Social Care Network Service

Social Care Network (SCN) is a trustworthy and reliable community resource network that assesses members’ health-related social needs and connects them to appropriate community resources, healthcare, and social services.

 

SCN has the potential to transform community health and improve the lives of many New Yorkers.

SCN Services

For Medicaid members only

Housing

  • Home accessibility and safety modifications
  • Home remediation (e.g., mold or pest remediation)
  • Asthma remediation
  • Medical respite (recuperative care)
  • Rent/temporary housing
  • Utility set-up/assistance
  • Housing navigation
  • Pre-tenancy services
  • Community transitional services (e.g., utility activation)
  • Tenancy sustaining services
  • Nutrition

    • Nutritional counseling and education
    • Medically tailored meals
    • Food prescriptions
    • Fresh produce and non-perishables groceries
    • Cooking supplies (pots, pans, etc.)

    Transportation

    • Reimbursement for public and private transportation to connect to social care services (e.g., appointment with a housing navigator)
    • Note: excludes transportation to doctor’s appointments

    Social Care Management /
    Navigation

    • Outreach and referrals
    • Connection to employment, education, childcare, and interpersonal safety resources in addition to enhanced HRSN services listed above

    How We Work

    We prioritize person-centered care, with trained navigators conducting 

    comprehensive assessments and ensuring individual needs are met.

    Sign Up

    Sign up and outline your most immediate needs to get your own team of trained navigators to support your health journey.

    Connect with a Coordinator​

    A KCS navigator will get in touch to confirm receipt of your submission and learn more about your situation.

    Get Services​

    The navigator will connect you to the resources across New York City that best meet your needs and preferences.

    Contact Us

    ✉️ socialcare@kcsny.org

    📞 (718) 939-6137

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