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- Jaqueline Becerra y su manera de advocar (and her way to advocate)
En este episodio estamos con Jaqueline. Ella nos habla un poco lo que ella hace. y nos dice de su hijo descapacitado. No dice que tiene dos certificado. Uno de broker y el otro para decapasitado.Y tambien tiene una licencia de seguro de vida. Nos dice que su hijo fue botado de la escuela. Tambien nos dice que es madre soltera y como obtener dinero para sobrevivir. Ella nos dice que por un poco entra a un albergue. Fue victima de violencia domestica. Ella consigio su apartamento por riseboro. Con todo lo que ella a pasado es un temor y tramautizante para ella. Ella dice que trabajo para HRA (welfare) tenia su seguro y beneficios.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
34 min - NYC Schools and Education Resources for Families Experiencing Housing Instability
This week, we welcome back Jennifer Pringle of Advocates for Children who shares information and resources related to education and NYC schools, particularly for families experiencing housing instability. Jennifer has been working since 2002 to help students experiencing homelessness get access to the educational services and other supports they need to succeed in school.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Advocates for Children
https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/
Dedicated exclusively to protecting every child’s right to an education, focusing on students from low-income backgrounds who are struggling in school or experiencing school discrimination of any kind. AFC also works to change education policy so that the public school system serves ALL children of New York City effectively.
Contact info for STH Regional Managers: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/special-situations/students-in-temporary-housing
Contact info shelter-based STH Family Assistants and school-based STH Community Coordinators: https://bit.ly/STHStaff
For help with enrollment, go to the Family Welcome Center.
To find your local Family Welcome Center call 311.
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
For homework help, Dial-A-Teacher: 212-777-3380 (Mon-Thurs, 4-7pm)
To see your child’s attendance, report cards, bus route information, special education services and more, create a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) (see this Set Up Guide for Parents).
NOTE: you need an email address to set up an account and a “creation code” for your child, which you can get from their school or the Dept of Education worker at your shelter.
For help with busing (no show or arriving late), call the Office of Pupil Transportation Customer Service: (718) 392-8855
To see where your child’s school bus is in real time, use the NYC School Bus App on your phone (download from the Apple store or Google play).
NOTE: you need to set up a NYCSA account to use the NYC School Bus App.
To request services for a student in temporary housing, ask the Parent Coordinator at your child’s school about Title I STH funding. All schools get Title I STH funding to support students in temporary housing. This funding can be used for tutoring, counseling, clothing (school uniform, gym clothes, winter jacket, winter boots, etc.), hygiene supplies, emergency food, school supplies, laundry supplies.
To request a shelter transfer closer to your child’s school, ask your shelter case manager.
Also you can email [email protected] or text us at 347-508-2626.
For information about NYC public schools, please call Advocates for Children Education Helpline: 866-427-6033, Mon-Thurs, 10am-4pm.
NYC MySchools
https://myschools.nyc/en/
NYC families can use MySchools to apply to public schools from 3-K to high school.
Use MySchools to apply for Head Start and Early Head Start - free, high-quality early childhood education programs that support the whole family.
Free Child Care
Apply for Child Care Voucher
https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/apply-child-care.page
All families in shelter who meets the income eligibility (including for child has some type of immigration status).
Or enroll in contracted program and they put in application for you.
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
32 min - Homelessness After the Military Part 3
In this final part of the series, Natalie and Host K-DiD talk more about Natalie's life in the military, housing instability, challenges of obtaining housing, and how she is doing now.
Don't forget to listen to Parts 1 and 2!
Contact Natalie by emailing: [email protected]
Check out the Framework for an Equitable Homelessness Response’s “Healthy Parents Healthy Babies,” a report that documents and disseminates strategies to reduce racial disparities, increase housing stability, and improve maternal health, birth outcomes, and child health
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.pageBrochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdfHRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
About Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income.page#:~:text=Discrimination%20based%20on%20lawful%20source%20of%20income%20is%20the%20illegal,other%20forms%20of%20public%20assistance
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdfUnlock NYC (support for discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.pageCheck out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
30 min - Homelessness After the Military Part 2
⚠️Sensitive Content: Discussions on child abuse and sexual abuse.
This week, Natalie continues to share her story experiencing homelessness after being discharged from the military. Natalie and K-DiD discuss the challenges of balancing childcare and work as a single mom and particularly while experiencing housing instability.
Part 3 will be released next Wednesday - stay tuned!
Check out the Framework for an Equitable Homelessness Response’s “Healthy Parents Healthy Babies,” a report that documents and disseminates strategies to reduce racial disparities, increase housing stability, and improve maternal health, birth outcomes, and child health
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.pageBrochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdfHRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
About Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income.page#:~:text=Discrimination%20based%20on%20lawful%20source%20of%20income%20is%20the%20illegal,other%20forms%20of%20public%20assistance
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdfUnlock NYC (support for discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.pageCheck out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
29 min - Edith una persona que era parte de violencia domestica
En este episodio estamos con Edith que a estado en violencia domestica. Ella estaba confundida en lo que pasaba. Solo el preceso fue dificil, los trabajaores sociales la hizo sentir que era culpa de ella. apesar de todo lo que ella paso s tuvo que quedar adonde la estaban maltratando. encima de todo eso fue llama por su acosador desde la carcel. ella no dice que estaba por dejar el proceso a donde estaba solo por que el sistema era bien duro. Todo esto le a sido dificil apesar de todo pero ahora ella tiene apoyo y con terapia la ayuda. Ella dice que se siente mas confiada de ella mimsa apersar de todo lo que ella a vivido. Edith dice que todo este proceso de estar en esta situacion le dio anciedad. ella menciona que todo esto le afecto mucho que perdio todo mentalmente. no se recordaba que tenia sus hijias. Y cuando fue recuperandose queria saber lo que pasa.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
41 min - Homelessness After the Military Part 1
When Natalie was discharged from the military, she was a single mom and without a place to live. Despite her experience and skills, she was unable to find a job to pay enough for food and housing. Learn more about her experience including going back to college to finish her degree and her recent work on Healthy Parents Healthy Babies, a report that documents and disseminates strategies to reduce racial disparities, increase housing stability, and improve maternal health, birth outcomes, and child health. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming next Wednesday.
Join the Framework for an Equitable Homelessness Response’s “Healthy Parents Healthy Babies” webinar to discuss the report on September 21 from 12 to 1:30 pm ET. Two of their lived experience committee members will be joining the dialogue. Click here to register or enter the URL -
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k7VpyHkcQM-N2yaUUhHBJg
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.pageBrochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdfHRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
About Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income.page#:~:text=Discrimination%20based%20on%20lawful%20source%20of%20income%20is%20the%20illegal,other%20forms%20of%20public%20assistance
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdfUnlock NYC (support for discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.pageCheck out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
20 min - Apply to be an FHC fellow; Misconceptions of Homelessness and Shelters
Apply to be a Family Homelessness Coalition fellow! Learn more and apply here: https://www.fhcnyc.org/app/uploads/2023/09/2023-FHC-Housing-Policy-Fellowship-Job-Description-7-26-23.pdf
Check out the Portraits of Hope Documentary
https://www.fhcnyc.org/portraits-of-hope/
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Learn about the facts on family homelessness in NYC
https://www.fhcnyc.org/the-facts/
Fact Sheet
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.pageBrochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdfHRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdfUnlock NYC (support for discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
Housing Vouchers
Section 8 also known as Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.pageDomestic Violence
Family Justice Centers - Provides free services and confidential services by phone and in person for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page (includes locations and phone numbers)
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
Safe Horizon
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP
SafeChat offer information, advocacy and support: https://www.safehorizon.org/safechat/
Other resources: https://www.safehorizon.org/am-i-being-abused/
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors) - 212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latinx survivors) - 1-800-664-5880
New Destiny Housing
https://newdestinyhousing.org/
646-472-0262
New Destiny Housing Resource Center - https://newdestinyhousing.org/housing-help/
Womankind (specialize in working with Asian survivors) - 1-888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
WomensLaw Legal Information on Restraining Orders
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
16 min - Bonus Episode: Resources and HOV Update
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Check out resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
Apply for the FHC Housing Policy Fellowship role!
Job Description: bit.ly/3sJRdJL
8 min - Shelter is Not a Solution to Homelessness Part 3
In the last part of this series, John and K-DiD talk about barriers to affordable housing for all. They dive into the mortgage interest subsidy benefits, a tax credit for homeowners, vs. rental subsidies for renters as well as public perception of these programs.
Don't forget to check out parts 1 and 2!
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.pageBrochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdfHRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
About Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income.page#:~:text=Discrimination%20based%20on%20lawful%20source%20of%20income%20is%20the%20illegal,other%20forms%20of%20public%20assistance
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdfUnlock NYC (support for discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.pageCheck out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
23 min - Gina de new destiny y su role en violencia domestica
En este episodio estamos con Gina Cappuccitti y ella trabaja con nuevo destino (new destiny). Ella habla en como llego a su puesto de trabajo y las oportunidades y servicios que su grupo brindan a la comunidad de nueva york. Ella nos dice como la violencia domestica affectan a mucho de los residentes de Nueva York. Ella tambien nos habla de un programa que se llama EHP (programa de vivienda de ermegencias) es un tipo de seccion 8 que fue lanzado por el American Rescue Plan (el plan de rescate americano) en el 2021. En este tiempo hubo una ola de vale de viviendas que fue abierta por referidos en Nueva York hubo 8,000 vales de viviendas y 1,268 que fue destinados a victimas de violencia domestica ques estaban ulliendo de una situacion de violencia domestica. Ella menciona que brindan apoyo con otros servicios para que que esten mas estables y con la ayuda de hpd (departamneto de vivienda preventacion) y hra (la oficina de welfare) que le puede dar una ayuda. Aunque en en el momento los vale de vivienda no estan recibiendo mas referido. ademas de todo, ella tambien menciona housing link. Housing link es un realojamiiento rapido.
34 min
About Hear Our Voices
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Hear Our Voices shares stories about family homelessness in New York City and resources and information for families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness, working towards bringing about change in the system addressing homelessness, including shelters. If you are interested in participating in this podcast, please reach out to [email protected].
Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov