HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Human Resources Administration (HRA), also known as the Department of Social Services (DSS), is the largest social services agency in the United States. It assists over three million low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers annually.

Operating with a budget of $9.7 billion and employing more than 14,000 staff members, HRA administers over 12 major public assistance programs. These programs aim to combat poverty and income inequality in the city.

Key Programs and Services Offered by HRA

• Cash Assistance: Temporary financial support through programs like Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and the New York State Safety Net program. Eligibility depends on income and family size, requiring participation in employment or training programs.
• Food Assistance (SNAP): The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food benefits to low-income individuals and families to ensure access to nutritious meals.
• Employment Services: Connecting clients with employment and training opportunities in both public and private sectors. Programs include subsidized work, on-the-job training, and job search assistance such as workshops on resume writing and interview skills.
• Public Health Insurance: Assistance obtaining Medicaid and other public health insurance options to ensure access to healthcare services.
• Long-Term Care Services: A program offering in-home, community-based, or institutional assistance for the elderly and individuals with disabilities requiring medical care and help with daily tasks.
• HIV/AIDS Services: The HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) supports New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS by providing medical care, housing assistance, counseling, and other benefits.
• Homebase: Assistance for individuals at risk of homelessness with emergency grants, public benefits information, and services to maintain housing stability.
• Disability Services: Accommodations and support for individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to services.

Contact Information

• Phone: For program information, call the DSS OneNumber at 718-557-1399.
• In-Person: Visit one of HRA's locations across New York City.
• Email: Contact the Commissioner or DSS Press Office for inquiries.

Office Locations

HRA operates multiple offices throughout New York City and nearby areas.

• Manhattan, NY, USA: Located at 150 Greenwich Street, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10007.
• Union City, NJ, USA: Specific address details are not publicly available.
• Brooklyn, NY, USA: Specific address details are not publicly available.

HRA remains committed to providing essential services to New Yorkers in need, striving to enhance the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families across the city.