NYC Department of Social Services

DSS is proud to contribute to Mayor Adams' stellar progress on affordable housing! We've broken records for the third year in a row, connecting a historic number of low-income New Yorkers to deeply affordable homes. A majority of these families used CityFHEPS vouchers to secure or keep their housing. Read the full report: https://on.nyc.gov/44ZVlWK

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Division of Shelter Intake is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the agency’s Single Adult, Adult Families and Families with Children’s Intake and Assessment sites. As Program Administrator for the Single Adults Intake and Assessment, Lourdes Garcia-Rodriguez plays a critical role in ensuring that the City’s most vulnerable population of adults can access shelter that meets the needs of each client, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On average, 30th Street Intake and Diversion conduct between 60-85 intakes daily. Read more in her Staff Spotlight.

NYC is celebrating our collective progress on accessibility, and the work still ahead. To learn more about resources, visit NYC MOPD'S website nyc.gov/mopd and NYC Agency’s 5 Year Accessibility Plans nyc.gov/accessibilityplans #ADA35 #ADAxNYC

DSS Job Seekers! Join NYC Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers (PINCC) Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm located at 123 William Street, 6th Fl, New York, N.Y 10038. No appointment needed! Meet with the PINCC Project Staff to learn about in high demand Construction, Industrial and Transportation jobs and training opportunities. Our services enhance the support provided by training providers and employers by offering comprehensive assistance to individuals aiming for success in their Careers.

"A home is a critical tool in the journey to stability." - NYC DSS Commissioner Molly Park. That's the powerful premise behind 'Housing First,' a proven approach to homelessness that prioritizes immediate housing + support, ultimately saving both money and lives. Read more https://on.nyc.gov/4nWc0BT.

NYT: The American Museum of Natural History and the City of New York are launching a special membership for NYC SNAP beneficiaries. Read more https://on.nyc.gov/3ICsRth.

If you are aged 18-26 and receive SNAP or CA benefits, you may be eligible for a FREE Tech Training Program with NPower. Applicants should apply at npower.org/apply-TF or contact admissionsbrooklyn@npower.org for more information.

Join the DSS Office of Disability Affairs at the 2025 Disability Unite Festival on Sunday, July 13 at the Central Park Bandshell and online at disabilityunite.org! Featuring performances, discussions, community organizations and more. #DisabilityUniteFestival

SNAP not only helps New Yorkers put food on the table, but it also has a positive economic impact in New York State, with studies estimating that $1 in SNAP benefits generates $1.54 in economic activity. #FarmBill #ProtectOurBenefits

To do the essential work of serving New Yorkers in need, our agency requires a diverse and very large amount of supplies and services. Everything from furniture for homeless shelters, to delivery boxes, to official court summonses for child support needs to be purchased in a way that is legal and fair, and to provide a good value for the public funds being spent. Senior Bid Officer Joel Feuer and his colleagues in the DSS Office of Contracts make sure all of these requirements are met, getting the rest of us the literal things we need to do our jobs. Read more in his Staff Spotlight.