Transitional Independent Living - DYCD

Department of Youth & Community Development


Runaway & Homeless Youth

After School
Family Support
Immigrant Services
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Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS)
Reading & Writing
Runaway & Homeless Youth

After School

Family Support

Immigrant Services

Jobs & Internships

Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS)

Reading & Writing

Runaway & Homeless Youth


Transitional Independent Living

Transitional Independent Living (TIL) facilities provide homeless youth between the ages of 16 to 20 or between the ages of 21 through 24 for Homeless Young Adult (HYA) sites, with support and shelter as they work to establish independence. A young person in need of longer-term residential services should first visit our Crisis Shelter and obtain a referral to Transitional Independent Living facilities. Youth may stay in the Transitional Independent Living facilities for up to 24 months. Services offered at TILs include:

Services Available at Crisis Services Programs and TILs

• Educational Programs • Vocational Training • Job Placement Assistance • Counseling • Basic Life Skills Training • Mental Health Services • Housing Referrals And Placement • Family Reunification Assistance (when applicable)

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New York State Regulations

Read the RHY Regulations for Transitional Independent Living Support Programs (Part 182-1)
Read the RHY Regulations for Transitional Independent Living Support Programs (Part 182-2)