Parent Updates

Assistance for late rent and utilities

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) | OTDA, NYC DSS and HRA, U.S. Treasury

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) gives assistance to renters with late rent and utility bills. It can also pay for some future rent. Assistance may cover:

• Up to 12 months of late rent
• Up to 3 months of future rent if your household will spend 30 percent or more of gross monthly income to pay for rent
• Up to 12 months of late electric or gas utility bills

ERAP also protects you from certain types of eviction and rent increases.

Renters should apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served, basis. While your ERAP application is pending, you will likely be protected from certain types of eviction.

Up to $50 off monthly broadband internet service

Emergency Broadband Benefit | Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a new temporary benefit. It gives your household a discount on internet service from participating internet companies. You can also get up to a $100 discount to buy a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

Apply online to start receiving the discount as soon as possible.

Payment up to $15,600 for workers not eligible for unemployment insurance

Excluded Workers Fund | NYS Department of Labor

The Excluded Workers Fund is a benefit that is coming soon. It’s for workers who are not eligible for unemployment insurance or stimulus payments because of their immigration status or other factors.

Applications will open in August. You'll have two weeks to prepare your documents.

Advance payments of the Child Tax Credit start this month

Child Tax Credit | IRS, NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) helps families afford the everyday expenses of raising a child.

The IRS has started sending monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit in advance. Eligible families can get:

• Up to $300 a month per child until the end of 2021, and
• Up to $1800 per child when you file taxes in 2022.

Jobs with the City Cleanup Corps

City Cleanup Corps (NYC CCC)

The City Cleanup Corps (NYC CCC) is hiring New Yorkers to help clean up, maintain, and beautify neighborhoods all around NYC.

Vouchers to cover childcare costs

Administration for Children Services (ACS)

Child care vouchers help eligible low-income families with child care costs. They help cover the cost of child care for children 6 weeks to 13 years old. Children with disabilities up to 18 years old are also covered.

Up to $800 to buy and install an air conditioner or fan

Cooling Assistance Benefit | Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Eligible households can get money to cover the cost of an air conditioner or fan.

Applications are being accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Flood insurance

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) protects your home and belongings in the event of a flood.

Traditional homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. A federal flood insurance policy is the only way to make sure your home is covered.

Cash help for when you are in need

Human Resources Administration

You can get cash assistance if you are in need. Funds will come on a debit card that can be used at stores that accept EBT cards. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or have satisfactory immigration status.

Money to buy food

SNAP | Human Resources Administration

You may be eligible for money to buy groceries. SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, come on a debit card that you can use at many grocery stores.