Healthy Families matches families with programs and services that can help them. Their staff looks at your family’s strengths, needs, and resources and helps you create a plan to meet your goals.
Areas of help include:
- Housing
- Child care
- Education
- Employment
- Nutrition
- Health care
- Domestic violence
- Substance abuse
- HIV/AIDS counseling
Who is eligible
To take part in the Healthy Families program, you should:
- Be 16 years or older
- Live in NYC
- Meet federal low-income guidelines
- Live in or attend school within the half-mile boundary of each Neighborhood Development Area
How to get help
- Call NYC Community Connect at 800-246-4646 or 646-343-6800 to find out how to get services.
- Visit the Healthy Families website for more information.
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