Helping New Yorkers connect with services for their life.
Free and open to the public, CUCS Connects provides individuals and families in New York City with coordinated access to life-changing resources.
If you or someone you know needs our help, please connect with us today!
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Do you need help with unemployment, food assistance or rental arrears? CUCS Connects can help you navigate unemployment applications, Food Stamp (SNAP) enrollment, Emergency Rental Assistance and other rent relief programs and assess the maximum benefits available to you.
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Do you need health insurance? CUCS Connects can help you with the New York State Health Exchange enrollment, Medicaid and Medicare enrollments, and navigating Social Security applications.
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Do you need support with your personal finances? CUCS Connects can help you assess your financial health, pull your credit report, and develop a plan to reach your personal goals.
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Do you need help applying for childcare assistance? CUCS Connects can help you apply for and find affordable childcare for your child under the age of 5 through MySchools, MyCity and HRA.
Looking for help with something else?
Email connects@cucs.org or call 1-212-801-3300 to schedule an in-person appointment.
CUCS Connects is a free service offered to all New York City residents.
No, we can assist any NYC resident regardless of immigration status and help them understand what they may be eligible to receive in a confidential manner
Call, email or visit our offices to set up an in-person meeting. We are located at 198 E. 121st Street, New York, New York.
Absolutely! We have particular expertise in helping individuals who have had interactions with the criminal justice system connect with benefits and support.
Yes, you must still be actively looking for employment while claiming unemployment benefits. We can help you understand what you will need to qualify for unemployment.
A loss of job/employment has to be “no fault of your own.” Connect with us and we can help determine if you qualify for unemployment or other assistance.
