May 13, 2021
Every Family Housed: A Blueprint to End Family Homelessness for the Next Mayor
Despite the focus on reducing the number of families in shelter, the number of homeless families and children remains unacceptably high because the current approach does not end the cycle of homelessness. While the census has dropped, the Barclays Center does not have the capacity to hold the nearly 20,900 children who slept in a DHS shelter on an average night in 2020. Below, we explore recent trends and outline the homelessness landscape the next mayor will inherit.
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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…
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…
April 04, 2017
The 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…
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…
August 12, 2016
Win’s Comments on Rules_HUD
Docket Number: HUD-2016-0063 Establishing a More Effective Fair Market Rent System; Using Small Area Fair Market Rents in Housing Choice Voucher Program Instead of the…