Find out if you’re eligible for SNAP benefits and explore food assistance options in NYC at the official NYC SNAP portal. For in-person help, use the NYC SNAP Center Directory to locate a nearby office.

Hotlines

Abuse: 1-800-342-3720

Suicide: 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255

Teen & Parent: 1-800-448-3000

To find out what other services are available to you, please visit ACCESS NYC, a directory of city, state and federal human services benefit programs.

ACCESS NYC

Resources For Parents

What is the FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an application for federal monies to be used to pay for college related costs and consists of grants, loans and work-study. Parents can submit their income and tax information in order to qualify their children for federal aid. The site can be found at www.studentaid.gov. To complete the FAFSA you will need your social security number, driver's license, income tax returns, bank statements, and investment records. Once you have completed the FAFSA it will be submitted to your schools of choice. Early submission is encouraged since funds are awarded on a first come first served basis.

Complete Your FAFSA

Parent Meetings & Workshops

We will begin programming for parents soon! We hope to have workshops once a month that will address a variety of topics, such as linking you with community resources and assisting you with the college search and financial aid process for your students who plan to attend college, among many others. We will also be asking you to complete a brief survey so that we can solicit ideas from you as to what types of workshops you would like to see us facilitate. Check back soon for more information!