New York City Department for the Aging

2 Lafayette Street, #16
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469)

Phone after hours: 311
Website: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/index.page
Online Contact Form: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/about/contact-aging-connect.page
Find Services (Search Engine): https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/find-help.page
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM-5:30PM

Counites Served: Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island)

New York City is home to approximately 1.64 million older adults, and the Department for the Aging (DFTA) is committed to helping them age in their homes and communities. Our mission is to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of diverse older adults. We also work to support caregivers through service, advocacy, and education.

Services Include: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/covid-19-resources.page

• Intergenerational: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/intergenerational.page
  • Grandparent Resource Center (For Older Adult Kinship Caregivers)
  • Foster Grandparent Program
• Older Adult Centers: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/older-adult-center.page
• In-Home Services: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/in-home-services.page
• Caregiving (For older adults): https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/caregiving.page
• Health Insurance Assistance: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/health-insurance-assistance.page
• Elder Abuse & Crime: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/elder-abuse-crime.page
• Friendly Programs: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/friendly-programs.page
• Older Adult Employment: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/older-adult-employment.page
• Housing Support: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/volunteer.page
• Transportation: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/transportation.page
• Legal Help: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/legal-help.page
• Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/naturally-occurring-retirement-communities.page
• Bill Payer Program: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/bill-payer-program.page
• NY Connects: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/ny-connects.page