NYC Department of Social Services

Today, NYC DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton and DHS Administrator Henderson joined Project Renewal to open a new location featuring a women’s shelter, supportive and affordable housing, an on-site medical clinic, and many more on-site services. Sites like this reflect DSS’ commitment to supporting New Yorkers experiencing homelessness every step of the way as they recover and return to permanent housing. #NYCDSSCares Helen Arteaga PhD

Yesterday, Commissioner Erin Dalton and Deputy Mayor Helen Arteaga PhD eagerly joined colleagues for the DSS/HRA/DHS Latino Heritage Event, “Unidos Somos Más” (Together, We Are More), marking the committee’s 36th year of celebrating Latino heritage and culture, while recognizing the contributions of Latino staff to our agency and community. With a mentorship panel, guest speakers, and jubilant Latin music, the event was an opportunity to celebrate heritage, leadership, community, and the strength we find in coming together. ¡Unidos Somos Más! #NYCDSSCares

Did you lose benefits due to new SNAP work requirements? Re-apply starting October 1, 2026. You will have more time to find work, school, or other approved activities to meet requirements. Learn more at nyc.gov/abawd #NYCDSSCares Erin Dalton Helen Arteaga PhD

Flooding and coastal storms can happen quickly. Know your coastal flood evacuation zone, sign up for emergency alerts, and make a plan for you and your loved ones before the next storm. 📱 Sign up for Notify NYC by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 or visiting nyc.gov/notifynyc. #ReadyNY2026 #NPM2026 #NationalPreparednessMonth

A garden is never only the soil. Cultivating Community Connections to SNAP and Local Food: linking community gardens and Community Supported Agriculture programs (CSAs) to the benefits that help put that harvest on the table. At Francisco “Pancho” Ramos Community Garden on East Ninth Street, Shawn Garcia of Sixth Street Community Center tends more than beds and blooms. Neighbors grow food. They gather. They learn horticulture. They find a place that holds the emotional and spiritual work of community, and a harvest that can move from the plot to the table. Pancho’s Garden is where local food becomes local connection. SNAP and neighborhood CSAs help close the last mile so that what is grown locally can actually feed the people who live here. Food justice is access, dignity, and community. This series starts with the people who make it real. A place to grow. A place to gather. A path from harvest to the table. Apply or manage SNAP in #ACCESSHRA: nyc.gov/accesshra Questions: 718-557-1399 #NYCDSSCares Helen Arteaga PhD Erin Dalton NYC Mayor's Office of Urban Agriculture Sixth Street Community Center

Today, Commissioner Erin Dalton joined the Justice and Behavioral Health Council alongside leaders and experts from across the justice and behavioral health fields. The mission is clear: help close Rikers Island, reduce the pretrial population, and advance a fairer, safer criminal legal system. Building on the work of NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice’s Diversion and Reentry Task Force, the Council is bringing expertise and experience together to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing our justice system. Commissioner Dalton is proud to be part of this work and to partner with leaders who are focused on turning collaboration into meaningful results. #NYCDSSCares Helen Arteaga PhD Nora Daniel

Hey, DSS Job Seekers! Join the NYC Human Resources Administration - Business Link Community Hiring Provider Career Fair on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in Manhattan. Meet potential employers seeking to fill vacancies, including Outreach Crisis Coordinator, Peer Coordinator, Crisis Coordinator, Housing Specialist, Case Manager, Receptionist, Maintenance, Porter, Security, Retail, and more. #NYCDSSCares

Today, DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton and Westhab, Inc. President Rich Nightingale cut the ribbon on a brand-new single adult men’s shelter location in the Bronx. Owned and operated by nonprofit provider Westhab, the location features on-site services and high quality, welcoming spaces to help clients as they return to permanent housing. Westhab, Inc. #NYCDSSCares @helen-arteaga- Erin Dalton , Richard Nightingale

If you are a noncustodial parent with a NYC child support case and not in receipt of cash assistance, then Career Track can help you find stable employment in one of today’s growing industries. Get one-on-one career coaching, job search support, resume help and interview prep, transportation assistance, and child support case navigation. Learn more at: https://on.nyc.gov/4A2Z4QF. You can also watch a short video at https://on.nyc.gov/4yvWrp7. #NYCDSSCares

DSS First Deputy Commissioner Saratu Grace Ghartey celebrates a major investment in New York City’s pets and the families who love them. The FY2027 Budget includes $1.5 million for spay and neuter services and pet food pantry programs. The investment expands access to free or low-cost spay and neuter services and, for the first time, provides dedicated funding for pet food pantries. By funding pet food at 22 Community Food Connection pantries, vulnerable New Yorkers can get help caring for their beloved animals without having to make impossible choices. This investment reflects a commitment to strengthening the safety net for New Yorkers and their pets and the power of partnership between the Administration and City Council. #NYCDSSCares Helen Arteaga PhD Erin Dalton NYC Office of the Mayor