> <li>Select up to 12 high schools in the order you'd like to attend. </li> <li>Give your completed application to your guidance counselor by December 1st. </li> </ol> <p> To apply for admissions at Coop Tech, complete <a href="http://www.co-optech.org/PDFs/Application.pdf" target="_blank"><u>the application</u></a> and follow the directions listed </p>

<p> To apply for admission to CTE at a public high school: </p> <ol> <li>Get a paper application from your middle school guidance counselor or at a <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers" target="_blank"><u>Family Welcome Center</u></a>. </li> <li>Use the <a href="http://schoolfinder.nyc.gov/" target="_blank"><u>NYC School Finder</u></a> to find high schools based on where you live and your interests. </li> <li>Select up to 12 high schools in the order you'd like to attend. </li> <li>Give your completed application to your guidance counselor by December 1st. </li> </ol> <p> To apply for admissions at Coop Tech, complete <a href="http://www.co-optech.org/PDFs/Application.pdf" target="_blank"><u>the application</u></a> and follow the directions listed. </p>

Find a CTE program

http://schoolfinder.nyc.gov/

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://cte.nyc/" target="_blank"><u>CTE</u></a> or <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/learning/career-and-technical-education" target="_blank"><u>Department of Education</u></a> website to learn more about CTE. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.co-optech.org/" target="_blank"><u>Coop Tech website</u></a> to learn more about their programs. </li> <li>Call the high school admission line at <a href="tel:718-935-2399"><u>718-935-2399</u></a> or <a href="mailto:CTENYC.nyc.gov"><u>email</u></a> if you have questions about CTE. </li> <li>Visit a <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers" target="_blank"><u>Family Welcome Center</u></a> to get help in person. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a Family Welcome Center</strong><br> <br> Visit a <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers" target="_blank"><u>Family Welcome Center</u></a> to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the websites</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://cte.nyc/" target="_blank"><u>CTE</u></a> or <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/learning/career-and-technical-education" target="_blank"><u>Department of Education</u></a> website to learn more about CTE.<br> Visit the <a href="http://www.co-optech.org/" target="_blank"><u>Coop Tech website</u></a> to learn more about their programs. </p>

<p> <strong>Email your question</strong><br> <br> Email <a href="mailto:HS_Enrollment.nyc.gov"><u>the Office of School Enrollment</u></a> if you have questions about CTE. </p>

<p> <strong>Call high school admission</strong><br> <br> Call the high school admission line at <a href="tel:718-935-2399"><u>718-935-2399</u></a> if you have questions about applying. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P019en

S2R019

English

Home Energy Assistance Program

HEAP

Program

Cash & expenses

NYC Human Resources Administration

Everyone

Caregiver

Money for heat and utility expenses

<p> HEAP helps eligible households meet their home energy needs in the winter season. The money can pay for fuel, your utility source, equipment and/or repairs. The City pays the costs either directly to the company (heating benefit and/or utility benefit) or to the household (utility benefit only). </p>

<p> HEAP can help you pay for the costs of heating your home during the winter months. </p>

<ul> <li>You can apply for HEAP every year between November and March </li> <li>You may still be able to receive benefits even if your utilities are included in your rent </li> <li>Emergency benefits are available if your heat has been turned off or is in danger of being turned off </li> <li>Requires proof of address, social security number, income, and your utility bills (if you pay utilities) </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Do you have a child under six years old, an adult over 60 years old, or anyone with a permanent disability living with you? </li> <li>Are you and the people you live with US citizens or legal immigrants? </li> <li>Do you meet one of the following income guidelines? <ul> <li>You receive SNAP benefits, Temporary Assistance, or Code A Supplemental Security Income. </li> <li>Your family is at or under the income guidelines. </li> </ul> <table> <thead> <tr> <td> <strong>Family Size</strong> </td> <td> <strong>Income in a year</strong> </td> <td> <strong>Income in a month</strong> </td> <td> <strong>Income in a week</strong> </td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> 1 </td> <td> $28,692 </td> <td> $2,391 </td> <td> $552 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2 </td> <td> $37,524 </td> <td> $3,127 </td> <td> $722 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3 </td> <td> $46,356 </td> <td> $3,863<br> </td> <td> $891 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4 </td> <td> $55,176 </td> <td> $4,598 </td> <td> $1,061 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 </td> <td> $64,008 </td> <td> $5,334 </td> <td> $1,231 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6 </td> <td> $74,496 </td> <td> $6,070 </td> <td> $1,401 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 7 </td> <td> $74,496 </td> <td> $6,208 </td> <td> $1,433 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 8 </td> <td> $76,152 </td> <td> $4,346 </td> <td> $1,464 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 9 </td> <td> $77,796 </td> <td> $6,483 </td> <td> $1,496 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 10 </td> <td> $79,452 </td> <td> $6,621 </td> <td> $1,528 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 11 </td> <td> $83,016 </td> <td> $6,918 </td> <td> $1,596 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <strong>For each additional person, add:</strong><br> </td> <td> $6,450 </td> <td> $540 </td> <td> $124 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </li> </ul>If you need emergency HEAP benefits, you should also be able to answer yes to these questions: <ul> <li>Is your heat shut off or about to be shut off, or is your fuel tank a quarter full or less? </li> <li>Is the heating and/or electric bill in your name? </li> <li>Are your household\u2019s available resources:<br> <ul> <li>less than $3,000 if there is a member age 60 or older, or </li> <li>or less than $2,000 if there is no member age 60 or older? </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<p> You can apply for HEAP when it is in season, from November to March. </p> <ul> <li>Apply in person by completing <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/HEAP_ApplInst_EN.pdf" target="_blank">the application</a> and submitting it at a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6871" target="_blank">HEAP location</a>. </li> <li>You may also apply by mail if:<br> <ul> <li>the head of house is disabled and gets Retirement Survivor\u2019s Insurance or Disability Insurance, or </li> <li>the head of household is age 60 or older, or </li> <li>the household is Code A SSI, or </li> <li>the household is receiving Cash Assistance or SNAP<br> <strong>Applications should be mailed to:</strong><br> New York City Home Energy Assistance Program<br> P.O. Box 1401, Church Street Station<br> New York, NY, 10008 </li> </ul> </li> <li>To apply for Emergency HEAP you must first apply and be approved for regular HEAP. You can apply over the phone by calling HEAP at <a href="tel:212-835-7216">212-835-7216</a>. </li> <li> <a href="tel:800-692-0557."></a>To find out the status of your application call <a href="tel:800-692-0557">800-692-0557</a>. </li> </ul>

<p> Apply for HEAP by mail if: </p> <ul> <li>the head of house is disabled and gets Retirement Survivor\u2019s, or Disability Insurance, or </li> <li>the head of household is aged 60 or older, or </li> <li>the household is Code A SSI, or </li> <li>the household is receiving Cash Assistance or SNAP<br> <strong>Applications should be mailed to</strong>:<br> New York City Home Energy Assistance Program<br> P.O. Box 1401, Church Street Station<br> New York, NY, 10008 </li> </ul>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/HEAP_ApplInst_EN.pdf

<ol> <li>Find a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6871" target="_blank">HEAP office</a> near you. </li> <li>Gather your personal documents and bring them with you to the office. </li> <li>You can print and fill out <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/HEAP_ApplInst_EN.pdf" target="_blank">the application</a> before you go in or complete it at the office. </li> </ol>

Find a location

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6871

<p> To apply for Emergency HEAP you must first apply and be approved for regular HEAP. You can apply for Emergency HEAP over the phone by calling <a href="tel:212-835-7216">212-835-7216</a>. </p>

<p> To apply for HEAP you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Where you live: such as a lease or utility bill. </li> <li>The identity of the people who live with you: such as a birth certificate or driver\u2019s license. </li> <li>You live with a child under age six, an adult over 60, or someone with a permanent disability: such as a birth certificate or award letter. </li> <li>Your fuel/utility expense: such as a recent bill or statement from your landlord stating utilities are included in your rent. </li> <li>Your income: such as a pay stub or award letter </li> </ul> <p> Check the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/services/snap/eligibility_factors_and_suggested_documentation_guide.pdf" target="_blank">HEAP document guide</a> for other documents you can use. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/energy-assistance.page" target="_blank">HEAP website</a> to find out more about this program. </li> <li>Call the Info line at <a href="tel:800-692-0557">800-692-0557</a> if you have questions about HEAP or <a href="tel:212-835-7216">212-835-7216</a> for operator assistance. </li> <li>Visit a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6871" target="_blank">HEAP office</a> to get help in person. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a HEAP Office</strong> </p> <p> Visit a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6871" target="_blank">HEAP office</a> to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/energy-assistance.page" target="_blank">HEAP website</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call HEAP</strong> </p> <p> Call the Infoline at <a href="tel:800-692-0557">800-692-0557</a> if you have questions about HEAP or <a href="tel:212-835-7216">212-835-7216</a> for operator assistance. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for assistance with the Home Energey Assistance Program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P083en

N/A

English

Public Housing

Program

Housing

NYC Housing Authority

Everyone

Affordable Public Housing

<p> People with low and moderate income can obtain affordable housing through the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). NYCHA has Senior and Community Centers and offers residents programs to help find work and provides education on how to manage money and finances. </p>

<p> Affordable housing for low-and moderate-income New Yorkers. </p>

<ul> <li>Rent is based on your family's income. Most buildings have electricity and gas included in the rent. </li> <li>You do not need to be a citizen to apply. However, at least one person who lives with you must be a citizen or have legal immigration status. </li> <li>Accessible apartments are available for people with disabilities. Some apartments have been modified and are available for persons with mobility impairments. Other reasonable accommodations can be made as well. </li> <li>Affordable housing options are also available through <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/renters/find-housing.page" target="_blank">NYC Housing Connect</a> and <a href="http://www.nychdc.com/pages/Now-Renting.html" target="_blank">NYC Housing Development Corporation</a> </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for public housing, you should be able to answer yes to these questions. </p> <ul> <li>Is at least one person in your household a US citizen? If not, does at least one person have legal immigration status (e.g. permanent resident, refugee, or asylum status)? </li> <li>Are you 18 years old or older, or are an emancipated minor? </li> <li>If you are applying with someone (a spouse or domestic partner), are they 18 years or older, or are an emancipated minor? </li> <li>If you are applying for senior public housing, are you and everyone else who will live with you 62 years old or older? </li> <li>Do you meet NYCHA's definition of family, which includes: <ul> <li>two or more people related by blood, marriage, domestic partnership, adoption, guardianship, or court-awarded custody? </li> <li>a single person? </li> </ul> </li> <li>Is your family's income at or below the income limits? </li> </ul> <table> <thead> <tr> <th> Family size </th> <th> Income in a year </th> <th> Income in a month </th> <th> Income in a week </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> 1 </td> <td> $58,450 </td> <td> $4,870 </td> <td> $1,124<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2 </td> <td> $66,800 </td> <td> $5,566 </td> <td> $1,284<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3 </td> <td> $75,150 </td> <td> $6,262 </td> <td> $1,445<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4 </td> <td> $83,450 </td> <td> $6,954<br> </td> <td> $1,604<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 </td> <td> $90,150 </td> <td> $7,512 </td> <td> $1,733<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6 </td> <td> $96,850 </td> <td> $8,070<br> </td> <td> $1,862<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 7 </td> <td> $103,500 </td> <td> $8,625 </td> <td> $1,990<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 8 </td> <td> $110,200 </td> <td> $9,183 </td> <td> $2,119<br> <br> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<ul> <li>To apply for public housing, you must submit an application on the <a href="https://apply.nycha.info/" target="_blank">NYCHA website</a>. Paper applications are available at the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/about/contact.page" target="_blank">NYCHA Customer Contact Center</a> for persons who are unable to apply online. </li> <li>After you apply, you will be given a priority code based on your information and placed on the waiting list for an eligibility interview. </li> <li>You can check your case status at anytime by registering and then logging into the <a href="https://selfserve.nycha.info/eservice_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=Start&SWEHo=selfserve.nycha.info" target="_blank">NYCHA self-service portal</a>. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>To apply for public housing, you must submit an application on the <a href="https://apply.nycha.info/" target="_blank">NYCHA website</a>. </li> <li>After you apply, you will be assigned a case number and put on a waiting list for an eligibility interview. </li> <li>Use the <a href="https://selfserve.nycha.info/eservice_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=Start&SWEHo=selfserve.nycha.info" target="_blank">self-service portal</a> to check your status at any time. You'll need to register and log in. </li> </ul>

Apply online

https://apply.nycha.info/

<p> Applicants are encouraged to apply online, however, paper applications are made available by mail as a reasonable accommodation. Applicants may call <a href="tel:718-707-7771">718-707-7771</a> to request paper application. </p>

<p> You can apply online at kiosks available at the NYCHA Customer Contact Centers located at : </p> <p> 478 East Fordham Road (1 Fordham Plaza), 2nd Floor<br> Bronx, NY 10458 </p> <p> or </p> <p> 787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor<br> Brooklyn, NY 11238 </p> <p> Centers are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. </p>

Find a center

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6881

<p> If you are unable to apply online, contact the NYCHA Customer Contact Center to request a paper application at <a href="tel:718-707-7771">718-707-7771</a>. </p>

<p> You do not need to submit any documents to apply for public housing. If you get an interview, you will need to bring the following original documents with you. </p> <ul> <li>Your marriage or domestic partner certificate (if applicable) </li> <li>Birth certificates of everyone who will live with you </li> <li>Social security cards of everyone who will live with you </li> <li>Proof of your immigration status (if applicable) </li> <li>Proof of where you currently live, such as a recent utility bill </li> <li>Rent receipts for the last six months and lease (if you have one) </li> <li>You last gas and electric bill </li> <li>Proof of your income (if any): such as an award letter, pay stubs, or SNAP letter </li> <li>Documents showing your assets, such as a bank statement </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/index.page" target="_blank">NYCHA website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call NYCHA at <a href="tel:718-707-7771">718-707-7771</a> if you have questions about public housing. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>NYCHA Customer Contact Centers are located at:</strong> </p> <p> <strong><a href="https://access.nyc.gov/location/customer-contact-center-bronx-manhattan-queens/" target="_blank">Bronx Customer Contact Center</a><br></strong> 478 East Fordham Road (1 Fordham Plaza), 2nd Floor<br> Bronx, NY 10458 </p> <p> <strong><a href="https://access.nyc.gov/location/customer-contact-center-brooklyn-staten-island-queens/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Customer Contact Center</a></strong><br> 787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor<br> Brooklyn, NY 11238 </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/index.page" target="_blank">NYCHA website</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call NYCHA</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:718-707-7771">718-707-7771</a> if you have questions about public housing. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for Public Housing. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P069en

N/A

English

Bridges to Health

B2H

Program

Family services

NYC Administration for Children\u2019s Services

Pre-Schooler, Grade-Schooler, Pre-Teen, Teen

Health care for ACS-involved families

<p> Young people with serious medical or emotional problems can get extra help from Bridges to Health (B2H). B2H is a Medicaid Waiver program for youth under the care of the Administration for Children\u2019s Services (ACS). </p>

<p> Health care services for children and their caregivers with an ACS case in their homes or communities. </p>

<ul> <li>There are three waivers offered through B2H: <ul> <li>Children with serious emotional disturbances </li> <li>Children with developmental disabilities </li> <li>Medically fragile children </li> </ul> </li> <li>B2H services should be used as one part of the medical treatment that participating children receive </li> </ul>

<p> In order to be eligible for services, youth must be in foster care and have a diagnosis that requires a high level of care. </p> <ul> <li>Youth leaving ACS care or in adoption who still meet the eligibility criteria can continue in the community-based setting until age 21. </li> <li>To participate, youth must be eligible for Medicaid. </li> </ul>

<p> B2H applications are completed through a child's case-planning agency. A child's caseworker or parent should gather the necessary documentation for the selected waiver and hand-deliver or mail the application to the ACS B2H office. B2H doesn't accept electronic applications. </p> <ul> <li>See the required documents for <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/acs/pdf/providers/NSP_Bridges_to_Health_Check_list_2015.pdf" target="_blank">B2H Close to Home</a> providers </li> <li>See the required documents for the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/acs/pdf/providers/B2H_Referral_Check_list_2014.pdf" target="_blank">B2H Foster Care</a> program </li> </ul> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/about/bridges-health.page" target="_blank">B2H site</a> for the referral documents. </p>

<p> See a list of the necessary documents for B2H waivers: </p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/acs/pdf/providers/NSP_Bridges_to_Health_Check_list_2015.pdf" target="_blank">B2H referral checklist for Close to Home providers</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/acs/pdf/providers/B2H_Referral_Check_list_2014.pdf" target="_blank">B2H Referral Foster Care program checklist</a> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/about/bridges-health.page" target="_blank">Bridges to Health</a> site for more information </li> <li>Call the ACS Bridges to Health Unit at <a href="tel:212-676-6406">212-676-6406</a> </li> <li>Email B2H at <a href="mailto:B2HACS.nyc.gov">B2HACS.nyc.gov</a> </li> </ul>

<p> Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and ask for wrap-around services for children in foster care </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P023en

S2R023

English

Summer Meals

Program

Food

NYC Department of Education

Children (0-13), Youth (10+)

Grade-Schooler, Pre-Teen, Teen, Young Adult

Breakfast & lunch in the summer

<p> During the summer, children can get free breakfast and lunch. Locations include schools, libraries, community pools, and NYCHA buildings. There are also food trucks at some beaches, parks, and playgrounds. </p>

<p> Children can get free breakfast and lunch in the summer at hundreds of locations in NYC. </p>

<ul> <li>No registration, documentation, or ID is required to receive a free breakfast or lunch meal </li> <li>For children 18 and under </li> <li>Find <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/sch_search/summermeals.aspx" target="_blank">Free Summer Meals locations</a> </li> </ul>

<p> All NYC children, 18 and under, can get free meals in the summer. </p>

<p> There is no registration required to enjoy free breakfast or lunch at one of our many <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/sch_search/summermeals.aspx" target="_blank">community locations</a>. Children 18 years and younger just need to walk in to one of our many locations. </p>

<ul> <li>Find <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/sch_search/summermeals.aspx" target="_blank">Free Summer Meals locations</a>. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/" target="_blank">SchoolFood website</a> to find out more. </li> <li>Call the SchoolFood Summer meals team at <a href="tel:718-707-4398">718-707-4398</a> if you have questions. </li> <li>Call the SchoolFood\u2019s Help Desk at <a href="tel:877-363-6325">877-363-6325</a> if you have questions. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/" target="_blank">SchoolFood website</a> to find out more.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call the help desk</strong> </p> <p> Call the SchoolFood Summer meals team at <a href="tel:718-707-4398">718-707-4398</a> if you have questions.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong><br> </p> <p> Ask for Summer Meals assistance. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P094en

N/A

English

Intern & Earn (formerly the Young Adult Internship Program)

Program

Work

NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

Students, Youth (10+)

Teen, Young Adult

Internships for young adults

<p> Intern & Earn (formerly the Young Adult Internship Program) helps 16-24 year olds who are not working and not in school get short-term paid internships. Youth participate in 14 weeks of internships and work-readiness workshops. Youth also get help with job placement or enrollment in school or a job training program for up to nine months after the program. </p>

<p> Intern & Earn is a 14-week paid internship program for youth ages 16-24 who are not working and not in school. </p>

<ul> <li>Programs are free and available to youth ages 16-24 who are not in school and not working </li> <li>Enrollment is at different times throughout the year </li> <li>Job placement is available in many industries, including construction, hospitality, healthcare, and retail </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for Intern & Earn, you should be able to answer yes to these questions. </p> <ul> <li>Are you 16 - 24 years old? </li> <li>Are you currently <strong>not</strong> enrolled in school, and <strong>not</strong> working? </li> <li>Did you <strong>not</strong> have an associate's or bachelor's degree? </li> </ul>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started: </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank"><u>Discover DYCD</u></a> website. </li> <li>Click "Show Advanced Search" in the "Basic Search" box </li> <li>Select "Young Adult Internship Programs" from the "All Programs" dropdown </li> </ol>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started: </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank"><u>Discover DYCD</u></a> website. </li> <li>Click "Show Advanced Search" in the "Basic Search" box </li> <li>Select "Young Adult Internship Programs" from the "All Programs" dropdown </li> </ol>

Find a program

http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home

<ul> <li>Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:1-800-246-4646"><u>1-800-246-4646</u></a> if you have questions about this program. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/young-adult-internship-program-yaip.page" target="_blank"><u>DYCD website</u></a> for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong><br> <br> Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/young-adult-internship-program-yaip.page" target="_blank"><u>DYCD website</u></a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call Youth Connect</strong><br> <br> Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:1-800-246-4646"><u>1-800-246-4646</u></a> if you have questions about this program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P055en

N/A

English

After School and Saturday Meals

Program

Food

NYC Department of Education

Pre-Schooler, Grade-Schooler, Pre-Teen

Meals outside of school hours

<p> Some schools give free meals to students in the evening and on Saturdays. Through this program, children in after school and Saturday programs can get the nutrition they need. </p>

<p> Students can get free food on Saturdays and weekday evenings at some schools. </p>

<p> Students who live in a school district that provides After School or Saturday meals are eligible to receive free meals. </p>

<ul> <li>Speak to your school\u2019s administration or call SchoolFood at <a href="tel:718-707-4320">718-707-4320</a> to find out if your school offers after school or Saturday meal programs </li> <li>Community-based organizations (CBOs) and principals should apply for an After school or Saturday Meals program on the <a href="http://www.opt-osfns.org/osfns/Resources/SpecialPrograms/Login.aspx" target="_blank">Department of Education website</a> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Contact SchoolFood at <a href="tel:718-707-4320">718-707-4320</a> for questions about the program </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/OurPrograms/breakfast.htm#Saturday" target="_blank">SchoolFood website</a> for more information </li> </ul>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P017en

S2R017

English

Disabled Homeowners Exemption

DHE

Program

Cash & expenses

NYC Department of Finance

People with disabilities

Caregiver

Lower taxes for homeowners with disabilities

<p> People with disabilities who own homes can get property tax lowered on their primary residence through DHE. The reduction is from five percent of their tax to half of it. How much the tax is reduced depends on how much the family earns. </p>

<p> Lower property tax for homeowners with disabilities. </p>

<ul> <li>Applications must be postmarked by March 15th for benefits to begin on July 1st each year </li> <li>All owners must be persons with disabilities unless the property is owned by your spouse or by siblings, who do not need to be disabled </li> <li>If your property qualifies for DHE and the Senior Citizen Homeowner Exemption (SCHE), you will only be granted SCHE; you cannot get both </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for DHE, you should be able to answer yes to all of these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are all owners persons with disabilities, <strong>OR</strong> are other owners the spouses or siblings of the person(s) with disabilities? </li> <li>Is the property your primary residence? </li> <li>Is the combined income for all owners less than or equal to $58,399 per year? <ul> <li>Income does <strong>NOT</strong> include SSI or Cash Assistance benefits. </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Download and complete the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DHE-InitialAppl_EN.pdf" target="_blank">initial exemption application</a>. You can also contact <a href="tel:311">311</a> for an application to be mailed to you. </li> <li>You will be asked provide the borough, block, and lot (BBL) for your home. You can <a href="http://webapps.nyc.gov:8084/CICS/fin1/find001I" target="_blank">use the Property Address Search</a> to determine this. </li> <li>Gather your required documents and include them with your application. Your application will not be processed without them. </li> <li>Mail your completed application and required documents to:<br> New York City Department of Finance<br> P.O.BOX 311<br> Maplewood, NJ 07040-031 </li> <li>Applications must be postmarked by March 15th for benefits to begin on July 1st each year </li> <li>You can also apply in person at a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page" target="_blank">Department of Finance Business Center</a>. </li> </ul>

<p> There is no online application at this time. </p>

<ol> <li>Download and complete the initial exemption application. You can also contact <a href="tel:311">311</a> for an application to be mailed to you. </li> <li>You will be asked provide the borough, block, and lot (BBL) for your home. You can <a href="http://webapps.nyc.gov:8084/CICS/fin1/find001I" target="_blank">use the Property Address Search</a> to determine this. </li> <li>Gather your required documents and include them with your application. Your application will not be processed without them. </li> <li>Mail your completed application and required documents to:<br> New York City Department of Finance<br> P.O.BOX 311<br> Maplewood, NJ 07040-031 </li> <li>Applications must be postmarked by March 15th for benefits to begin on July 1st each year </li> </ol>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DHE-InitialAppl_EN.pdf

<p> Apply in person at a Department of Finance Business Center. </p>

Find a center

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page

<p> To apply for DHE you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Your income: copies of your federal tax returns and schedules/attachments for all owners. If any owners do not file a tax return, proof of yearly earnings. </li> <li>Your deductions: Copies of receipts for medical or prescription expenses that have not been refunded </li> <li>Your disability status: One of the following for an owner: <ul> <li>Copy of the award letter from the Social Security Administration </li> <li>Copy of the award letter from the Railroad Board or the US Postal Service </li> <li>Copy of a certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page" target="_blank">Department of Finance Business Center</a> (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m) to get help in person. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/benefits/landlords-dhe.page" target="_blank">DHE website</a> to learn more. </li> <li>Call DHE at <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-NEW-YORK</a>, or <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (out-of-City), or TTY <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (hearing impaired). </li> <li> <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-exemptions-inquiries.page" target="_blank">Email DHE</a> for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit an office</strong> </p> <p> Visit a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/pay-now/person.page" target="_blank">Department of Finance Business Center</a> (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m) to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/benefits/landlords-dhe.page" target="_blank">DHE website</a> to learn more.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Email DHE</strong> </p> <p> If you have questions, <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-exemptions-inquiries.page" target="_blank">email DHE</a> for more information.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call DHE</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-NEW-YORK</a>, or <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (out-of-City), or TTY <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (hearing impaired)<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong><br> </p> <p> Ask for Disabled Homeowners' Exemption assistance. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P048en

N/A

English

Middle School

Program

Education

NYC Department of Education

Children (0-13), Immigrants, NYCHA residents, Students

Grade-Schooler, Pre-Teen

Public school: grades 6 - 8

<p> Middle school offers students opportunities to explore their interests, discover new subjects, and learn more about themselves. New York City students can apply to up to 12 middle school programs. </p>

<p> Learn about the Middle School Admissions process for public schools. </p>

<ul> <li>Students with disabilities follow the same admission process as all other students </li> <li>English Language Learners (ELL) also follow the same admission process as other students; they can also consider applying to programs that screen for language where they might get priority </li> <li>All student who are eligible for middle school should submit an application, even students planning on attending their zoned school or continuing in K-8 schools </li> <li>Students eligible for middle school will receive a personalized application that includes each middle school program they can apply to each November </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible to apply for a NYC public middle school, your child should be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you a NYC resident? </li> <li>Are you currently a fifth grade student (or a current sixth grade student at an elementary school that ends in sixth grade)? <ul> <li>Current middle school students who want to transfer must visit a <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers" target="_blank">Family Welcome Center</a> to explore your options </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<p> To apply for admissions to a public middle school: </p> <ol> <li>Visit <a href="https://www.myschools.nyc" target="_blank">MySchools.nyc</a> and set up your account. Speak with your school counselor if you need help. </li> <li>Use <a href="https://www.myschools.nyc" target="_blank">MySchools</a> to explore middle schools based on your interests, location, and more. </li> <li>Select up to 12 choices to add to your application in your true order of preference, and submit it by the December 14 deadline. </li> </ol>If you just moved to NYC talk to your school counselor or visit a <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers" target="_blank">Family Welcome Center</a>.

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/middle-school" target="_blank">NYC Department of Education website</a> to learn more and to research specific schools. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:718-935-2398">718-935-2398</a> or <a href="mailto:MSEnrollment.nyc.gov">email the Middle School Admissions team</a> with your questions. </li> <li>Visit a <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers" target="_blank">Family Welcome Center</a> to get help in person. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a Family Welcome Center</strong> </p> <p> Visit a <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers" target="_blank">Family Welcome Center</a> to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/middle-school" target="_blank">NYC Department of Education website</a> to learn about Middle School Admissions. </p>

<p> <strong>Email your questions</strong> </p> <p> <a href="mailto:MSEnrollment.nyc.gov">Email the Middle School Admissions team</a> with questions about applying. </p>

<p> <strong>Call for help</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:718-935-2398">718-935-2398</a> if you have questions about applying to middle school. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P003en

S2R003

English

EarlyLearn NYC Child Care

Service

Child care

NYC Administration for Children's Services

Children (0-13)

Baby, Toddler, Pre-Schooler

Child care for babies & toddlers

<p> Your child can get free child care through EarlyLearn NYC. EarlyLearn gives your child a safe and clean place to stay during the day, with games and education, preparing your child for Pre-K. Children in EarlyLearn get healthy meals and snacks and can stay for up to 10 hours each day.<br> </p>

<p> Free or low-cost care for children. </p>

<ul> <li>If you are receiving Cash Assistance and in an HRA-approved work, education, or training activity you are probably eligible </li> <li>Services are available for children with special needs </li> <li>Child care options are also available through the EarlyLearn Head Start program (for three and four year olds) and private programs </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Is your child between six weeks and four years old? </li> <li>Are you working or attending an approved training or educational program for 20 hours or more per week? </li> <li>Is your family already receiving services from either ACS or the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)? </li> </ul> <p> There are also income guidelines your family must meet to be eligible. With a few questions, we can help you <a href="http://access.nyc.gov" target="_blank">find out if you may be eligible</a>. </p>

<ul> <li>Use the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6866" target="_blank">EarlyLearn NYC program finder</a> and choose a provider. </li> <li>Download <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Child-Care-Subsidy-ApplicationForm_EN.pdf" target="_blank">the application</a>, visit the program of your choice to pick one up, or call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and request one be mailed to you. </li> <li>Complete the application and submit it with required the documents to the EarlyLearn NYC Child Care program site of your choice. </li> <li>If your child is approved for a seat in an EarlyLearn NYC center, ACS and the program will contact you about when your child can start attending. If your child is eligible, but the program has no vacancies, you may be placed on a waiting list. </li> <li>If you are receiving benefits from the Human Resources Administration (HRA) and would like to enroll in an EarlyLearn NYC program, visit <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/job_centers.shtml" target="_blank">your assigned Job Center</a>. </li> </ul>

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Child-Care-Subsidy-Application_EN.pdf

<ol> <li>Use the EarlyLearn NYC program finder and choose a provider. </li> <li>Download <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Child-Care-Subsidy-ApplicationForm_EN.pdf" target="_blank">the application</a>, visit the program of your choice to pick one up, or call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and request one be mailed to you. </li> <li>Complete the application and submit it with required the documents to the EarlyLearn NYC Child Care program site of your choice. </li> <li>If your child is approved for a seat in an EarlyLearn NYC center, ACS and the program will contact you about when your child can start attending. If your child is eligible, but the program has no vacancies, you may be placed on a waiting list. </li> <li>If you are receiving benefits from the Human Resources Administration (HRA) and would like to enroll in an EarlyLearn NYC program, visit <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/job_centers.shtml" target="_blank">your assigned Job Center</a>. </li> </ol>

Find a program

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6866

<p> To apply for EarlyLearn NYC Child Care, you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Where you live: such as a driver\u2019s license, IDNYC, or utility bill </li> <li>Your income (reason for care documents): <ul> <li>If employed: pay stubs and/or CS 1069 </li> <li>If self-employed: current income tax documents, notarized statement/accountant statement </li> <li>If attending educational or vocational training: ACD 1082 </li> <li>If receiving SSI, Worker\u2019s Compensation, Unemployment Benefits, etc.: proof of income documentation </li> </ul> </li> <li>Your citizenship or immigration status: US birth certificate (for children under 18 who live with you), Registration Card (if the child was not born in the US) </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/acs-child-care-options.page" target="_blank">EarlyLearn NYC Child Care website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Visit an <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6866" target="_blank">EarlyLearn center near</a> you for help in person. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> if you need help finding a program. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a center</strong> </p> <p> Visit an <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6866" target="_blank">EarlyLearn center near</a> you for help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/acs-child-care-options.page" target="_blank">EarlyLearn NYC Child Care website</a> for more information.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for EarlyLearn Child Care if you need help finding a program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P051en

N/A

English

CUNY Fatherhood Academy

CFA

Program

Education

The City University of New York

Families, Pregnant & new parents, Youth (10+)

Caregiver, Young Adult

High school & college for young dads

<p> The CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA) is a free program for young fathers or expecting fathers who are 18 to 30 years old. The CFA helps men prepare for their high school equivalency (HSE) diploma exam or get ready for college. Men can get tutoring and take workshops on parenting, job readiness, and more. </p>

<p> Education, employment, and parenting help for fathers ages 18 - 30. </p>

<ul> <li>Students get MetroCards and stipends </li> <li>You can take classes at <a href="http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/Administrative-Offices/Division-of-Continuing-Education-Workforce-Develop/CFA"><u>Hostos Community College</u></a> (Bronx), <a href="http://www.laguardia.edu/cunyfatherhood/"><u>LaGuardia Community College</u></a> (Queens), or <a href="http://cewdkbcc.com/cuny-fatherhood-academy-open-house-event/"><u>Kingsborough Community College</u></a> (Brooklyn) </li> <li>CFA has two tracks: high school equivalency prep and college prep </li> <li>Participants must be NYC residents </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for CUNY Fatherhood Academy, you should be able to answer yes to these questions. </p> <p> <strong>For the high school equivalency and college prep track</strong>:<br> </p> <ul> <li>Do you live in NYC? </li> <li>Are you a father or expecting father? </li> </ul> <p> <strong>For the high school equivalency track only</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>Are you between the ages of 18 and 30 years old? </li> <li>Can you commit to a 16 week program for 3 days a week? </li> </ul> <p> <strong>For the college prep track only</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>Are you between the ages of 18 and 30 years old? </li> <li>Do you have a high school diploma, HSE diploma, or GED? </li> <li>Do you have less than 12 college credits? </li> <li>Are you currently <strong>not</strong> enrolled in college? </li> </ul>

<p> To apply for the CUNY Fatherhood Academy, fill in the contact form for the college you want to take classes at. A staff member will contact you shortly to let you know when the next orientation session is. </p> <ul> <li>Apply to <a href="http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/Administrative-Offices/Division-of-Continuing-Education-Workforce-Develop/CFA/Orientation-Session-Application" target="_blank"><u>Hostos Community College</u></a> </li> <li>Apply to <a href="http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/cunyfatherhood/" target="_blank"><u>LaGuardia Community College</u></a> </li> <li>Apply to <a href="http://cewdkbcc.com/current-programs/cuny-fatherhood-academy/application-sessions/" target="_blank"><u>Kingsborough Community College</u></a> </li> </ul>

<p> To apply for the CUNY Fatherhood Academy, fill in the contact form for the college you want to take classes at. A staff member will contact you shortly to let you know when the next orientation session is. </p> <ul> <li>Apply to <a href="http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/Administrative-Offices/Division-of-Continuing-Education-Workforce-Develop/CFA/Orientation-Session-Application" target="_blank"><u>Hostos Community College</u></a> </li> <li>Apply to <a href="http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/cunyfatherhood/" target="_blank"><u>LaGuardia Community College</u></a> </li> <li>Apply to <a href="http://cewdkbcc.com/current-programs/cuny-fatherhood-academy/application-sessions/" target="_blank"><u>Kingsborough Community College</u></a> </li> </ul>

<p> Visit the <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-fatherhood-academy/#1450206886076-12e63e87-cd35" target="_blank"><u>CUNY Fatherhood Academy website</u></a> to learn more about the program. </p> <p> Contact a staff member for the school you are interested in attending </p> <p> <strong>Kingsborough Community College</strong><br> Kirk Francis, Program Director<br> (t) <a href="tel:718-368-4916"><u>718-368-4916</u></a> (e) <a href="mailto:kirk.francis.cuny.edu"><u>kirk.francis.cuny.edu</u></a> </p> <p> <strong>Hostos Community College</strong><br> Danielle Allen, Program Director<br> (t) <a href="tel:718-518-6831"><u>718-518-6831</u></a> (e) <a href="mailto:dallen.cuny.edu"><u>dallen.cuny.edu</u></a> </p> <p> <strong>LaGuardia Community College</strong><br> Raheem Brooks, Program Manager<br> (t) <a href="tel:718-730-7337"><u>718-730-7337</u></a> (e) <a href="mailto:rbrooks.cuny.edu"><u>rbrooks.cuny.edu</u></a> </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-fatherhood-academy/#1450206886076-12e63e87-cd35" target="_blank"><u>CUNY Fatherhood Academy website</u></a> to learn more about the program. </p>

<p> <strong>Email CUNY Fatherhood</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Kingsborough program: Email <a href="mailto:kirk.francis.cuny.edu"><u>Kirk Francis</u></a> with questions. </li> <li>Hostos program: Email <a href="mailto:dallen.cuny.edu"><u>Danielle Allen</u></a> with questions. </li> <li>LaGuardia program: Email <a href="mailto:rbrooks.cuny.edu"><u>Raheem Brooks</u></a> for questions. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong><strong>Call CUNY Fatherhood</strong></strong> </p> <ul> <li> <strong>Kingsborough program: <a href="tel:718-368-4916"><u>718-368-4916</u></a></strong> </li> <li> <strong><a href="tel:718-368-6523"></a>Hostos program: <a href="tel:718-518-6831"><u>718-518-6831</u></a></strong> </li> <li> <strong>LaGuardia program: <a href="tel:718-730-7337"><u>718-730-7337</u></a></strong> </li> </ul><strong><a href="tel:718-368-6523"></a></strong> <p> <strong><a href="tel:718-730-7337"></a></strong> </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

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Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption

SCHE

Program

Cash & expenses

NYC Department of Finance

Seniors

Caregiver

Tax benefit for senior homeowners

<p> SCHE gives property tax help to senior homeowners. It lowers the taxes of seniors who own one to three homes, condos, or coop apartments. </p>

<p> Seniors can get a partial exemption from property taxes.<br> </p>

<ul> <li>Applications must be postmarked by March 15th for benefits to begin on July 1st each year </li> <li>Requires proof of age, income, and tax deduction </li> <li>If your property qualifies for SCHE and the Disabled Homeowners Exemption (DHE), you will only be granted SCHE; you cannot get both </li> <li>All owners must be 65 years of age or older, unless the property is owned by spouse or sibling, who doesn't need to meet this age requirement </li> <li> <a href="http://webapps.nyc.gov:8084/CICS/fin1/find001I" target="_blank">Determine the borough, block, and lot (BBL)</a> for your property </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for SCHE, you should be able to answer yes to all of these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are all owners 65 years of age or older, OR is the property owned by spouse or sibling, who doesn't need to meet this age requirement? </li> <li>Is the property your primary residence? </li> <li>Is the combined income for all owners less than or equal to $58,399? <ul> <li>Income does NOT include SSI or Cash Assistance benefits. </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

<p> Applications for SCHE are by mail. </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SCHE-InitialAppl_EN.pdf" target="_blank">Download the initial exemption application</a> and fill it in. </li> <li>You will be asked provide the borough, block, and lot (BBL) for your home. You can <a href="http://webapps.nyc.gov:8084/CICS/fin1/find001I" target="_blank">use the Property Address Search</a> to determine this. </li> <li>Gather your required documents and include them with your application. Your application will not be processed without them. </li> <li>Mail your completed application and required documents to:<br> <strong>New York City Department of Finance</strong><br> P.O. BOX 311<br> Maplewood, NJ 07040-031 </li> <li>Applications must be postmarked by March 15 for your benefit to begin on July 1 in the same year. </li> </ul>

<ol> <li>Download the initial exemption application and fill it in. </li> <li>You will be asked provide the borough, block, and lot (BBL) for your home. You can <a href="http://webapps.nyc.gov:8084/CICS/fin1/find001I" target="_blank">use the Property Address Search</a> to determine this. </li> <li>Gather your required documents and include them with your application. Your application will not be processed without them. </li> <li>Mail your completed application and required documents to:<br> <strong>New York City Department of Finance</strong><br> P.O. Box 311<br> Maplewood, NJ 07040-031 </li> <li>Applications must be postmarked by March 15 for your benefit to begin on July 1 in the same year. </li> </ol>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SCHE-InitialAppl_EN.pdf

<p> To apply for SCHE you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Your age: you need a copy of a government-issued ID </li> <li>Your income: copies of your federal tax returns and schedules/attachments for all owners. If any owners do not file a tax return, proof of yearly earnings. </li> <li>Your deductions: Copies of receipts for unreimbursed medical or prescription expenses </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/benefits/landlords-sche.page" target="_blank">SCHE website</a> to learn more. </li> <li>Call SCHE at <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-NEW-YORK</a> or <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (Out-of-City), or TTY <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (Hearing Impaired). </li> <li> <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-exemptions-inquiries.page" target="_blank">Email SCHE</a> for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/benefits/landlords-sche.page" target="_blank">SCHE website</a> to learn more. </p>

<p> <strong>Email SCHE</strong> </p> <p> If you have questions, <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-exemptions-inquiries.page" target="_blank">email SCHE</a> for more information.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Call SCHE</strong> </p> <p> Call <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-NEW-YORK</a> or <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> for out-of-city, or TTY <a href="tel:212-639-9675">212-639-9675</a> (hearing impaired). </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

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English

IDNYC

Program

City ID card

NYC Human Resources Administration

Youth (10+)

Caregiver, Teen, Young Adult

A free City ID card

<p> IDNYC is a free government-issued photo ID card for people over 10 years old who live in NYC. It can help you get City services, museum memberships, and more. </p>

<p> IDNYC can often be used as an official ID for all New Yorkers age 10 and over. </p>

<ul> <li>All New Yorkers 10 and older, regardless of immigration status, can apply for an IDNYC card. </li> <li>Requires proof of identity and where you live </li> <li>Find an <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/locations.page" target="_blank">an enrollment center</a> near you to apply in person </li> <li>Applicants 14 and older can <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/start-your-application.page" target="_blank">submit applications online</a> before going to an enrollment center </li> <li>You can apply for an IDNYC card even if you are homeless </li> <li>IDNYC cardholders are now able to pay the fee to replace a lost or stolen card online via the IDNYC <a href="https://a069-idnyconlineportal.nyc.gov/IOPWeb/#/EN/Dashboard" target="_blank">Online Portal</a>. Cardholders can start the replacement card application online in the \u201cReplace Your Card\u201d option, pay the $10 fee, and complete the process at any IDNYC enrollment center or pop-up </li> <li>Cardholders who are 10-13 years old may pay the fee to replace a lost stolen card at an IDNYC Department of Finance Enrollment Center </li> <li>IDNYC has launched new partnerships with <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/benefits/latest-idnyc-benefits.page" target="_blank">entertainment and cultural institutions</a> that are fun for the whole family </li> </ul>

<p> Anyone who lives in NYC and is ages 10 or older is eligible to apply for an IDNYC card. </p>

<ul> <li>Use the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/documentation.page" target="_blank">IDNYC Document Calculator</a> to make sure you have the right documents to apply. </li> <li>Find <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/locations.page" target="_blank">an enrollment center</a> near you and <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/make-an-appointment.page" target="_blank">book your appointment online</a>. Appointments are required. </li> <li>Print and fill out the application form <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IDNYC_Appl-and-Instr_10-13_EN.pdf" target="_blank">for 10-13 year olds</a> and <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IDNYC_Appl-and-Instr_14andOlder_EN.pdf" target="_blank">for 14 years and older</a> ahead of time and bring it to your appointment, or fill it out at your appointment. </li> <li>Applicants 14 and older can also <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/start-your-application.page" target="_blank">submit applications online</a> before going to an enrollment center. </li> <li>Collect your documents and bring them with you to your appointment. Your ID photo will be taken at the appointment. </li> </ul>

<p> You can <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/start-your-application.page" target="_blank">submit your application online</a> before going to an enrollment center. To do so: </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="https://a069-idnyconlineportal.nyc.gov/IOPWeb/#/EN/NewApplication" target="_blank">IDNYC website</a>. </li> <li>Select the language you prefer to use. </li> <li>Read application instructions including eligibility and document requirements. </li> <li>Fill out the electronic application. </li> <li>Select the documents you are going to bring to the enrollment center for your appointment. </li> <li>Schedule an appointment for an enrollment center. </li> <li>Look over the information you entered and provide an electronic signature. </li> <li>Print out your application receipt and make sure you bring it to your appointment. </li> </ol>

Submit your application online

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/start-your-application.page

<ol> <li>Find <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/locations.page" target="_blank">an enrollment center</a> near you and <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/make-an-appointment.page" target="_blank">book your appointment online</a>. Appointments are required. </li> <li>Print and fill out the application form <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IDNYC_Appl-and-Instr_10-13_EN.pdf" target="_blank">for 10-13 year olds</a> and <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IDNYC_Appl-and-Instr_14andOlder_EN.pdf" target="_blank">for 14 years and older</a> ahead of time and bring it to your appointment, or fill it out at your appointment. </li> <li>Applicants 14 and older can <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/start-your-application.page" target="_blank">submit applications online</a> before going to an enrollment center. </li> <li>Collect your documents and bring them with you to your appointment. Your ID photo will be taken during the appointment. </li> </ol>

Find an enrollment center

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6872

<p> IDNYC uses a point system to prove your identity and where you live. To apply, you will need to provide: </p> <ul> <li>Proof of your identity: at least three (3) points. </li> <li>Proof of where you live: one (1) point. </li> <li>At least one (1) of your documents much have your photo. </li> <li>At least one (1) document with your date of birth. </li> </ul> <p> If you are between the ages 10 and 21 and/or disabled and do not have a enough points or a photo ID you can apply with a caretaker. </p> <p> Use the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/documentation.page" target="_blank">IDNYC Document Calculator</a> to see what documents you can use.<br> </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/index.page" target="_blank">IDNYC website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> to find out more about IDNYC. </li> <li>Visit an <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6872" target="_blank">IDNYC enrollment center near</a> you to get help in person. </li> <li> <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/contact/feedback.page" target="_blank">Email IDNYC</a> to get your questions answered. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit an IDNYC center</strong> </p> <p> Find an <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6872" target="_blank">IDNYC enrollment center</a> near you to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/index.page" target="_blank">IDNYC website</a> for more information on how to apply and IDNYC benefits. </p>

<p> <strong>Email IDNYC</strong> </p> <p> <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/contact/feedback.page" target="_blank">Email IDNYC</a> to get your questions answered. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask about IDNYC. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

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English

EarlyLearn NYC Head Start

Service

Child care

NYC Administration for Children's Services

Children (0-13)

Toddler, Pre-Schooler

Head start for 3 & 4 year olds

<p> EarlyLearn NYC Head Start programs provide a safe, caring environment for three and four year old children. Care is provided at a center for eight hours a day and children are fed healthy meals and snacks. </p>

<p> Eight hours a day of free early care and education for three and four year olds. </p>

<ul> <li>Care is only available at centers </li> <li>If you are receiving Cash Assistance and in an HRA-approved work, education, or training activity you are probably eligible </li> <li>Pre-K is offered to all four year olds in partnership with the NYC Department of Education </li> <li>Services are available for children with special needs </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Is your child three or four years old? </li> <li>Is your family already receiving services from either ACS or the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)? </li> <li>Is your income equal to or less than program income requirements? </li> </ul> <table> <thead> <tr> <th> Family size </th> <th> Income in a year </th> <th> Income in a month </th> <th> Income in a week </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> 1 </td> <td> $12,140 </td> <td> $1,012 </td> <td> $233 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2 </td> <td> $16,460 </td> <td> $1,372 </td> <td> $317 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3 </td> <td> $20,780 </td> <td> $1,732 </td> <td> $400 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4 </td> <td> $25,100 </td> <td> $2,092 </td> <td> $483 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 </td> <td> $29,420 </td> <td> $2,452 </td> <td> $566 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6 </td> <td> $33,740 </td> <td> $2,812 </td> <td> $649 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 7 </td> <td> $38,060 </td> <td> $3,172 </td> <td> $732 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 8 </td> <td> $42,380 </td> <td> $3,532 </td> <td> $815<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> for each additional person, add: </td> <td> $4,320 </td> <td> $360 </td> <td> $ 83 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<ul> <li>Use the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6867" target="_blank">EarlyLearn NYC program finder</a> and choose a provider. </li> <li>Visit the program of your choice and get an application.<br> </li> <li>Complete the application and submit it with required documents to the EarlyLearn NYC Head Start program of your choice. </li> <li>If you are receiving benefits from the Human Resources Administration (HRA) and would like to enroll in an EarlyLearn NYC program, visit <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/job_centers.shtml" target="_blank">your assigned Job Center</a>.<br> </li> </ul>

<ol> <li>Use the EarlyLearn NYC program finder and choose a provider. </li> <li>Visit the program of your choice and get an application. </li> <li>Complete the application and submit it with the required documents to an EarlyLearn NYC Head Start program of your choice. </li> <li>If you are receiving benefits from the Human Resources Administration (HRA) and would like to enroll in an EarlyLearn NYC program, visit <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/html/services/job_centers.shtml" target="_blank">your assigned Job Center</a>. </li> </ol>

Find a program

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6867

<p> To enroll your child in a program, you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Your child's age </li> <li>Your income, which can include a TANF or SSI benefit letter </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/acs-child-care-options.page" target="_blank">EarlyLea<del></del>rn NYC Head Start website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Visit an <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6867" target="_blank">EarlyLearn center</a> near you for help in person. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> if you need help finding a program. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a center</strong> </p> <p> Visit an <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6867" target="_blank">EarlyLearn center</a> near you to get help in person.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/acs-child-care-options.page" target="_blank">EarlyLearn NYC Head Start website</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for EarlyLearn Head Start if you need help finding a program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

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N/A

English

Medicaid for Pregnant Women

Program

Health

NYS Department of Health

Pregnant & new parents

Caregiver, Teen, Young Adult

Health insurance for pregnant women

<p> This program offers complete pregnancy care and other health services to women and teens who live in New York State and meet income and residency guidelines. </p>

<p> Comprehensive medical and prenatal care services through Medicaid. </p>

<ul> <li>If you're pregnant and uninsured, you may qualify to sign up for an insurance plan through the NY State of Health Marketplace, even if the enrollment period is closed </li> <li>Free coverage is available regardless of immigration status </li> <li>Extended access to family planning services is available to women who have Medicaid while pregnant but lose coverage after pregnancy </li> <li>Babies receive health care services for at least one year after birth </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions:<br> </p> <ul> <li>Are you a New York State resident? </li> <li>Do you meet the following income guidelines? </li> </ul> <table> <thead> <tr> <th> Family size </th> <th> Income in a year </th> <th> Income in a month </th> <th> Income in a week </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> 1 </td> <td> $27,072 </td> <td> $2,257 </td> <td> $521<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2 </td> <td> $36,706 </td> <td> $3,059 </td> <td> $706<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3 </td> <td> $46,339 </td> <td> $3,862 </td> <td> $891<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4 </td> <td> $55,973 </td> <td> $4,665<br> </td> <td> $1,077<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 </td> <td> $65,607 </td> <td> $5,468 </td> <td> $1,262<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6 </td> <td> $75,240 </td> <td> $6,271<br> </td> <td> $1,447<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 7 </td> <td> $84,874 </td> <td> $7,073 </td> <td> $1,632<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 8 </td> <td> $94,507 </td> <td> $7,876 </td> <td> $1,818 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> For each additional person, add: </td> <td> $9,634 </td> <td> $803 </td> <td> $185 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<ol> <li> <a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/health_care/prenatal/apply_for_coverage.htm" target="_blank">Find out where you can apply</a> for Medicaid Prenatal Care Coverage. </li> <li>Enroll with an <a href="https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/IPANavigatorSiteLocations" target="_blank">In-Person Assistor (IPA)</a> or find <a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/health_care/prenatal/apply_for_coverage.htm" target="_blank">select providers</a> near you. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> to find an IPA. </li> </ol>

<p> Enroll with an <a href="https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/IPANavigatorSiteLocations" target="_blank">In-Person Assistor (IPA)</a> or find <a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/health_care/prenatal/apply_for_coverage.htm" target="_blank">select providers</a> near you. </p>

Enroll in person

https://www.health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/health_care/prenatal/apply_for_coverage.htm

<p> To get referral to a pregnancy care provider </p> <ul> <li>Call the New York State Growing Up Healthy Hotline at <a href="tel:800-522-5006">800-522-5006</a><a href="https://afdcontent.gathercontent.com/item/800-522-5006"></a> </li> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/perinatal/en/pcap.htm" target="_blank">New York State Department of Health</a> </li> <li>Call the Human Resources Administration at <a href="tel:718-557-1399">718-557-1399</a> </li> </ul><a href="800-522-5006"></a>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/perinatal/en/pcap.htm" target="_blank">New York State Department of Health</a>. </p>

<p> <strong>Call Growing Up Healthy Hotline</strong> </p> <p> Call the New York State Growing Up Healthy Hotline at <a href="tel:800-522-5006">800-522-5006</a> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for Medicaid for Pregnant Women. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P012en

S2R012

English

School Tax Relief Program

STAR

Benefit

Cash & expenses

NYS Department of Taxation/ NYC Department of Finance

Everyone

Caregiver

Reduce property taxes for homeowners

<p> STAR provides property tax relief to New York State\u2019s homeowners. It lowers the tax burden on New York residents who live in school districts.<br> </p>

<p> Homeowners can get a partial exemption from school property taxes. </p>

<ul> <li>Basic STAR is for all homeowners and worth about $300 credit, Enhanced STAR is for people 65 and older and is worth about $600 </li> <li>If you\u2019re eligible for the STAR credit, you\u2019ll receive a check for the amount of your STAR savings<br> </li> <li>Senior citizens getting STAR may also be eligible for the Senior Citizens Homeowners\u2019 Exemption (SCHE)<br> </li> <li>You do <strong>not</strong> need to register for STAR if you are a longtime homeowner with an existing STAR exemption<br> </li> </ul>

<p> There are two types of STAR credits: Basic STAR and Enhanced STAR. To be eligible for both, you should be able to answer yes to all of these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Is the property the primary home of at least one of the owners? </li> <li>Do you live in one of the following types of housing? <ul> <li>a house </li> <li>a condo </li> <li>a cooperative apartment </li> <li>a manufactured home </li> <li>a farm house </li> <li>a mixed-use property, including apartment buildings (only the owner-occupied portion is eligible) </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> For <strong>Basic STAR</strong>, you should also be able to answer yes to this additional question: </p> <ul> <li>Is the combined income of all owners who live in the home and their spouses $500,000 a year or less? </li> </ul> <p> For <strong>Enhanced STAR</strong>, you should also be able to answer yes to these additional questions: </p> <ul> <li>Will you, or one of your siblings or spouse who live in the home, be 65 or older by December 31st? </li> <li>Is the combined income of all owners who live in the home and their spouses $86,000 a year or less? </li> </ul>

<p> You can <a href="https://www8.tax.ny.gov/STRP/strpStart" target="_blank">register for the STAR credit online</a> in just a few minutes. Your application will be reviewed automatically to see if you are eligible. </p>

<p> You can register for the STAR credit online in just a few minutes. Your application will be reviewed automatically to see if you are eligible for Basic or Enhanced STAR. </p>

Register online

https://www8.tax.ny.gov/STRP/strpStart

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="https://tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/default.htm" target="_blank">STAR website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> to find out more. </li> <li>Email the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-exemptions-inquiries.page" target="_blank">NYC Department of Finance</a> if you have questions about STAR. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a center</strong><br> </p> <p> Find a <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-us.page" target="_blank">center</a> to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/default.htm" target="_blank">STAR website</a> for more information.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Email STAR</strong> </p> <p> Email the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-exemptions-inquiries.page" target="_blank">NYC Department of Finance</a> if you have question about STAR. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask about the School Tax Relief Program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P063en

N/A

English

Reproductive Health Care

Service

Health

NYC Health + Hospitals

Immigrants, Pregnant & new parents, Youth (10+)

Caregiver, Teen, Young Adult

Reproductive care for women

<p> Women of all ages can get reproductive health care at NYC Health + Hospitals. Services include pregnancy tests and birth control methods, including the pill. Women who visit NYC Health + Hospitals can also get counseling. </p>

<p> Birth control, family planning, and more for young women. </p>

<ul> <li>Care is provided to all women, regardless of your ability to pay </li> <li>NYC Health + Hospitals can help you find insurance if you need it </li> <li>Information about your immigration status is kept private </li> <li>Translation and interpretative services are available in 190 languages </li> <li>Youth twelve and older can get private sexual and reproductive services at <a href="http://nycyouthhealth.org/" target="_blank"><u>YouthHealth Centers</u></a> </li> </ul>

<p> All women who live in NYC, regardless of your ability to pay, can get help at a NYC Health + Hospitals center. </p>

<p> NYC Health + Hospitals has centers across the five boroughs. Use the <a href="http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/health_care/" target="_blank"><u>location finder</u></a> to find a center close to you and call to make an appointment. </p>

<p> NYC Health + Hospitals has centers across the five boroughs. Use the <a href="http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/health_care/" target="_blank"><u>location finder</u></a> to find a center close to you and call to make an appointment. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/womens-health/" target="_blank"><u>NYC Health + Hospitals Women's Health website</u></a> to learn more. </li> <li>Find a <a href="http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/health_care/" target="_blank"><u>health care location</u></a> near you to get help in person or by phone. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit a health care center</strong> </p> <p> Find a <a href="http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/health_care/" target="_blank"><u>health care location</u></a> near you to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/services/womens-health/" target="_blank"><u>NYC Health + Hospitals Women's Health website</u></a> to learn more. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P095en

N/A

English

Train & Earn\u200b

Program

Work

NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

Youth (10+)

Teen, Young Adult

Job prep for youth not working or in school

<p> Train & Earn is a short-term career pathway program for low-income youth, who are not working and not in school. Train & Earn helps youth improve their job skills and find permanent work. It also provides High School Equivalency (HSE) prep and support services. </p> <p> Youth receive up to 12 months of follow-up services after finishing the program. </p>

<p> Train & Earn offers job training and job placement help to unemployed youth who are not in school. </p>

<ul> <li>Available for youth 16 - 24 years old, who are not working and not in school </li> <li>College placement, HSE prep, and support services are also available </li> <li>Enroll at different times throughout the year </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible for Train & Earn, you should be able to answer 'yes' to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you a resident of NYC? </li> <li>Are you 16 \u2013 24 years old? </li> <li>Are you <strong>not</strong> attending school and <strong>not</strong> working? </li> <li>Do you meet <strong>one</strong> of these requirements: <ul> <li>You are a homeless or runaway youth </li> <li>You are a foster care youth or have aged out of foster care system </li> <li>You are in involved in the justice system </li> <li>You are a youth with a disability </li> <li>You are pregnant or a parent </li> <li>You are low-income and need additional help to enter or complete an education program or to get or hold a job </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> If you have additional questions about eligibility, call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a>. </p>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started: </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD</a> website. </li> <li>Click \u201dShow Advanced Search" in the "Basic Search" box. </li> <li>Select "Youth Workforce Development" from the "All Programs" dropdown and an "OSY" program from the "All Sub-programs" dropdown. </li> </ol>

<p> You can use Discover DYCD to find programs in your area. To get started: </p> <ol> <li>Go to the <a href="http://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home" target="_blank">Discover DYCD</a> website. </li> <li>Click \u201dShow Advanced Search" in the "Basic Search" box. </li> <li>Select "Youth Workforce Development" from the "All Programs" dropdown and an "OSY" program from the "All Sub-programs" dropdown </li> </ol>

Search for a program

https://www.dycdportal.nyc/discoverdycd/home

<ul> <li>Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a> if you have questions about this program. </li> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/out-of-school-youth-osy-program.page" target="_blank">DYCD website</a> for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/out-of-school-youth-osy-program.page" target="_blank">DYCD website</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call Youth Connect</strong> </p> <p> Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:800-246-4646">800-246-4646</a> if you have questions about this program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P097en

N/A

English

NYC Ladders for Leaders

Program

Work

NYC Department of Youth & Community Development

Students, Youth (10+)

Teen, Young Adult

Internships for high school & college youth

<p> NYC Ladders for Leaders offers high school and college students paid summer internships at leading companies, non-profits, and government agencies. The program also offers help with: </p> <ul> <li>resumes </li> <li>cover letters </li> <li>interviewing </li> <li>workplace readiness </li> <li>career and college exploration </li> </ul> <p> After the program, students can be part of the alumni network and attend networking events. </p>

<p> High school and college students can participate in paid summer internships at top NYC companies, non-profits, and government agencies. </p>

<ul> <li>Apply in late Fall </li> <li>Internships usually start the first week in July. Work a minimum of 25 hours per week for a minimum of 6 weeks </li> <li>If under the age of 18, you must have working papers to participate </li> </ul>

<p> You may be eligible if you can answer yes to these questions. </p> <ul> <li>Do you live in NYC? </li> <li>Are you currently enrolled in high school or college? </li> <li>Are you between 16 and 22 years old? </li> <li>Do you have previous work experience (even as a volunteer)? </li> <li>If you are under 18 years old, do you have your working papers? </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Apply to <a href="https://application.nycsyep.com/" target="_blank">Ladders for Leaders online</a> during the application period, which is usually in the late Fall and announced on the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/nyc-ladders-for-leaders.page" target="_blank">DYCD website</a>. </li> <li>The application for Ladders for Leaders will only be available during that time. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Apply to <a href="https://application.nycsyep.com/" target="_blank">Ladders for Leaders online</a> during the application period, which is usually in the late Fall and announced on the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/nyc-ladders-for-leaders.page" target="_blank">DYCD website</a>. </li> <li>The application for Ladders for Leaders will only be available during that time. </li> </ul>

Apply

https://application.nycsyep.com/

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/nyc-ladders-for-leaders.page" target="_blank">DYCD website</a> to learn more. </li> <li>Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:1-800-246-4646">1-800-246-4646</a> if you have questions about this program. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/jobs-internships/nyc-ladders-for-leaders.page" target="_blank">DYCD website</a> to learn more. </p>

<p> <strong>Call Youth Connect</strong> </p> <p> Call DYCD Youth Connect at <a href="tel:1-800-246-4646">1-800-246-4646</a> if you have questions about this program. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

P102en

N/A

English

NYCitizenship

Program

Family services

NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs

Everyone

Everyone

Free citizenship application assistance

<p> NYCitizenship provides free legal assistance with citizenship applications and financial counseling at select NYC public libraries and in partnership with the Department of Social Services. </p>

<p> Free citizenship application assistance and financial counseling. </p>

<ul> <li>Meet with a <strong>FREE</strong> immigration attorney to help you determine if you qualify to apply for U.S. citizenship </li> <li>If you qualify for a fee waiver, apply for citizenship for free with no application fee </li> <li>Receive free and confidential financial counseling </li> <li>An appointment is required to get help. Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and say "Citizenship appointment\u201d </li> <li>As a U.S citizen, you can vote in elections, apply for a U.S passport, access more jobs and more </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Be at least 18 years old </li> <li>Be a permanent resident (have a \u201cGreen Card\u201d) for at least 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen </li> <li>Other eligibility is determined by immigration attorney </li> </ul>

<p> To receive services, call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and say "citizenship appointment"<strong>. No walk-ins.</strong><br> Services are available at select NYC libraries. </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/learn/immigrants/citizenship" target="_blank"><strong>Brooklyn Public Library</strong></a>:<br> <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/eastern-parkway" target="_blank">Eastern Parkway Library</a>, <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/flatbush" target="_blank">Flatbush Library</a>, <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/kings-highway" target="_blank">Kings Highway Library</a>, <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/new-utrecht" target="_blank">New Utrecht Library<br></a><br> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nypl.org/help/community-outreach/nycitizenship" target="_blank"><strong>New York Public Library</strong></a>:<br> <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/bronx-library-center" target="_blank">Bronx Library Center</a>, <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/sibl" target="_blank">Science Business and Industry Library- Midtown</a>, <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/st-george-library-center" target="_blank">St. George Library Center- Staten Island</a>, <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/inwood" target="_blank">Inwood Library</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/services/citizenship-immigration/nycitizenship-sessions" target="_blank"><strong>Queens Public Library</strong></a>:<br> <a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/branch/Jackson-Heights/" target="_blank">Jackson Heights Library</a>, <a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/branch/Central-Library" target="_blank">Central Library- Jamaica</a>, <a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/branch/Flushing" target="_blank">Flushing Library</a>, <a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/branch/Astoria" target="_blank">Astoria Library</a> </li> </ul>

<p> To receive services, call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and say "citizenship appointment". <strong>No walk-ins.</strong><br> Services are available at select NYC libraries. </p><a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/learn/immigrants/citizenship" target="_blank"><strong>Brooklyn Public Library</strong></a>:<br> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/eastern-parkway" target="_blank">Eastern Parkway Library</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/flatbush" target="_blank">Flatbush Library</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/kings-highway" target="_blank">Kings Highway Library</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/new-utrecht" target="_blank">New Utrecht Library</a> </li> </ul> <p> <a href="https://www.nypl.org/help/community-outreach/nycitizenship" target="_blank"><strong>New York Public Library</strong></a><strong>:</strong><br> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/bronx-library-center" target="_blank">Bronx Library Center</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/sibl" target="_blank">Science Business and Industry Library- Midtown</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/inwood" target="_blank">Inwood Library</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/st-george-library-center" target="_blank">St. George Library Center- Staten Island</a> </li> </ul><a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/services/citizenship-immigration/nycitizenship-sessions" target="_blank"><strong>Queens Public Library</strong></a>:<br> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/branch/Jackson-Heights/" target="_blank">Jackson Heights Library</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/branch/Central-Library" target="_blank">Central Library- Jamaica</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/branch/Flushing" target="_blank">Flushing Library</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.queenslibrary.org/branch/Astoria" target="_blank">Astoria Library</a> </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/nycitizenship" target="_blank">NYCitizenship</a> website for more information. </li> <li>Call <a href="tel:311">311</a> and say "citizenship appointment" to receive assistance. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/nycitizenship" target="_blank">NYCitizenship</a> website for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for "Citizenship appointment\u201d to make appointments in order to receive services. </p>

2018-12-12T00:00:00.000

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N/A

English

CUNY Start

Program

Education

The City University of New York (CUNY)

Students, Youth (10+)

Caregiver, Teen, Young Adult

Academic support for CUNY students

<p> For incoming students who haven't passed all their <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/testing/" target="_blank">CUNY Assessment Tests</a> and need to meet CUNY\u2019s proficiency standards, CUNY Start offers affordable help in reading, writing, and math. </p>

<p> CUNY students can get help meeting CUNY's proficiency standards and preparing for college-level courses. </p>

<ul> <li>Costs $75, including materials </li> <li>Students can choose between full-time and part-time schedules </li> <li>A second program option, <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/math-start/" target="_blank">Math Start</a>, helps students develop math skills in just 8 weeks </li> <li>Foster youth can get additional services through the <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/foster-care-initiative/" target="_blank">Foster Care Initiative</a> </li> </ul>

<p> You might be eligible for CUNY Start if you can answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Have you earned a high school or high school equivalency diploma? </li> <li>Have you been admitted to <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/campus-info/" target="_blank">CUNY</a>? </li> <li>Have you received results on the <a href="http://www.cuny.edu/academics/testing.html" target="_blank">CUNY Assessment Test</a> showing you need more help in reading, writing, or math? </li> <li>Are you a first-time freshman or an enrolled student with limited credits? </li> </ul> <p> <em>Specific colleges may have other eligibility criteria. Contact the <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/campus-info/" target="_blank">CUNY Start program at your campus</a> for more information.</em> </p>

<p> To enroll in CUNY Start: </p> <ul> <li>Complete all <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/" target="_blank">CUNY admissions</a> requirements and apply to a <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/campus-info/" target="_blank">CUNY Start campus</a> </li> <li>Take the <a href="http://www.cuny.edu/academics/testing.html" target="_blank">CUNY Assessment Tests</a> and check your scores to see if you need extra help </li> <li>Go to an information session at one of the <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/campus-info/" target="_blank">CUNY Start campuses</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/campus-info/"></a>Complete the online program application </li> <li>Interview with a CUNY Start staff member </li> <li>Submit a copy of your high school or high school equivalency diploma and complete any other requirements for your college </li> <li>Pay your $75 student fee </li> </ul>

<p> To enroll in CUNY Start: </p> <ul> <li>Complete all <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/" target="_blank">CUNY admissions</a> requirements and apply to a <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/campus-info/" target="_blank">CUNY Start campus</a> </li> <li>Take the <a href="http://www.cuny.edu/academics/testing.html" target="_blank">CUNY Assessment Tests</a> and check your scores to see if you need extra help </li> <li>Go to an information session at one of the <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/campus-info/" target="_blank">CUNY Start campuses</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/campus-info/"></a>Complete the online program application </li> <li>Interview with a CUNY Start staff member </li> <li>Submit a copy of your high school or high school equivalency diploma and complete any other requirements for your college </li> <li>Pay your $75 student fee </li> </ul>

Start your application

http://www2.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

<p> Contact CUNY Start at your campus today </p> <p> Borough of Manhattan Community College<br> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">cunystart.cuny.edu</a><br> <a href="tel:646-346-8398">646-346-8398</a> </p> <p> Bronx Community College<br> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">cunystart.cuny.edu</a><br> <a href="tel:718-289-5100">718-289-5100</a> ext. 3141 </p> <p> College of Staten Island<br> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">cunystart.cuny.edu</a><br> <a href="tel:718-982-3069">718-982-3069</a> </p> <p> Hostos Community College<br> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">cunystart.cuny.edu</a><br> <a href="tel:718-518-6851">718-518-6851</a> </p> <p> Kingsborough Community College<br> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">cunystart.cuny.edu</a><br> <a href="tel:718-368-4500">718-368-4500</a> </p> <p> LaGuardia Community College<br> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">cunystart.cuny.edu</a><br> <a href="tel:718-482-5137">718-482-5137</a> </p> <p> Medgar Evers College<br> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">cunystart.cuny.edu</a><br> <a href="tel:718-270-6161">718-270-6161</a> </p> <p> Queensborough Community College<br> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">cunystart.cuny.edu</a><br> <a href="tel:718-281-5368">718-281-5368</a> </p> <p> Get more information on the <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/about-cuny-start/" target="_blank">CUNY Start website</a> </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Get more information on the <a href="http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/academic-programs/model-programs/cuny-college-transition-programs/cuny-start/about-cuny-start/" target="_blank">CUNY Start website</a>.<br> </p>

<p> <strong>Email CUNY Start at your campus</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">Borough of Manhattan Community College</a><a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu"></a> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">Bronx Community College</a> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">College of Staten Island</a> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">Hostos Community College</a> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">LaGuardia Community College</a> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">Medgar Evers College</a> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:cunystart.cuny.edu">Queensborough Community College</a> </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Call CUNY Start at your campus today</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Borough of Manhattan Community College: <a href="tel:646-346-8398">646-346-8398</a> </li> <li>Bronx Community College: <a href="tel:718-289-5100">718-289-5100</a> ext. 3141 </li> <li>College of Staten Island: <a href="tel:718-982-3069">718-982-3069</a> </li> <li>Hostos Community College: <a href="tel:718-518-6851">718-518-6851</a> </li> <li>Kingsborough Community College: <a href="tel:718-368-4500">718-368-4500</a> </li> <li>LaGuardia Community College: <a href="tel:718-482-5137">718-482-5137</a> </li> <li>Medgar Evers College: <a href="tel:718-270-6161">718-270-6161</a> </li> <li>Queensborough Community College: <a href="tel:718-281-5368">718-281-5368</a> </li> </ul>

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English

Jobs Plus

Program

Work

NYC Housing Authority

NYCHA residents, Youth (10+)

Teen, Young Adult

Job assistance for public housing residents

<p> Jobs Plus is an employment program for working-age NYCHA residents. It helps participants find work and keep more of their earned income. Jobs Plus offers job-related services, help with finances, and community support. </p>

<p> Jobs Plus is an employment program that helps NYCHA residents find employment and increase their earnings. </p>

<ul> <li>Jobs Plus is available at 27 NYCHA developments across 10 sites. </li> <li>Participants can also enroll in the <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/about-financial-empowerment/rent-incentives/" target="_blank">Earned Income Disallowance (EID) program</a> to prevent rent increases once they find a job or get a raise. </li> </ul>

<p> Jobs Plus is open to all NYCA residents old enough to work. </p>

<p> To apply for Jobs Plus, <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/workforce-development/jobs-plus/" target="_blank">contact a site near you</a>. </p>

<p> To apply for Jobs Plus, <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/workforce-development/jobs-plus/" target="_blank">contact a site near you</a>. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/workforce-development/jobs-plus/" target="_blank">Jobs Plus website</a> to learn more about the program. </li> <li>Call a <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/workforce-development/jobs-plus/" target="_blank">Jobs Plus site</a> near you for questions about a specific location. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/workforce-development/jobs-plus/" target="_blank">Jobs Plus website</a> to learn more about the program. </p>

<p> <strong>Call a site</strong> </p> <p> Call a <a href="http://opportunitynycha.org/workforce-development/jobs-plus/" target="_blank">Jobs Plus site</a> for questions about a specific location. </p>

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S2R027

English

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

CSFP

Program

Food

NYC Department of Health

Seniors

Caregiver

Healthy food for seniors

<p> CSFP gives healthy food to low-income seniors. People in the program get a monthly package of fruit, vegetables, meat or fish, pasta or rice, and cereal. CSFP gives advice on cooking and nutrition. CSFP can also connect you to health care and social services. </p>

<p> CSFP offers healthy food packages for low-income seniors. </p>

<ul> <li>Requires proof of identity, address, and income </li> <li>You can get CSFP even if you are receiving SNAP </li> <li>You, or someone representing you, will pick up the food once a month at one of the four distribution sites </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you a senior 60 years old or older? </li> <li>Is your income equal to or less than program income requirements? </li> </ul> <table> <thead> <tr> <th> Family size </th> <th> Income in a year </th> <th> Income in a month </th> <th> Income in a week </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> 1 </td> <td> $15,792<br> </td> <td> $1,316 </td> <td> $303.69<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2 </td> <td> $21,408 </td> <td> $1,784 </td> <td> $411.69 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3 </td> <td> $27,024 </td> <td> $2,252 </td> <td> $519.69 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4 </td> <td> $32,640 </td> <td> $2,720 </td> <td> $627.69<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 </td> <td> $38,256 </td> <td> $3,188<br> </td> <td> $735.69 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6 </td> <td> $43,872 </td> <td> $3,656 </td> <td> $843.69 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 7 </td> <td> $49,488 </td> <td> $4,124 </td> <td> $951.69 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 8 </td> <td> $55,104 </td> <td> $4,592 </td> <td> $1,059.69 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> For each additional person, add: </td> <td> $5,616 </td> <td> $468 </td> <td> $108.00 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<p> Visit a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6862" target="_blank">food distribution site</a> near you for application information. </p>

<p> Collect your documents and take them to a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6862" target="_blank">CSFP site</a> near you. You can call ahead to verify the types of documents are recommended. </p>

Find a site

https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6862

<p> Call a food distribution site near you for application information. </p> <ul> <li>The Bronx: <a href="tel:917-982-2564">917-982-2564</a> </li> <li>Brooklyn: <a href="tel:718-498-9208">718-498-9208</a> </li> <li>Queens: <a href="tel:718-523-2220">718-523-2220</a> </li> <li>Long Island: <a href="tel:516-623-4568">516-623-4568</a> </li> </ul>

<p> To apply for CSFP, you will need to prove the following: </p> <ul> <li>Your identity and your age: such as a photo ID, driver\u2019s license, passport, or naturalization certificate. </li> <li>Where you live: such as a statement from your landlord, a rent receipt, or utility bill. </li> <li>Your income (if any): such as a recent pay stub, unemployment benefits statement, current benefits check, or award letter. </li> </ul>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/csfp/" target="_blank">CSFP website</a> for more information. </li> <li>Call a food distribution site near you to learn more. <ul> <li>The Bronx: <a href="tel:917-982-2564">917-982-2564</a> </li> <li>Brooklyn: <a href="tel:718-498-9208">718-498-9208</a> </li> <li>Queens <a href="tel:718-523-2220">718-523-2220</a> </li> <li>Long Island <a href="tel:516-623-4568">516-623-4568</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Visit a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6862" target="_blank">CSFP site</a> near you to get help in person. </li> </ul> <p> <a href="tel:718-523-2220"></a> </p>

<p> <strong>Visit a CSFP location</strong> </p> <p> Visit a <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/locations/?programs=6862" target="_blank">CSFP site</a> near you to get help in person. </p>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/csfp/" target="_blank">CSFP website</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call a CSFP site</strong> </p> <p> The Bronx: <a href="tel:917-982-2564">917-982-2564</a>, Brooklyn: <a href="tel:718-498-9208">718-498-9208</a>, Queens: <a href="tel:718-523-2220">718-523-2220</a>, Long Island <a href="tel:516-623-4568">516-623-4568</a> </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong> </p> <p> Ask for Commodity Supplemental Food Program. </p>

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S2R029

English

NYC Nurse-Family Partnership

NYC NFP

Program

Family services

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Pregnant & new parents

Caregiver, Baby, Young Adult

Home visits for pregnant women and girls

<p> NYC NFP is a home visiting program for low-income women and girls who are pregnant with their first baby. Trained nurses visit you at your home regularly from pregnancy until your baby is two years old and support you to become a knowledgeable and nurturing parent. </p>

<p> Nurses provide support and give medical care and advice to women who are pregnant for the first time. </p>

<ul> <li>You can receive services no matter your age or immigration status </li> <li>You can join NFP early in your pregnancy, but no later than your 28th week </li> <li>All services are provided at no cost to the client </li> </ul>

<p> To be eligible, you should be able to answer yes to these questions: </p> <ul> <li>Are you a woman or a girl who is 28 weeks pregnant or less with your first baby? </li> <li>If you are over 18 years old, do you live in a zip code listed on the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/ms/nfp-area-map.pdf" target="_blank">NFP service map</a>? </li> <li>Do you meet the income requirements? </li> </ul> <table> <thead> <tr> <th> Family size </th> <th> Income in a year </th> <th> Income in a month </th> <th> Income in a week </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> 1 </td> <td> $35,520 </td> <td> $2,960 </td> <td> $740 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2 </td> <td> $44,796 </td> <td> $3,733 </td> <td> $933.25 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3 </td> <td> $55,272 </td> <td> $4,606 </td> <td> $1,151.50 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4 </td> <td> $63,360 </td> <td> $5,280 </td> <td> $1,320<br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 </td> <td> $72,636 </td> <td> $6,053 </td> <td> $1,513.25 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6 </td> <td> $81,912 </td> <td> $6,826 </td> <td> $1,706.50 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 7 </td> <td> $91,188 </td> <td> $7,599 </td> <td> $1,899.75 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> <strong>Exceptions</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>All NYC girls under 18 years old are eligible, regardless of ZIP code. </li> <li>All women and girls are eligible if they are: homeless or incarcerated, in foster care, or involved in the juvenile justice system. </li> </ul>

<p> Woman and girls can find out if they are eligible by calling your nearest location. </p> <ul> <li>Bronx: <a href="tel:718-536-3789">718-536-3789</a> </li> <li>Brooklyn: <a href="tel:718-257-7208">718-257-7208</a> </li> <li>Manhattan: <a href="tel:212-939-8500">212-939-8500</a> </li> <li>Queens: <a href="tel:718-480-2222">718-480-2222</a> (east) /<a href="tel:347-571-2792">347-571-2792</a> (north) </li> <li>Staten Island: <a href="tel:718-313-1800">718-313-1800</a> </li> <li>Foster care/shelter/justice-involved: <a href="tel:646-364-0726">646-364-0726</a> </li> </ul> <p> Service providers can refer patients/clients to NFP by using the <a href="https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/NFP-Client-Referral-Form.EN_.pdf" target="_blank">referral form</a> and mailing or faxing it to the locations listed on the form. </p>

<p> If you are a service provider, you can refer your patients/clients to NFP by filling in the referral form and mailing or faxing it to the locations listed on the form. </p>

Download the form

https://access.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/NFP-Client-Referral-Form.EN_.pdf

<p> Woman and girls can find out if they are eligible by calling NYC NFP at <a href="tel:646-364-0714">646-364-0714</a>. </p>

<ul> <li>Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nurse-family-partnership.page" target="_blank">NYC NFP website</a> to find out more. </li> <li>Call NYC NFP at <a href="tel:646-364-0714">646-364-0714</a> for more information. </li> </ul>

<p> <strong>Visit the website</strong> </p> <p> Visit the <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/nurse-family-partnership.page" target="_blank">NYC NFP website</a> to find out more. </p>

<p> <strong>Call NYC NFP</strong> </p> <p> Call NYC NFP at <a href="tel:646-364-0714">646-364-0714</a> for more information. </p>

<p> <strong>Call 311</strong><br> </p> <p> Ask for assistance with NYC Nurse-Family Partnership. </p>

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