Single Parent Resources in New York

Verified resources for custody, child support, housing, financial aid, and emotional support in New York — plus national tools every single parent should know.

🏛️ Custody & Legal Help

New York-Based Resources

• NY Courts – Custody and Visitation – Legal guidance, court forms, and instructions on custody matters.
• LawHelpNY – Free legal information and referrals for family law, custody, and support.
• NYC Family Court – Services and resources for custody, child support, and family court issues in NYC.

Nationwide Help

• Legal Services Corporation
• WomensLaw.org
• ABA Family Law Section
• Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)
• Safe Horizon
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• LoveisRespect
• Break the Cycle
• RAINN
• Women’s Law Project
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• Zero Abuse Project
• National Women’s Law Center
• Neighborhood Legal Services
• Futures Without Violence
• National Child Abuse Hotline

💸 Child Support

New York-Based Resources

• New York Child Support Services – Apply, check payment status, and manage your case.
• NY OTDA – Child Support Program – Info on enforcement, paternity, and family support services.

Nationwide Help

• No national child support resources available at this time.

🏠 Housing & Shelter

New York-Based Resources

• NY State Homes and Community Renewal – Affordable housing, rent help, and grants for families.
• NYC Department of Homeless Services – Emergency shelter and housing stability in New York City.
• 211 New York – Search housing, rental assistance, and shelter options by region.

Nationwide Help

• Family Promise
• HUD.gov
• NLIHC
• US HHS Shelter Directory
• Public Housing (HUD)
• CoAbode
• National Shared Housing Resource Center
• Project Night Night
• ERAP
• Homeless Prenatal Program

🧾 Financial Assistance

New York-Based Resources

• NY Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) – Apply for SNAP, TANF, housing aid, and more.
• ACCESS NYC – One-stop application for dozens of programs including food, cash, rent, and health benefits.

Nationwide Help

• Benefits.gov
• Feeding America
• SNAP
• Medicaid.gov
• Modest Needs
• SSI
• TANF
• EITC
• LIHEAP
• MyFreeTaxes

🧠 Mental Health & Emotional Support

New York-Based Resources

• New York Crisis Line: Dial 988
• NY Office of Mental Health – Statewide support, crisis services, and provider directory.
• NAMI New York State – Education, peer support, and family programs.

Nationwide Help

• Mental Health America
• National Parent Helpline
• NAMI
• Postpartum Support International
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• SAMHSA Treatment Locator
• National Runaway Safeline
• NCTSN

You’re Not Alone in New York

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