At Samaritan Daytop Village, we know that families are profoundly affected as a result of homelessness and substance use disorder. Our family-focused programs aim to reunite families, strengthen relationships, and support members in their recovery. From housing solutions to educational resources, we offer an array of services to helpfamilies heal and grow together.
We offer a wide array of programs, each specifically addressing the challenges families face when dealing with addiction or housing instability. Our goal is to help families overcome obstacles, rebuild strong foundations, and move forward.
Our Young Mothers Program is a comprehensive residential treatment program designed for women who are working on recovery from substance use disorder, while enhancing their parenting skills. Located in upper Manhattan, this program allows mothers to live with their young children (birth to 4 years old) in a supportive, structured environment. The program features addiction treatment, access to education, job training, and on-site childcare services. In-house medical care is also available, focusing on prenatal, maternal, and pediatric health.
For more information about the Young Mothers Program, or to enter treatment, you can visit our FAQs or contact our Admissions Department at (718) 657-6195 or (855) 322-4357.
We operate several residences for homeless families in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Families receive temporary housing while working toward locating permanent homes. Samaritan Daytop Village helps over hundreds of families each year find permanent, affordable housing solutions. These programs provide a safe and supportive environment for New Yorkers during a critical transition period.
For more details about our family residences, please refer to our FAQs.
The Permanent Supportive Housing program offers rental assistance and supportive services for homeless families or those at risk of homelessness. Families pay approximately 30% of their monthly adjusted income toward rent and receive subsidy or voucher rental assistance., Samaritan Daytop Village offers case management services to help families access community resources and work towards long-term financial stability. We operate permanent supportive housing units in the Bronx and Harlem with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. All tenants are referred by the NYC Department of Homeless Services.
Substance use disorder has a profound effect on families, and there is a direct link between addiction and child abuse or neglect. Through the Westchester Assessment and Referral Program, we collaborate with the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) to assess at-risk families. Our substance use specialists work with DSS case workers to provide referrals for treatment, when necessary, addressing the critical connection between addiction and family well-being.
The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) tailors services to various populations of unhoused New Yorkers. Before any client can enter a shelter, they must first apply at a DHS intake center designated for his or her family composition. Families with children, adult families, and single adults should apply at the locations listed below:
Families with Children
Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH)
151 E. 151st Street
Bronx, NY 10451
Adult Families
Adult Family Intake Center (AFIC)
400-430 E. 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
Single Adult Men
30th Street Intake Center
400-430 E. 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
Single Adult Women
HELP Women’s Shelter
116 Williams Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
OR
Franklin Shelter
1122 Franklin Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456
Families with children seeking shelter must apply at the Prevention Assistance & Temporary Housing (PATH) Family Intake Center in the Bronx. There, they will first be interviewed by a Human Resources Administration (HRA) caseworker who will ask questions about their living situation and explain the services that may help them avoid shelter altogether, including family mediation, anti-eviction legal services, out-of-city relocation assistance, Family Eviction Prevention Supplement (FEPS), or a one-shot deal through HRA.
If it is determined that these services do not apply to a family’s specific circumstances, they will be interviewed by a family worker to determine their eligibility. Families may be assigned a conditional placement while DHS investigates alternative housing options besides shelter. Conditional placements may last for up to 10 days, while field specialists visit the homes of family, friends, and people with whom the family resided to verify information provided during the interview. Out of this investigation, families are determined eligible or ineligible for shelter, based on whether they have fully completed the application and have no other place to go.
Every household has a right to a legal conference at PATH if they are found ineligible and disagree with the decision. In addition, they have 60 days after being found ineligible to request a Fair Hearing from New York State. DHS’ findings of eligibility have been upheld 98 percent at these hearings.
Again, the eligibility process is designed to ensure that resources are being preserved for those truly in need, and that families with housing alternatives can remain stably housed in the community. While shelter is a valuable resource to those in need, it should never be considered a home.
The Advantage rental assistance program was a short-term City-issued rental subsidy that helped clients transition from temporary emergency shelter into permanent housing. In April 2011, the City stopped signing new leases through the program after the State withdrew funding for Advantage. With no other rental subsidies in the pipeline, the best path back to self-sufficiency remains employment and work supports.
In addition, the federal government stopped issuing new Section 8 vouchers several years ago. While current Section 8 holders have not been affected, no new vouchers are available.
If you are a household affected by the elimination of Advantage, please consider attending a Homebase information session that can provide you with assistance and advice.
Yes. Through Project Reconnect, DHS provides one-way travel assistance by train, bus, or airline to clients who are experiencing homelessness in New York, and who have housing options or employment opportunities available to them in other cities (domestic or international). The program is voluntary and often can help families or individuals return to their hometowns, where they have pre-established networks of support.
Reach out to our team for more information or go to FAQ page.