How does Family Type Homes for Adults work?

Who are FTHAs for? Adults who can’t live independently on their own and need support with daily tasks. What does an FTHA provide? Furnished room Three meals a day, plus an evening snack Help managing medications Help with personal finances Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming) Supervision and social support Housekeeping and laundry How does an FTHA work? Located throughout NYC 1-2 family homes with no more than four residents Private homes or apartments run by licensed providers Residents can attend programs, day centers, and community activities How much do FTHAs cost? Costs vary Private pay residents can negotiate rates directly with the provider Residents using SSI or Public Assistance pay rates set by Social Security Administration

Am I eligible for Family Type Homes for Adults?

You must meet these basic requirements: Be at least 18 years old Need help with daily living tasks (you can’t live independently without support) Have a developmental disability, physical disability, cognitive impairment, or mental illness If you have certain diagnoses, you also need to: Attend a day treatment program (if you’ve been diagnosed with a developmental disability or mental illness) Be at least five years clean or sober (if you have a history of substance abuse) You won’t qualify for FTHAs if you: Are wheelchair-bound or bed-ridden Have a history of substance abuse (unless you’re five years clean or sober) Have difficulties following medication and treatment plans Have a history of arson Have a history of verbal or abusive behavior Have been incarcerated

Family Type Homes for Adults (FTHA)

How it works

Family-Type Homes for Adults (FTHA) are state-licensed residential homes for adults who need support with daily living but don’t need medical or nursing care. Think of it as a home-like setting with the extra help you need.

Who are FTHAs for?

Adults who can’t live independently on their own and need support with daily tasks.

What does an FTHA provide?

Furnished room
Three meals a day, plus an evening snack
Help managing medications
Help with personal finances
Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)
Supervision and social support
Housekeeping and laundry

How does an FTHA work?

Located throughout NYC
1-2 family homes with no more than four residents
Private homes or apartments run by licensed providers
Residents can attend programs, day centers, and community activities

How much do FTHAs cost?

Costs vary
Private pay residents can negotiate rates directly with the provider
Residents using SSI or Public Assistance pay rates set by Social Security Administration

Eligibility requirements

You must meet these basic requirements:

Be at least 18 years old
Need help with daily living tasks (you can’t live independently without support)
Have a developmental disability, physical disability, cognitive impairment, or mental illness

If you have certain diagnoses, you also need to:

Attend a day treatment program (if you’ve been diagnosed with a developmental disability or mental illness)
Be at least five years clean or sober (if you have a history of substance abuse)

You won’t qualify for FTHAs if you:

Are wheelchair-bound or bed-ridden
Have a history of substance abuse (unless you’re five years clean or sober)
Have difficulties following medication and treatment plans
Have a history of arson
Have a history of verbal or abusive behavior
Have been incarcerated

How to apply

Referrals to the FTHA program typically come from hospitals, doctors, public and private agencies, friends, neighbors and community social work networks.

Call 929-252-6420 or 929-252-6152 to refer yourself or someone for FTHA.

Get help

Learn more online

Visit the FTHA FAQ page from the NY State Office of Children and Family Services.

Email HRA

Reach out to [email protected] with questions and for general program information

Call 311

Ask about the Family-Type Home for Adults program.

Learn more about FTHA placements

Call Placement Intake Coordinators at 929-252-6420 or 929-252-6152 for information on FTHA placements.

Call 929-252-5814 for information on the program.

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Last Updated May 12, 2026

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