New Yorkers can access free air conditioners in two ways:HEAP Cooling ProgramEssential Plan Cooling ProgramIn addition, New York City runs cooling centers where individuals can visit certain locations that are air conditioned and provide a respite from the heat!HEAP Cooling ProgramThe HEAP Cooling program is available for low-income households to help with the purchase and installation [...]

Summer EBT is a federally funded program that provides a one-time benefit of $120 to purchase food for each eligible child in a household. A household will receive a Common Benefits Identification (CBIC) card for each eligible child with the benefit encoded. Households will have 122 days from the date of issuance to spend the $120 benefit.NYS Office [...]

As of May 5, 2025, The NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is no longer issuing child care vouchers to newly applying families who are not in receipt of Cash Assistance. This change is due to reduced funding from New York State compared to previous levels.We hope the guidance below is helpful as you work with [...]

New Yorkers who have Non-MAGI Medicaid through the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) have had their coverage automatically recertified since 2020 because of special rules related to the public health emergency. At this time, HRA is requiring most people to respond to recertification notices or risk their Medicaid case closing.Medicaid coverage is authorized for 12 months. [...]