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Most people are surprised to learn that families – not single adults – represent almost 80% of the 35,000 homeless New Yorkers seeking a safe place to sleep on a nightly basis. Almost half of all homeless families are fleeing domestic violence or abuse.

The shocking truth about homelessness in NYC today...

• Today’s “typical” homeless New Yorker is a mother with two pre-school age children.
• Children now account for 40% of those living in the NYC shelter system -- the single largest and fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
• Nearly 100 children per day visit our TFH family Health Network – most are under 6 years old.

To learn more about TFH services and the families served
see WHAT WE DO.