Benefits, food, family support, and more
Find official benefits, child care, housing support, health services, food assistance, legal help, and more across New York City.
Browse ways to get help ↘Browse neighborhood locations plus citywide benefits, hotlines, and online programs.
Neighborhood areas follow NYC Health’s ZIP-based UHF groupings. Hours can change; call the provider or check the official source before traveling.
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40 NYC Health neighborhood areas currently have listed services. ZIP-based areas are useful for browsing, but do not represent exact neighborhood boundaries.
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Free, full-day and high-quality education for New York City three-year-olds.
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CUNY students can get financial, academic, and personal support to help them complete their associate degree.
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Paratransit service for travel within NYC and nearby parts of Nassau and Westchester counties.
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Refer someone to APS if you suspect they are in danger of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
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Get discounted home internet through the Affordable Broadband Act if you receive SNAP, Medicaid, or other benefits.
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School-based community centers serving youth ages 5-21 young people
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Students can get hands-on career training while finishing high school or their high school equivalency (HSE).
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Cash assistance can help you pay rent, utilities, and other emergency expenses.
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Get help avoiding foreclosure, dealing with late mortgage payments, preventing scams, and more.
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Get money back if you paid for childcare or care for disabled dependents while working or looking for work.
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Child care vouchers cover most or all child care costs at licensed centers, registered home-based providers, or with family and friends.
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Your child is potentially eligible for Child Health Plus regardless of income or their immigration status.
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Claim the federal Child Tax Credit and the Empire State Child Tax Credit to get up to $3,200 per child under age four and up to $2,700 per child ages 4 to 16.
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Help for children with medical conditions that require special medical services.
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Food packages for low-income adults ages 60 and older.
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Free food from food pantries and community kitchens.
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COMPASS NYC has hundreds of programs for young people in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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This benefit helps you buy and install an air conditioner or fan for your home to stay cool during hot weather.
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Year-round programs for youth and adults hosted at public housing community centers.
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Up to $9,000 for each funeral related to COVID-19.
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Education, employment, and parenting help for fathers ages 18 - 30.
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CUNY students can get help meeting CUNY's proficiency standards and preparing for college-level courses.
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A rent freeze program to help eligible New Yorkers stay in their home
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