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Emergency Housing

Generated from the gc-benefits catalog. It lists what the owner record states. It is not an eligibility decision; confirm current rules with the program.

DCFS connects residents in need of emergency housing to shelter and warming-center resources, finds available space, and arranges safe transportation if needed.

  • Owner record: ny/dutchess-county-emergency-housing
  • Jurisdiction code: NY
  • Frame: household
  • Review by: 2026-11-15
  • Authority: Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services

Offering 1: emergency housing

Emergency shelter and warming center placement; standard placement requirements are waived during a Code Blue period.

  • Availability (owner codes): {"intake": "unknown", "type": "unknown"}

Conditions:

  • Any one of these:
  • Stated condition, not checked automatically: "When the temperature is expected to be 32 degrees or below, everyone is entitled to have access to shelter from the cold under Code Blue regulations."
  • All of these:
    • Stated condition, not checked automatically: "Must apply for, or receive, Temporary Housing Assistance and comply with all applicable temporary assistance requirements, such as participating in employment and training programs, applying for supplemental security income benefits and participating in rehabilitative services."
    • Stated condition, not checked automatically: "Use any benefits or resources that will reduce or eliminate the need for Temporary Housing Assistance"
    • Stated condition, not checked automatically: "Cooperate in the completion of an assessment conducted by department staff."
    • Stated condition, not checked automatically: "Develop an Independent Living Plan which outlines the responsibilities of both the client and the department."
    • Stated condition, not checked automatically: "Comply with the rules and regulations of the temporary housing facility and not commit any acts that endanger the safety of self or others in the facility."
    • Stated condition, not checked automatically: "Actively search for permanent housing and cannot unreasonably refuse or fail to accept any appropriate housing offered by the department."

Access route 1.1

  • Where: Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • How: Call DCFS for assistance with placement options.
  • Phone: 845-486-3300

Access route 1.2

  • Where: After 5 p.m. or on weekends
  • How: Select English or Spanish, then press 7 to speak with trained staff who assist with overnight shelter placement based on availability.
  • Phone: 2-1-1

Owner confirmations

  • /caregiving_effect: sha256:55968ccf5281c42262c30b9f86ecd98de3bf056b048f86be2d7ec85c83a4b854

Evidence

  • /name: "1. Temporary Assistance including emergency aid 845-486-3190\n2. Children's Services Preventive & Protective 845-486-3080\n3. Child Support Programs 888-208-4485\n4. Youth Services 845-486-3024\n5. Day Care Assistance 845-486-3190\n6. HEAP(Home Energy Assistance Program)Assistance with Heating Costs 845-486-3249\n7. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Assistance (aka Food Stamp) 845-486-3250\n8. Medicaid845-486-3340 nystateofhealth.ny.gov or 855-355-5777\n9. Adult Protective Services 845-486-3300\n10. Emergency Housing 845-486-3300" (source, capture fcfbbd0506cd5167d0b8c61e6b2bef8ed38001a8250f802d8000a3a188624a4f)
  • /authority: "The Department of Community and Family Services (DCFS) works to prevent homelessness." (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)
  • /caregiving_effect: "DCFS works closely with a strong network of community and faith-based organizations to provide emergency shelters and warming centers throughout the county including:" (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)
  • /caregiving_effect: "Though Dutchess County has various resources available, shelters and warming centers may sometimes become full. Calling us allows staff to find the best available space, arrange safe transportation if you need it, and offer the appropriate resource to suit your needs." (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)
  • /offerings/0/summary: "DCFS works closely with a strong network of community and faith-based organizations to provide emergency shelters and warming centers throughout the county including:" (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)
  • /offerings/0/summary: "Individuals and families must comply with the following requirements to utilize emergency housing unless a Code Blue period is in effect." (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)
  • /offerings/0/rules: "Individuals and families must comply with the following requirements to utilize emergency housing unless a Code Blue period is in effect." (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)
  • /offerings/0/rules: "* Must apply for, or receive, Temporary Housing Assistance and comply with all applicable temporary assistance requirements, such as participating in employment and training programs, applying for supplemental security income benefits and participating in rehabilitative services.\n* Use any benefits or resources that will reduce or eliminate the need for Temporary Housing Assistance\n* Cooperate in the completion of an assessment conducted by department staff.\n* Develop an Independent Living Plan which outlines the responsibilities of both the client and the department.\n* Comply with the rules and regulations of the temporary housing facility and not commit any acts that endanger the safety of self or others in the facility.\n* Actively search for permanent housing and cannot unreasonably refuse or fail to accept any appropriate housing offered by the department." (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)
  • /offerings/0/rules: "When the temperature is expected to be 32 degrees or below, everyone is entitled to have access to shelter from the cold under Code Blue regulations." (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)
  • /offerings/0/access/0: "Please call DCFS at 845-486-3300 on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for assistance with placement options." (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)
  • /offerings/0/access/1: "After 5 p.m. or on weekends, please call 2-1-1, select English or Spanish, then press 7 to speak with trained staff who will assist with overnight shelter placement based on availability." (source, capture 9739ca0ca24450f3215d6d59daf219ec136f5b22048c8019f01eb5e2ab64bd08)