New York

I want to know about my rights (3)+

• Your right to an interpreter at DHS

  You are entitled to free language assistance. Learn more! Content Detail

  By:

  Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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  Spanish / Español

  Italian / Italiano

  Korean / 한국어

  Russian / Pусский

  Chinese / 中文

• General Information on Rights for the Homeless

  Know Your Rights Information that covers: Single Adult Shelter System, Eligibility for Families with or without children, extreme temperatures, three quarter houses, public assistance, shelter conditions and disability accommodation. Content Detail

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  Coalition for the Homeless

• Housing programs you may qualify for

  Are you in need of housing? Content Detail

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  Coalition for the Homeless

I want to know about education rights (5)+

• Appeals to the Commissioner Involving Homeless Children and Youth

  This site contains information about the regulations that govern appeals to the State Education Commissioner when there is a disagreement about enrollment, school selection or transportation for a homeless student. Content Detail

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  New York State Education Department

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  Spanish / Español

• McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 USC 11431

  Go to the federal Education Department's website to read the text of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which provides protections to homeless students. Content Detail

• NYS-TEACHS Publications

  NYS-TEACHS Publications page lists a number of useful resources related to the rights of homeless students in New York. Content Detail

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  NYS-TEACHS

• Quick Tips for Parents and Guardians

  An overview of rights and tips for McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act. Content Detail

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  NYS-TEACHS

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  Spanish / Español

• Rights of Homeless Students

  Homeless students (PreK-12) are guaranteed access to a free appropriate public education under the McKinney-Vento Act. This article is a brief description of that Act and answers frequently asked questions regarding homeless students, for example, "Who decides where homeless students will attend school?" and "Who is responsible for transportation of homeless students?" Read more here. Content Detail

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  Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.- LawNY® - Geneva Office

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  Spanish / Español

I need emergency assistance (3)+

• What is emergency assistance and how can I get it?

  A description of emergency financial assistance programs both for households that receive public assistance, and those that do not. Read More

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  French / Français

• Emergency Rental Assistance

  There are grants to help you avoid being evicted. Use this resource to find out if you are eligible to receive emergency rental assistance. Content Detail

  By:

  Mobilization for Justice, Inc.

• What You Should Know About Emergency Assistance and DSS/HRA

  If you have an emergency and cannot afford to solve the problem, your local Department of Social Services (DSS) may be able to help. This resource answers six common questions on how you can get help. Content Detail

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  Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.

I need assistance for me and my family (3)+

• Homeless: Family Services

  Information from the City for homeless families on where to go for help, who is eligible for assistance and what to bring. Content Detail

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  New York City Department of Homeless Services

• Homelessness Assistance

  If you or someone you know is homeless, help is available! HUD, along with many other federal agencies, funds programs to help homeless people. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Public benefits for families in homeless shelters

  If you live in a homeless shelter, this PDF can answer your questions about how much cash assistance and welfare benefits you can receive. Public benefits are different depending on which type of shelter you live in. Look through the pages to find answers for the type of shelter you live in. Content Detail

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  City Bar Justice Center

I am a veteran or currently serving (3)+

• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

  HOMELESS VETERAN in NEED of HELP? Call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838) The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) has founded a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Homelessness Resource Exchange: Veteran Assistance

  This page is a one-stop spot for veterans, information on a 24 hour hotline, those who help veterans, find housing. Content Detail

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  Department of Veterans' Affairs

• Assistance for Homeless Veterans

  Information about what help is available to homeless veterans. Content Detail

  By:

  Department of Veterans' Affairs

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  Spanish / Español

I have survived a disaster (2)+

• Natural Disaster Awareness under Mckinney-Vento - NYC

  Know your rights regarding natural disasters under the Mckinney-Vento Act. Content Detail

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  NYS-TEACHS

• Natural Disaster Awareness under Mckinney-Vento - NYS

  Know your rights on natural disasters under the Mckinney-Vento Act. Content Detail

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  NYS-TEACHS

I am a single adult (1)+

• Homeless: Single Adult Services

  If you are a single adult that is currently homeless in need of shelter, visit this page to find out where to go, what to expect, and how to get a hospital referral should you need one. Content Detail

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  New York City Department of Homeless Services

I identify as LGBTQ (1)+

• Transgender Rights and the Department of Homeless Services

  The rights of transgender and gender nonconforming people living in homeless shelters. Content Detail

  By:

  Sylvia Rivera Law Project

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  Spanish / Español

I want to know about a one-shot deal (1)+

• How to get a one-shot deal from HRA

  Three common questions answered regarding Emergency Grants or Rent Arrears Grants. Read More

  By:

  Mobilization for Justice, Inc.

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  Spanish / Español