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What You Need to Know About Requesting Language Access Services

If you or someone you know speak a language other than English, you have the right to request an interpreter and possibly documents in your preferred language from The Department of Homeless Services.

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What You Need to Know About Storage if You Live in a Shelter

If you currently reside in a homeless shelter, you may be eligible to have the Human Resources Administration (HRA) pay the fees for your furniture and belongings held in a storage unit.

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What You Need to Know About Public Charge

“Public Charge” is a legal term used in immigration law. It is part of a screening process used by U.S. immigration officials primarily when someone is applying for lawful permanent residence (LPR/“green card” status). If...

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What You Need to Know About Medicaid Spenddowns

A Medicaid spenddown is when your monthly income is more than the income limit for Medicaid. The difference between your income and the Medicaid limit is called a “spenddown” or a “surplus.” You also might...

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What You Need to Know About Your Rights as a Protester

Information New Yorkers need to be safe and informed while protesting.

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What You Need to Know About Sealing Your Criminal Convictions

Under a recent New York State law (CPL § 160.59), some people may be able to get their criminal convictions sealed. Here’s what you should know about the new sealing law and the sealing process.

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What You Need to Know After Your Convictions Have Been Sealed

Under a recent New York State law (CPL § 160.59), some people may be able to get their criminal convictions sealed. Here’s what you should know after your conviction has been sealed.

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What You Need to Know About Background Checks to Work as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nurse Aide

The Department of Health runs a criminal background check on most home health aides and certified nurse aides in New York. Here’s what you should know about the Department of Health’s criminal background check process.

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What You Need to Know About Applying for Shelter at PATH

Families with minor children or people who are pregnant can apply for DHS (Department of Homeless Services) shelter at PATH (Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing) in the Bronx. PATH will ask you to prove that...

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What You Need to Know About Verifying Housing History with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS)

When you apply for family shelter, you will have to prove where you lived for the past two years. If you have trouble proving your housing history, DHS may say you are “ineligible,” which means...