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What You Need to Know About Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV)

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program, which helps people pay their rent, is ending. The federal government created EHV during the COVID‑19 pandemic to help people who were most at risk of losing their housing....

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What You Need to Know About Changes to Essential Plan Health Coverage

Some health insurance rules in New York are changing. These changes affect who can stay in the Essential Plan, who may need to move to a different health plan, and who may need to rely...

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What You Need to Know About Changes to SNAP Eligibility for Noncitizens

Starting April 1, New York State began taking SNAP (food stamp) benefits away from some noncitizens because of changes in federal law. If you or someone in your family gets SNAP and is not a...

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What You Need to Know About NYC DHS Shelter Intake for Single Adults and Adult Families

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (“NYC DHS”) is moving intake for single adult men, adult families and one of the sites for single adult women. Starting as soon as May 7, 2026,...

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What You Need to Know About Being LGBTQ+ in Foster Care

If you are a LGBTQ+ young person in foster care, you may want to know about the rights and protections you have. Here are some answers to some common questions.

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What You Need to Know About Common Scams

Information for individuals who have been scammed, and concrete actions you can take to lessen the harm.

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What You Need to Know About Paying Immigration Fees

Many non-citizens must pay fees to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when submitting applications and while your immigration case is pending. These fees vary by form type. USCIS’ website lists all its immigration application...

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What You Need to Know About the New SNAP Work Rules

Starting March 1, 2026, new rules will apply to some people who get SNAP benefits (food stamps). These rules are for people called Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD). If you are an ABAWD, you will...

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What You Need to Know About Applying to NYCHA with a Criminal Background

This resource explains how having a criminal record affects your ability to apply for and live in NYCHA housing. It outlines NYCHA’s eligibility rules, the ineligibility period, and how to submit evidence to the Justice...

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What You Need to Know About Rights for Remaining Family Members in NYCHA

If you live in NYCHA and the Head of Household moves out or passes away, you may be eligible to remain in the apartment and obtain a lease as the new Head of Household by...