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Benefits and Programs API (Historical)

2j8u-wtjuSocial Services34 columns
This is historical data. This dataset is no longer being updated and is only here as a historical record. You can access version 2 of this dataset here, which has updated information and a new data schema. Reach out to products@nycopportunity.nyc.gov if you have any questions about the recent updates. This dataset provides benefit, program, and resource information for over 40 health and human services available to NYC residents. The data is kept up-to-date, including the most recent applications, eligibility requirements, and application dates. Information in this dataset is used on ACCESS NYC and Growing Up NYC . For current information, please visit Benefits and Programs API
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Quality

C76.2 / 100

From a 500-row sample across 34 columns.

completeness70/ 25% weight
consistency99/ 20% weight
accuracy100/ 20% weight
timeliness0/ 15% weight
usability95/ 20% weight

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Sample rows

unique_id_numberprogram_codelanguageprogram_nameprogram_acronympage_typeprogram_categorygovernment_agencypopulation_servedage_groupplain_language_program_nameprogram_description
P085enN/AEnglish3-K for All3-KProgramEducationNYC Department of EducationChildren (0-13), Families, Immigrants, NYCHA residents, StudentsToddler, Pre-SchoolerEarly education for three-year-olds

Columns

34 queryable · 34 profiled

The machine field names SoQL needs, with the publisher's own description of each.

FieldTypeDescriptionNullValues
unique_id_numbertextUnique identifier.0%P034enP010enP084en
program_codetextCode used for screening in ACCESS NYC ONLY.36%N/AS2R001S2R003
languagecategoricalLanguage of program information.0%EnglishSpanishof 2
program_nametextOfficial name of program (e.g. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).0%School's Out NYCFamily Planning Benefit …EarlyLearn NYC Head Star…

Query this from your own app

GET /api/datasets/2j8u-wtju
GET /api/datasets/2j8u-wtju/quality
GET /api/datasets/2j8u-wtju/related
GET /api/columns?dataset=2j8u-wtju
0.27
  • ACS Community Partners0.27
    joins onprogram_nameprogram_code
  • 311 Service Requests for 20090.27
  • DHS Data Dashboard0.26
  • <p> 3-K for All provides free, full-day, high-quality early childhood education for every three-year-old regardless of family income. For the 2018-2019 school year, 3-K for All will be available in School Districts 4 (East Harlem), 5 (Harlem), 7 (South Bronx), 16 (Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights), 23 (Brownsville, East New York, Ocean Hill), and 27 (Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Rockaways). </p>
    P099en—EnglishJobs Plus—ProgramWorkNYC Housing AuthorityNYCHA residents, Youth (10+)Teen, Young AdultJob assistance for public housing residents<p> Jobs Plus is an employment program for working-age NYCHA residents. It helps participants find work and keep more of their earned income. Jobs Plus offers job-related services, help with finances, and community support. </p>
    P095enN/AEnglishTrain & Earn\u200b—ProgramWorkNYC Department of Youth & Community DevelopmentYouth (10+)Teen, Young AdultJob prep for youth not working or in school<p> Train & Earn is a short-term career pathway program for low-income youth, who are not working and not in school. Train & Earn helps youth improve their job skills and find permanent work. It also provides High School Equivalency (HSE) prep and support services. </p> <p> Youth receive up to 12 months of follow-up services after finishing the program. </p>
    P102enN/AEnglishNYCitizenship—ProgramFamily servicesNYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant AffairsEveryoneEveryoneFree citizenship application assistance<p> NYCitizenship provides free legal assistance with citizenship applications and financial counseling at select NYC public libraries and in partnership with the Department of Social Services. </p>
    P103enN/AEnglishVeterans Affairs Supported HousingHUD-VASHProgramHousingUS Department of Housing & Urban Development/ US Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransCaregiverSupportive Housing for Veterans<p> Veterans and their families who are homeless can get help through HUD-VASH. The program helps veterans find and keep permanent housing by providing Section 8 rental vouchers as well as case management and other supportive services at VA medical centers. </p>
    P049enN/AEnglishKindergarten & Elementary School—ProgramEducationNYC Department of EducationChildren (0-13), Families, Immigrants, NYCHA residents, StudentsPre-Schooler, Grade-SchoolerPublic school: kindergarten - grade 5<p> Elementary education prepares your child for success in school and life. New York City students can apply to kindergarten in the calendar year they turn five. </p>
    P094enN/AEnglishIntern & Earn (formerly the Young Adult Internship Program)—ProgramWorkNYC Department of Youth & Community DevelopmentStudents, Youth (10+)Teen, Young AdultInternships for young adults<p> Intern & Earn (formerly the Young Adult Internship Program) helps 16-24 year olds who are not working and not in school get short-term paid internships. Youth participate in 14 weeks of internships and work-readiness workshops. Youth also get help with job placement or enrollment in school or a job training program for up to nine months after the program. </p>
    P093enN/AEnglishYoung Adult Literacy ProgramYALPProgramEducationNYC Department of Youth & Community DevelopmentStudents, Youth (10+)Teen, Young AdultPre-high school equivalency (HSE) prep<p> The Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP) is a free program that helps youth ages 16-24 who struggle with reading, writing, and math prepare for <a href="http://www.acces.nysed.gov/hse/high-school-equivalency-hse"><u>high school equivalency</u></a> (HSE) classes. Participants can attend pre-HSE classes and get support at eight community-based organizations (CBOs) and eight public libraries in NYC. </p>
    P020enS2R020EnglishSchoolFood—ProgramFoodNYC Department of EducationChildren (0-13), Youth (10+)Grade-Schooler, Pre-Teen, TeenSchool breakfast and lunch<p> The New York City Department of Education is pleased to announce that breakfast and lunch are completely free for all students in every New York City public school. </p>
    P026enS2R026EnglishWorkforce1—ServiceWorkNYC Department of Small Business ServicesFamilies, Immigrants, NYCHA residents, People with disabilities, Pregnant &amp; new parents, Seniors, Students, Youth (10+), VeteransCaregiver, Young AdultOpportunities and advice for job seekers<p> Workforce1 is a service that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City. The service makes strong matches for both job seekers and employers that are hiring by using a unique combination of recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to strengthen candidates\u2019 employment prospects. </p>

    Showing 12 of 32 columns. All of them are listed below.

    program_acronymtextAcronym for program (e.g. SNAP).38%SONYCSCHEECDC
    page_typecategoricalType of information.0%ProgramServiceBenefitof 4
    program_categorycategoricalType of program.0%Cash & expensesEducationHealthof 12
    government_agencytextName of administering government agency(ies).0%NYC Human Resources Admi…NYC Department of Educat…NYC Department of Youth …
    population_servedtextTarget population for program.0%EveryoneStudents, Youth (14+)Children (0-13), Student…
    age_grouptextTarget age group for program.27%EveryoneCaregiverTeen, Young Adult
    plain_language_program_nametextA plain language name for the program that describes what it is or does (e.g. SNAP = Money to buy food).0%Afterschool for middle s…Services for children wi…Support for NYCHA reside…
    program_descriptiontextPlain language description of what the program is and how it works.0%<p> SONYC is an afte…<p> CTC allows peopl…<p> This program hel…
    brief_excerpttextOne sentence description of program.0%<p> SONYC offers a m…<p> Tax relief for w…<p> Lower property t…
    heads_uptextList of key program attributes/common questions (e.g. facts, application formats, citizenship status, deadlines).1%<ul> <li>Programs ar…<ul> <li>Programs ar…<ul> <li>Services ar…
    plain_language_eligibilitytextPlain language overview of the eligibility requirements for the program.1%<p> All NYC students…<p> All New Yorkers …<p> To be eligible f…
    how_to_apply_summarytextSummary of the different ways to apply for the program.7%<p> NYC Health + Hos…<ul> <li>Make an app…<ul> <li>If you, or …
    how_to_apply_or_enroll_onlinetextInstructions for how to apply to the program online.43%<p> The City can hel…<p> SCRIE/DRIE onlin…<ol> <li>Use <a href…
    apply_online_call_to_actiontextCall to action phrase for applying online (e.g. "Apply online," "File online").51%Apply onlineFile onlineSearch online
    url_of_online_applicationurlLink to the online application for the program.51%http://www.dycdportal.ny…http://www1.nyc.gov/site…https://application.nycs…
    how_to_apply_or_enroll_by_mailtextInstructions for how to apply to the program by mail.83%<ol> <li>Download an…<p> Download an appl…<p> If you are a ser…
    apply_by_mail_call_to_actioncategoricalCall to action phrase for applying by mail (usually "Download the form").83%Download the formDownload application\u200bDownload the formof 3
    url_of_pdf_application_formsurlLink to download the PDF application form.66%https://access.nyc.gov/w…https://access.nyc.gov/w…http://web.mta.info/nyct…
    how_to_apply_or_enroll_in_persontextInstructions for how to apply to the program in person.46%<p> If you earn $54,…<p> You can also enr…<p> Apply in person …
    apply_in_person_call_to_actioncategoricalCall to action phrase for applying in person (e.g. "Find a location").62%Find a locationFind a tax prep locationFind a centerof 13
    office_locations_urlurlLink to location finder on ACCESS NYC - where map of in-person application centers is available.63%http://www1.nyc.gov/asse…http://schools.nyc.gov/C…http://www1.nyc.gov/apps…
    how_to_apply_or_enroll_by_phonetextInstructions for how to apply to the program by phone.73%<p> NYC Health + Hos…<p> If you live in a…<p> You can also cal…
    required_documents_summarytextA summary of the documents required to apply for this program.52%<p> To apply for CSF…<p> To apply for WIC…<p> To apply for SCR…
    get_help_summarytextA summary of the different ways you can get help with this program.0%<ul> <li>Visit the <…<ul> <li>Visit the <…<ul> <li>Visit the <…
    get_help_in_persontextHow to get help in person, with a link to the administering agency's in-person centers (ACCESS NYC locations page), or the address for the center.26%<p> <strong>Visit a …<p> <strong>Visit yo…<p> <strong>Visit a …
    get_help_onlinetextHow to get help online, with link(s) to the administering agency's website.3%<p> <strong>Visit th…<p> <strong>Visit th…<p> <strong>Visit th…
    get_help_by_emailtextHow to get help/questions answered by email from the administering agency.61%<p> <strong>Email ST…<p> <strong>Email SC…<p> <strong>Email Pr…
    get_help_by_calling_other_than_311textHow to get help by calling the administering agency, and the phone number.21%<p> <strong>Find a V…<p> <strong>Call You…<p> <strong>Call You…
    get_help_by_calling_311textHow to get help by calling 311 and what to ask for, or 911 for emergencies.29%<p> <strong>Call 311…<p> <strong>Call 311…<p> <strong>Call 311…
    datedatetime—0%2019-01-03T00:00:00.0002019-01-08T00:00:00.0002018-12-27T00:00:00.000