Paid time off to care for family
NYS Paid Family Leave (PFL)
Up to 12 weeks of paid time off to care for a new child, sick family member, and other situations.
Programs
Help with rent for families with children
Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS)
Pays part of or all of the rent to eligible families at risk of or being evicted, or living in an HRA shelter.
Learn more : Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement
Flood insurance
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Flood insurance covers damage to your home and belongings.
Free early childhood education for children of student-parents
Living for the Young Family Through Education (LYFE)
Student-parents can get free early childhood education for their children ages 6 weeks to 4 years.
Free financial counseling and coaching
NYC Financial Empowerment Centers
Get help to manage your money and improve your financial health.