Family Resources
Food Assistance The City of New York is providing assistance to New Yorkers in need of food assistance.
You can visit NYC311 here to learn more about food services that are available.
World Central KItchen WCK distributing meals in The Bronx, Queens, Harlem, Brooklyn & New Jersey
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Invisible Hands Invisible Hands is a group of engaged volunteers from communities at the least risk for severe COVID-19 reactions working to bring groceries and supplies to those in high-risk demographics. We’re focused most prominently on the elderly, disabled, and immunocompromised, but are available to help anyone in need.
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Family Justice Centers New York City Family Justice Centers are temporarily closed during the COVID-19 crisis. FJC staff remain available by phone to provide immediate crisis support and advocacy. On Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., they are answering FJC phone lines and connecting clients to Community Based Organizations and partner agencies to provide vital services including legal consultations, counseling sessions, safety planning, case management sessions, and more. Between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday, survivors can reach each FJC directly, by phone:
Brooklyn: 718-250-5113
The Bronx: 718-508-1220
Manhattan: 212-602-2800
Queens: 718-575-4545
Staten Island: 718-697-4300
During evenings and weekends, victims and survivors can access help and resources by: Calling NYC’s 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline (800-621-4673); or Visiting the NYC HOPE Resource Directory online at www.nyc.gov/NYCHOPE
LIFT - Justice for All. One family at a time Helping New Yorkers find justice in Family Court since 1996. LEARN MORE HERE
The New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services (HRA/DSS) provides temporary help to individuals and families with social service and economic needs to help them reach independence.
You can find out if you are eligible for Public Assistance, also known as Cash Assistance. You can apply for cash benefits and participate in programs that prepare you for self-sufficiency. Most benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card.
Eligible families may receive up to 60 months of federally funded Cash Assistance under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program (TANF). Single individuals without children and families who have already received Cash Assistance for 60 months may receive benefits under the New York State Safety Net Assistance Program.
Caregivers who are not foster parents but are financially responsible for children in their care may also be eligible for Cash Assistance.
Temporary benefits include:
- A cash grant that includes a shelter/rent portion
- Utility assistance grants
- Additional money to assist with other expenses
You can learn more about eligibility and the application process from the Human Resources Administration (HRA). You can also find out your case status.
Learn more about Public Assistance (Cash Assistance)
With ACCESS HRA, you can apply for some HRA benefits, submit documents for your application, manage your case, and much more! Use these resources to help get started: Learn more
To obtain public assistance call HRA/DSS at (718) 557-1399
