From emergency housing to long-term stability planning — our programs meet families exactly where they are and walk beside them toward a better future.
We've made it as simple as possible to connect with the help you need — no bureaucracy, no judgment.
Email us at elliot@habayithome.com or fill out our contact form. We respond to all inquiries within one business day.
A trained case worker will connect with your family to understand your situation, needs, and goals — privately and compassionately.
We design a personalized support plan that addresses your immediate needs and your path toward long-term stability.
We stay with you every step of the way — regular check-ins, resource connections, and advocacy on your behalf.
When a family faces sudden displacement — whether due to fire, domestic crisis, eviction, or other emergency — finding safe shelter immediately can feel impossible. Habayit maintains a network of vetted temporary placements across Brooklyn and surrounding boroughs to provide families with a safe, dignified place to land.
Our temporary housing is not a shelter system. Families are placed in real homes, supported accommodations, and community-based housing — preserving privacy and maintaining as much normalcy as possible for children and adults alike.
Housing instability is rarely caused by a single factor. Our Family Support Services address the underlying challenges that lead families to crisis — providing holistic, trauma-informed care that goes well beyond finding a place to sleep.
Each family works with a dedicated case manager who coordinates care, connects resources, and provides a consistent point of contact throughout their journey with Habayit.
New York City offers a wide range of programs and benefits for families in need — but navigating the system is complex, time-consuming, and can feel overwhelming. Our Resource Navigators serve as expert guides, helping families identify and access every program they may be entitled to.
We work across city, state, and federal programs, including emergency rental assistance, food benefits, health coverage, employment training, and legal services.
Children are often the silent victims of family housing crises — forced to change schools, lose friendships, and cope with disruption at critical stages of development. Our Children's Stability Program is built on a single conviction: a family's housing crisis should never become a child's educational crisis.
We work directly with New York City schools, community tutors, and social-emotional support providers to ensure children in our program remain enrolled, attended, and thriving.
Prevention is as important as intervention. Our Community Outreach Program builds awareness, skills, and connections across Brooklyn's neighborhoods — helping families understand their rights, access resources before crisis strikes, and build community bonds that provide resilience.
We partner with synagogues, mosques, churches, community centers, and local organizations to host free workshops, community events, and resource fairs throughout the year.
Temporary placement is the first step — not the destination. Our Transitional Support team works with families from day one to build a realistic path toward permanent, stable housing. We connect families with NYC housing authorities, private landlords, affordable housing lotteries, and community land trusts.
Our follow-up program checks in with families for up to 12 months after they've transitioned — ensuring they remain stable and connected to the support they need.
Habayit Home Away From Home serves families and individuals across New York City who are experiencing housing instability or crisis. We do not discriminate on any basis and work to ensure our services reach those who need them most.
Families facing eviction or recent displacement
Families experiencing domestic violence or crisis
Families displaced by fire, flood, or uninhabitable conditions
Single parents and single-caregiver households
Families with children experiencing schooling disruption
Individuals referred by NYC social services agencies
All backgrounds, immigration status, and religions welcome
Brooklyn residents prioritized; all five boroughs served
Our services are provided at no cost to families. Habayit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded entirely by donations, grants, and community support.
Reach out today and connect with a caring Habayit team member who can guide your next steps.