Homeless what should i do

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Some homeless people have had bad experiences in the shelter system and are afraid, or prefer not, to return. Others have been wrongly denied shelter, even though they have a legal right to shelter. He or she should come to Fulton Street no later than 8am on Mon-Fri. If you can, offer the person subway fare to get to the Coalition. It is extremely important to treat such issues with extreme confidentiality, given the stigma attached to homelessness among children.

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It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Make an Emergency Pack. If you have more than two bags for yourself, or one for each child, try to find someone you know who can and will hold your things for you. Almost every shelter has limits on the amount of baggage people can carry with them because they don't have enough space. Pack the things you can take with you. Try to arrange a ride or some sort of transportation for the day you'll have to leave.

If there is anyone who can lend you some money, now would be the time to borrow it. Make sure your ID is in a safe and accessible place -- you will want to take it with you.

Some shelters charge money, or have strict ID requirements. These recommendations are just suggestions so that you will have the most resources at your disposal when you need it. Look below for assistance finding local resources! If you may become homeless in a few weeks, one of the first things to do is to see if there are any prevention or assistance programs near you. If you only have a few days before you may become homeless, it is helpful to start making plans.