NYC Department of Homeless Services

NYC Department of Homeless Services DHS works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness, and assist New Yorkers to transition from shelter into permanent housing.

As an agency comprised of 2,000 employees, with an annual operating budget of approximately $1 billion, DHS is one of the largest organizations of its kind committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City. As it engages in this mission, DHS employs a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as qui

ckly as possible. Collaborating with other public agencies and nonprofit partners, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness, and assist New Yorkers in transitioning from shelter into permanent housing. Furthermore, DHS remains committed to meeting its legal mandate to provide temporary emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness in a safe and respectful environment. DHS requires shelter clients to gain employment, connect to work supports and other public benefits, save their income, and search for housing, to better prepare for independent living. Critical Objectives

Employment-focused programs and prevention services are the cornerstones of our work at DHS. Through this approach, we focus on the following critical objectives:

To increase the number of households prevented from becoming homeless
To reduce the number of individuals living on city streets
To ensure the availability of temporary, emergency shelter for individuals and families with no other housing options available to them
To increase client engagement and responsibility in moving to permanent housing
To maintain shelter safety and sanitation
To reduce clients' length of stay in shelter
To ensure that those who exit shelter remain stably housed in the community

06/02/2026

CityFHEPS helps New Yorkers find permanent housing and avoid eviction. See how it works with the CityFHEPS Road Map: http://nyc.gov/CityFHEPSRoadMap

06/02/2026
06/02/2026

HEAP Cooling Assistance can provide an air conditioner or fan to eligible New Yorkers, but the application deadline is this Friday, 6/5. Please be sure your application is in by close of business Friday. You can apply online at nyc.gov/accesshra.

06/01/2026

According to the mayor’s office, young, single men are at the highest risk of not complying with the new work requirements.

Read more about the city's effort at the link in the comments

06/01/2026

SNAP rules have changed. Some recipients may now need to show proof of work, volunteer service, or job training to keep receiving benefits.

Who is affected? LEARN MORE: https://7ny.tv/9o1hlt

As it stands, the relocation of the 30th Street Shelter is paused due to a recent court order. The 30th Street Intake Ce...
06/01/2026

As it stands, the relocation of the 30th Street Shelter is paused due to a recent court order. The 30th Street Intake Center continues to serve Single Men and Adult Families until further notice. Operations remain consistent at this location.

05/30/2026

NYC job hunting? Don’t miss the HRA Business Link Career Fairs! Multiple industries, open positions, and direct employer access. Catch highlights from the recent Staten Island fair and get your resume ready for the next one!

Earlier today, NYC DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton visited the Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling Preschool...
05/29/2026

Earlier today, NYC DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton visited the Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling Preschool in Harlem, which serves hundreds of children and families in their center and through their home-based programs. As part of the celebration of Child Care Education Appreciation Month, this visit was an opportunity to thank staff for their hard work and dedication in service of New Yorkers.

Today, DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton joined Dr. Helen Arteaga Landaverde, Julie Su, and Executive Director Doug Lipari of...
05/29/2026

Today, DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton joined Dr. Helen Arteaga Landaverde, Julie Su, and Executive Director Doug Lipari of NYC Talent to announce the placement of over 1,300 low-income New Yorkers in union and prevailing wage construction and industrial jobs through Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers (PINCC) since 2024.

New Yorkers can connect with PINCC and other organizations and employers through NYC HRA Business Link Career Fairs.

New SNAP work requirements are coming Monday for some clients. If you’ve received a notice, it’s not too late to save yo...
05/28/2026

New SNAP work requirements are coming Monday for some clients. If you’ve received a notice, it’s not too late to save your benefits and keep getting SNAP. HRA can help you meet requirements. Learn more at nyc.gov/abawd. Read more about how we are reaching out to help affected SNAP clients in Gothamist https://on.nyc.gov/4v6PkS0

The new federal work requirements could kick about 43,500 SNAP recipients off their benefits in June.

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(212) 361-8000

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