The Door provides comprehensive health, legal, educational, counseling and nutrition services to over 7,500 New York City youth each year. Its legal services center may help those in foster care ready to live on their own obtain a housing subsidy to help pay a portion of rent. <br><br>(212) 941-9090, ext. 3280

Available for some families on public assistance. Provides a monthly rent supplement (in addition to the regular shelter allowance) and may pay all back rent. To apply, call the Center for Housing Assistance (CHAT) Center at (212) 666-8401 or (212) 894-8094