Programs

HFH’s Early Childhood Education Centers provide high-quality childcare and programming for our youngest learners, helping children build the academic, social, and emotional skills that support future success in school.

Afterschool provides children, ages 5–16, with homework help, enrichment in STEAM, sports, and leadership, plus field trips tailored to their interests—all within a setting that fosters a sense of belonging and pride. Recreation offers families a welcoming space to connect and participate in activities together and build community.

Family Services is at the core of the support that HFH provides. Each residence has a dedicated team who guides each family in creating an individualized plan to move on to permanent housing. This support is provided by Case Managers who work one-on-one with each family, Client Care Coordinators (social workers) who provide more specialized assistance, trainings, and referrals, and Housing Specialists who focus on housing needs

HFH Summer Day Camps provide a high-energy environment where children, ages 5 to 16, can immerse themselves in an array of activities including swim lessons, dance, and team building activities. Designed to offer the quintessential camp experience, our program balances structured sports, arts and crafts, and other specialized activities with exciting weekly field trips that encourage exploration and discovery.

HFH’s Policy team disseminates policy research through its affiliate, the Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness (ICPH), a New York City-based policy research organization focused on family and child homelessness. ICPH’s public policy insights are grounded in field-based practices in education, employment, and social services at HFH’s family shelters.

The Culinary Center at Allie’s Place prepares adult students for careers in the food and hospitality industry. The program helps students build the practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional confidence needed to pursue opportunities in restaurants, cafés, commercial and institutional kitchens, hospitals, schools, food halls, and cafeterias. The Center is enrolling students who reside in one of HFH’s family residences and from the local Bronx community.