Apply for temporary shelter for families with children
NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS)Information Status
Families with children seeking shelter must first apply at the Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center. Families with children are considered to be families with children under 21 years of age, pregnant women, or families with a pregnant woman.
Short-term sheltersHousing entry pointsTransitional housing
What to do next
Ways to connect
Call 311 for more information.
Details
Schedule
| Mon - Sun | 12 am - 11:59 pm |
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Documentation Needed to Enroll
Proper identification for all members of household, such as: any form of ID with photo and proof of age, birth certificate, social security card, Medicaid card, identity card in the Public Assistance system, or most recent paystub (if working).
ADA Accessible
Yes
Free
Yes
Available Languages
All languages by interpreter
Boroughs Served
Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Experiencing homelessness, 1) Must have children under 21, be a pregnant women, or have a family member who is pregnant; 2) All family members must be present; 4) Must have no other housing options; 5) Must provide housing history during interview.
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements
Locations
Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH)
Bronx, NY 10451
PATH is open 24 hours per day, including weekends and holidays. PATH processes applications during business hours (9:00am-5:00pm). Families who apply after 5:00pm may be assigned a temporary shelter placement for the night and transported back to PATH the next morning to complete their application.
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What to do next
Ways to connect
Call 311 for more information.