How long can you stay in a NYC shelter?
There are no limits on how long you can stay in shelter, as long as you are following the shelters rules. If you are given a move out date and do not have permanent housing identified, come into the Crisis Intervention Program to speak with an advocate.
How do I find a homeless shelter in NYC?
If you are a homeless family, a single pregnant woman, or a single adult, you can apply to enter the shelter system at an intake center. You can also get assistance if you are about to become homeless. If you would like to speak to a counselor, 311 can give you the address of your local HomeBase office.
Are there homeless shelters in NYC?
New York City has five municipal shelter systems run by four different agencies, and most of them have no obligation to publish a daily census.
What is shelter allowance?
Shelter Allowance: A component of basic needs, this allowable expense is to assist with the cost of shelter (rent/mortgage and utilities) of an Income Assistance client ordinarily resident on-reserve under the conditions that have been outlined in this directive.
Can Social workers help with housing?
If you are ill, disabled or elderly and you are homeless, social services should consider you to be in need or care and support and may have to provide you with accommodation. If the housing department can’t help and you are still homeless, social services may have to help you find accommodation.
Who oversees shelters in NYC?
New York City Department of Homeless Services
| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Employees | 1,949 (2015) |
| Annual budget | $2.861 Billion (FY 2021) |
| Department executive | Joslyn Carter, Administrator |
| Parent department | New York City Human Resources Administration |
Who runs NYC shelters?
DHS operates the most comprehensive shelter services system for single adults in the country, with programs to assist individuals in overcoming homelessness and securing permanent housing.