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 29,000 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 28, 2021
Improving PATH: Dismantling Barriers to Shelter for Homeless Families with Children
New York City is well-known, and often lauded, for having a right to shelter for people experiencing homelessness. That legal requirement has been transformative and…
January 10, 2020
Making CityFHEPS A More Effective Tool
Too few homeless families are able to use New York City’s rental voucher (CityFHEPS) to leave shelter. And those who use the voucher spend more…
July 26, 2019
Win Brief for DC on PATH Audit
Last year, Win noticed a troubling pattern in its shelter admission data: a high percentage of families entered Win shelter multiple times in one year….
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…