By Caroline Iosso, Senior Policy Associate, Homes for the Homeless (HFH) The much-anticipated plan to address New York City’s dual housing and homelessness crises was released by Mayor Adams last week. The plan, Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness, is full of impressive ideas and goals, though more could be done to…
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Five Facts NYC Candidates Need To Know about Family Homelessness: May 1, 2021 Edition
Overview The New York City mayoral election will be a decision on the proper localized response to the continued pandemic, similar in its gravity to the 2001 mayoral election that followed the dual wounds of 9/11 and the related economic downturn. Given the current financial crisis and increased unemployment, many New Yorkers will be approaching…
Take Ten with Homes for the Homeless
Take Ten is a new video series from ICPH that highlights innovative programs and interesting research in the field of child and family homelessness in under ten minutes. Take a break and learn about Homes for the Homeless. Click here to register for the Beyond Housing Conference.…
Addressing Hunger Among Homeless Children
A Q&A With Derrick Lambert, Senior Manager, Center for Best Practices, No Kid Hungry Campaign Housing and food insecurity are two persistent realities in the lives of children that often go hand in hand. For the close to 1.4 million students who experience homelessness across the country, hunger is one of the many challenges they…
Your Perspectives on Child and Family Homelessness
What We Heard From Survey Responses During Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week By Katie Linek Puello During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH asked for your perspectives on child and family homelessness. We heard from those who work in education, homeless services, government, advocacy, research, faith and community organizations, and concerned citizens about the needs…
GIS Day: Discovering Family Homelessness Through GIS
To mark GIS Day 2017, Senior GIS Analyst Kristen MacFarlane examines the many ways ICPH uses Geographic Information Systems in our work.…
FAQ About Family Homelessness
ICPH provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about family homelessness.…