Common Threads Between NYC’s Rental Subsidy Programs Over 20 Years and the Impact on Homeless Families

By: Lucia Stein, Policy Assistant Families exiting shelter have historically been most successful in securing permanent housing when assisted with government housing vouchers. These vouchers can be funded through federal, state, local, or a combination of government dollars. But maintaining funding and political support for those vouchers has been a challenge, and so, in turn,…

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Faced with Potential Federal Funding Cuts, Can NYC Curb Family Homelessness? What 20 Years of the HomeBase Prevention Program Teaches Us Today

By: James Dysart, Associate Policy Director and Lucia Stein, Policy Assistant Due to uncertainty regarding federal funding, homelessness prevention services in New York City could need additional support to continue their proven history of success. To prevent a crisis for families with children, the City and State may need to dip deep into their pockets or…

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