You would only be allowed to enter as a couple if there is a child under the age of 18 that will also be residing with you, or if you are pregnant. From there you guys will be placed in a family shelter. Otherwise DHS will separate you two and place you guys in a single men's and single women's shelter. Placement in a shelter is based on availability, and so if there is no child involved, this is the likely outcome. Please get in contact with PATH, located in the Bronx to discuss your rehousing options.
PATH - 151 East 151 Street. Moving forward though, at the stage of moving out of the shelter system and getting your rental voucher you two will be able to be considered as a couple if domestic partnership is registered.
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