Housing & Shelter
Unlock NYC
Citywide
Online tools and peer support for people facing housing discrimination because they use rental vouchers (CityFHEPS, Section 8, FHEPS, HASA); helps document and report discrimination and connects to agencies.
What they offer
Reunites select people leaving prison or jail with family living in qualified NYCHA apartments and provides reentry services and intensive case management.
Who can get help
Incarcerated with a release date, or released within the last 3 years; must commit to case management. Email family.reentry@nycha.nyc.gov.
How to start
Apply by phone/email
Last checked by Second Start on September 19, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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