New York City Human Resources Administration

Department of Social Services

Department overview
Formed	August 15, 1966; 58 years ago (1966-08-15)
Preceding agencies	Department of Welfare Addiction Services Agency Community Development Agency Manpower and Career Development Agency Youth Services Agency HRA Central Operations
Jurisdiction	New York City
Department executive	Molly Wasow Park, Commissioner of Social Services
Child agencies	New York City Human Resources Administration New York City Department of Homeless Services
Key document	New York City Charter
Website	www.nyc.gov/hra

The Human Resources Administration or Department of Social Services (HRA/DSS) is the department of the government of New York City^[1] in charge of the majority of the city's social services programs. HRA helps New Yorkers in need through a variety of services that promote employment and personal responsibility while providing temporary assistance and work supports. Its regulations are compiled in title 68 of the New York City Rules. The current Commissioner of HRA is Molly Wasow Park, who was appointed to the position by Mayor Eric Adams. HRA is the largest city social services agency in the United States. It has a budget of $9.7 billion, employs over 14,000 people, and serves over 3 million New Yorkers.