Program housing · 11/11/2026, 10:49 AM
NYC Puts $25 Million Into Code Blue Homeless Outreach for Freezing Nights
The Department of Social Services is revamping Code Blue outreach for nights when real-feel temperatures drop below freezing. The plan adds 300 outreach workers, dozens more nurses, hundreds of low-barrier beds and faster transportation to shelters and warming sites. Teams will focus on zones that cover about 75% of known unsheltered locations.
Reported by The City · HousingRead the original ↗
The highlights
- The city plans to hire 300 more outreach workers for freezing nights.
- At least 18 people died outdoors from cold exposure last winter.
- Hundreds more low-barrier beds will open through a relaxed intake process.
Why it matters Caseworkers
Caseworkers can expect more Code Blue outreach, more low-barrier beds and faster transport for unsheltered clients this winter.
What to do: Learn how your clients can reach low-barrier beds during Code Blue nights.
Summary written by Bulwark from The City · Housing’s reporting. The original story is at thecityreporter.nyc. This is general information, not legal advice.
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