Life Skills, Independent Living, and Housing Resources
Casey Life Skills 
Casey Life Skills (CLS) is a free tool that assesses the behaviors young people need to achieve their long-term goals. It aims to set youth on their way toward developing healthy, productive lives.
Independent Living Centers
All Independent Living Centers provide a set of core services geared toward promoting self-help, equal access, peer role modeling, personal growth, and empowerment. The scope of services is directed by individual and community needs.
HOUSING RESOURCES
New York's Housing Search Site
Whether you're looking for housing or listing a property, nyhousingsearch.gov is always free. Check back often and find your way home.
NYC Housing Support Services (HHS)
HSS helps families and young adults involved with foster care find suitable, stable, long term housing.
Help for the Homeless
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides information regarding resources and services for New Yorkers.
APPLICATIONS FOR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND BENEFITS
How to get your NYS Driver’s License
Step-by-step instructions and all the DMV forms you need to get a New York Driver Permit and a Driver License.
How to obtain or replace a Social Security Card
You need a Social Security number to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government services.
How to become a registered voter in New York State
Complete your application form to become a registered voter in New York State
MyBenefits
You may be eligible for several New York State benefits including and not limited to:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program aka Food Stamps
- Temporary Assistance
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Child Support Services; and MUCH more!