Shelters for family with children
• PATH 151 E 151st (Bronx) • (917) 521-3900 • Open 24hrs • to 149th St/Grand
Concourse • Must be a family with children under 21 years old or a pregnant family
Shelters for adult families
Adult Family Intake Center (AFIC) 400-430 E 30th St (212) 481-4704 • Open 24 hours
• to 28th St • Application office for adult families without minor children
1. Homes for the Homeless (HFH)
- Address: 50 Broadway, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10004
- Phone: (212) 529-5252
- Services: Operates family residences that provide transitional housing, daycare, after-school programs, and job training.
- Website: hfhnyc.org
2. Henry Street Settlement
- Address: 265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
- Phone: (212) 475-6400
- Services: Offers transitional and supportive housing, job placement services, and educational programs for homeless families.
- Nearest Subway Station: Delancey Street/Essex Street (F, M, J, Z lines)
- Website: henrystreet.org
3. Women In Need (WIN)
- Address: 115 West 31st Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001
- Phone: (212) 695-4758
- Services: Operates shelters and supportive housing for homeless women and their children, along with childcare and job training services.
- Nearest Subway Station: 34th Street-Herald Square (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W lines)
- Website: winnyc.org
Childcare Support for Homeless Families
Child Care Subsidy Program (ACS)
- Provider: Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
- Service: Offers free or low-cost childcare for eligible homeless families.
- Contact: 311 or visit nyc.gov/acs
- Eligibility: Families living in shelters or temporary housing are eligible for expedited services.
EarlyLearn NYC
- Service: Provides high-quality early childhood education and care for children from birth to age five, including those from homeless families.
- Contact: 311 or visit nyc.gov/earlylearn
Financial Assistance for Homeless Families
Human Resources Administration (HRA)
- Service: Offers cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and emergency grants for housing-related expenses.
- Contact: 311 or visit nyc.gov/hra
Programs:
- Family Eviction Prevention Supplement (FEPS)
- One-Shot Deal emergency assistance for families facing homelessness.
Homebase Program
- Service: Provides homelessness prevention services, including financial assistance for rent
Counseling Services for Homeless Individuals and Families
NYC Well
- Service: Offers free, confidential mental health counseling and support for individuals and families, including those experiencing homelessness.
- Contact: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-
888-692-9355) or text “WELL” to 65173. - Website: nycwell.
cityofnewyork.us
The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS)
- Service: Provides mental health and social services for homeless individuals, including counseling and case management.
- Address: 198 E 121st St, New York, NY 10035
- Phone: (212) 801-3300
- Website: cucs.org
Safe Horizon Counseling Center
- Service: Offers trauma-informed counseling for survivors of violence and abuse, including those in shelters.
- Phone: (347) 328-8110
- Website: safehorizon.org