The applicant, or co-applicant, must be 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor to be eligible for public housing. At least one person in the applicant household must be a United States citizen or have eligible immigration status for the household to be eligible for the Public Housing program.
The non-accidental use of force that results in bodily injury, pain or impairment, including but not limited to, being slapped, burned, cut, bruised or improperly physically restrained.
If you or someone you know needs help, please refer them to APS by calling the DSS OneNumber at 718-557-1399.
Adult Protective Services are available to New Yorkers age 18 or older, living in the community, who due to physical or mental impairment are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
An APS investigator will: conduct a home visit, usually unannounced; interview other individuals who may have information about the situation; and. offer protective services if the investigator determines abuse has occurred.
Who is Eligible for Access-A-Ride? Person with a disability that substantially prevents her from independently using the subway or bus. AAR eligibility does not require a physical disability. People with temporary disabilities may be eligible.