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Policy & Advocacy

Win engages in research, analysis, and advocacy to develop and advance policy solutions to the family homelessness crisis in New York City. Below are our advocacy reports, policy briefs, public testimony, and other advocacy materials.

 

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March 10, 2022

Win’s 2022 City Legislative Priorities

Win, formerly Women in Need, has been serving families with children experiencing homelessness in New York City for nearly 40 years. We understand the causes of homelessness and the supports that families need in order to break the cycle of homelessness. Unfortunately, we have seen leaders base decisions on managing the homelessness crisis instead of ending it. New York City has a fresh opportunity to focus on what matters: investing in the supports and interventions that help families build the financial and psychosocial resilience they need to achieve housing stability. A reduction in homelessness will follow. Below are six key steps that the City Council can take to put the tools to a brighter future in the hands of vulnerable families.

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May 10, 2019

Testimony of Women In Need in Support of Bridging the Gap Social Workers

Thank you to Council Member Dromm, Chair of the Finance Committee, and to Council Member Treyger, Chair of the Education Committee. My name is Jessica…

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April 04, 2018

The Forgotten Face of Homelessness: Children

With a growing number of children entering the shelter system from often unstable housing situations, Win is releasing the second in a series of policy…

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July 24, 2017

Testimony by Win in response to proposed amendments to Article 47 of the NYC Health Code governing child care in shelters

We know that homeless families with children contend with unique challenges as they work to leave shelter for a permanent home. Homelessness wreaks chaos on…

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July 20, 2017

SHELTER-BASED CHILD CARE & DOHMH PROPOSED RULE

Homeless families with children contend with unique needs and challenges as they work to leave shelter for a permanent home. By providing comprehensive services that…

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June 27, 2017

Testimony of Win to the NYC Council General Welfare Committee

Good afternoon. Thank you to Chair Levin, and all the members of the General Welfare Committee. It is a pleasure to be with you this…

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October 20, 2016

Forgotten Face of Homelessness

On a given night, more than 23,600 children go to bed in a New York City homeless shelter. Approximately 70% of homeless New Yorkers in…

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