Careforthehomeless

Care for the Homeless (CFH) was established in 1985 under the auspices of the United Hospital Fund as part of the national Health Care for the Homeless demonstration project. CFH delivers health care and social services at 30 sites in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, as well as through three street outreach teams. Sites include soup kitchens, SROs, family shelters and Susan's Place, our transitional shelter for women. Our licensed medical clinics are staffed by primary care providers, social workers, psychiatrists, registered nurses, medical assistants, dentists, and podiatrists. Studies show that a lack of healthcare can cause homelessness and that poor health is exacerbated by homelessness. Also, health problems are a significant obstacle to finding employment and housing. Care for the Homeless breaks this cycle by providing healthcare services regardless of the patient's ability to pay.