Family Type Homes for Adults

Family-Type Homes for Adults (FTHA) are state-licensed residential homes for adults who need support with daily living but don't need medical or nursing care. Think of it as a home-like setting with the extra help you need.

You must meet these basic requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Need help with daily living tasks (you can't live independently without support)
• Have a developmental disability, physical disability, cognitive impairment, or mental illness

If you have certain diagnoses, you also need to:

• Attend a day treatment program (if you've been diagnosed with a developmental disability or mental illness)
• Be at least five years clean or sober (if you have a history of substance abuse)

You won't qualify for FTHAs if you:

• Are wheelchair-bound or bed-ridden
• Have a history of substance abuse (unless you're five years clean or sober)
• Have difficulties following medication and treatment plans
• Have a history of arson
• Have a history of verbal or abusive behavior
• Have been incarcerated

Referrals to the FTHA program typically come from hospitals, doctors, public and private agencies, friends, neighbors and community social work networks.

Call 929-252-6420 or 929-252-6152 to refer yourself or someone for FTHA.

Learn more online

Visit the FTHA FAQ page (https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/adult-svcs/ftha/FAQ.php) from the NY State Office of Children and Family Services.

Call 311

Ask about the Family-Type Home for Adults program.