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- What Would be your ideal Voucher?
Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices' Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov.
THANKS for listening
22 min - Seeking people for research survey
if you would like to take part in the survery email at
https://www.instagram.com/linkshim/?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fnyc_hov%2F%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadY3bSTB6Pc04KJsexS3qgt7xXPuqYtxAwJdvttsNUZlzIrV5HQTlyK5Ux1VQ_aem_JEmpWK8sdvW-RTz0aAK5rw&e=AT3Npgw_XW7bFBdwo_1YoJI5jyjXWXct8y08yPjC5tiu-4Pv6fx_zE39c5FheYeiq9BQ-WXiIY6OZu6HmA-DlSzMkwe0Hz-1arYbrOG4oHpSUA
26 min - Announcements for June: Recruitment and Rallys
Are you a parent w/ shelter experience? Want to lead change in NYC housing policy? Join the Family Action Board (FAB)! 📣 Be the voice. Build the village. Become the change. Apply now: https://bit.ly/fab-nyc
learn more https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6509351&GUID=0FD40397-B3A9-4445-8815-65B735396111&Options=ID|Text|&Search=29
sign on letter
https://forms.gle/PUpwMECDUAPLNWka8
Join us at a rally on the steps of City Hall on June 26th at 9am to show your supportStay after the rally to testify at the hearing and let the Health Committee know that this bill should pass, you may also testify via zoom if you can’t make it in person. Register here: Hearing Testimony Registration - New York City Council
thanks and see you next time
5 min - The Alliance for Education Part 2
In this episode we continue our conversation with Kayla, the legislative affairs and community engagement specialist for the Alliance for Quality Education.
In this episode the conversation centers on advocacy for K-12 education funding and the systemic barriers faced by families, especially those affected by homelessness and economic hardship.
Kayla shares her insights on the importance of lived experiences in advocacy, highlighting the need for confidence and self-belief. They discuss the significant challenges related to education and childcare, including the impact of limited access to early education and the struggles of childcare workers. Throughout the episode, there is a strong emphasis on collective action and hope, with calls for listeners to engage in advocacy efforts, share their stories, and support changes in policy that affect their communities. To further support these initiatives, action items encourage listeners to connect with advocacy resources and participate in community-driven campaigns.
Learn more about this organization and how they help our community by visiting their website at https://www.aqeny.org/
33 min - The Alliance for Education Part 1
In this episode we speak to Kayla, the legislative affairs and community engagement specialist for the Alliance for Quality Education.
The alliance for quality education is a statewide advocacy organization which advocates for K-12 public school funding, universal childcare and ending racial and economic oppression that occurs in our school system.
This organization helps train parents, community leaders, and providers on how to become better political advocates.
In this episode Kayla discusses her work and what skills parents should have to become better advocates.
Learn more about this organization and how they help our community by visiting their website at https://www.aqeny.org/
31 min - Hot Topics in Homelessness May 2025
if you want to get in contact with me you can by pressing the link below
https://linktr.ee/nyc_hov?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKaC3BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpx1Ew_FXnf9Ta2CmzLLiYnvSG_BGxn2ynHwL9DRKNjXjtWt_us25FlCWAIcc_aem_dFfdW9lPKPsLi2J_ECbjCA
HAVP https://housingjusticeforall.org/our-platform/housing-access-voucher-program/ CITYFHEP CUTS https://gothamist.com/news/mayor-adams-administration-proposes-rent-hike-for-people-with-nyc-housing-vouchers Houong connect re-rental https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/find-affordable-housing-re-rentals.page
14 min - Experiencing Homelessness in different systems Part 2
In this weeks episode Patricia shares the second part of her housing journey with us. We discuss the process of finding an apartment, submitting the landlord packet, and finally moving into an apartment. We also discuss the importance of advocating for yourself.
Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices' Twitter, Instagram, and 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.page
Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
Education
Advocates for Children
https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/
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
Help requesting a shelter transfer to be closer to your child’s school: email Jennifer Pringle at [email protected]
Education specialist helpline, Monday - Thursday 10am-4pm
866-427-6033 or send a message: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/get_help/helpline/send_us_a_message
Students in Temporary Housing Tip Sheet: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing.pdf?pt=1
Spanish Version: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing_spanish.pdf?pt=1
CAMBA, Inc.
https://camba.org/
[email protected]
Education and Youth Development
https://camba.org/program/educationyouthdevelopment/
Education Center
College & Career Prep
Community Centers
After-School and Summer Programs
Community Schools
Young Adult Support
Mental Health
Better Help Teen Mental Health Resources
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/teenagers/
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT
Interborough development and consultation center
Psychotherapist
Address: Coney Island Clinic
IDCC Medical Building
2846 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, Ny 11224
Tel: (718)975-4888
FAX: (718)975-2286
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.interborough.org
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
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.page
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
45 min - VOUCHERS ARE FOREVERWe would love to have you on the podcast. To get in contact with me follow the link below. thanks for listening.https://linktr.ee/nyc_hov?fbclid=PAY2xjawIjqXVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABprXkq6-A6fIIRuE8UJlXa2fHtIQcFwqhW6Nhcn4Ss3JLrvafyIDRR-Urug_aem_1FIOf8MuUPgwj3lSCd2aIA11 min
- Experiencing Homelessness in different systems Part 1
In this weeks episode Patricia shares her housing journey with us. We discuss the differences between the shelter system in NYC vs New Jersey. We also discuss the importance of advocating for yourself and commonly held misconceptions about the shelter and case workers.
Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices' Twitter, Instagram, and 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.page
Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
Education
Advocates for Children
https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/
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
Help requesting a shelter transfer to be closer to your child’s school: email Jennifer Pringle at [email protected]
Education specialist helpline, Monday - Thursday 10am-4pm
866-427-6033 or send a message: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/get_help/helpline/send_us_a_message
Students in Temporary Housing Tip Sheet: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing.pdf?pt=1
Spanish Version: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing_spanish.pdf?pt=1
CAMBA, Inc.
https://camba.org/
Education and Youth Development
https://camba.org/program/educationyouthdevelopment/
Education Center
College & Career Prep
Community Centers
After-School and Summer Programs
Community Schools
Young Adult Support
Mental Health
Better Help Teen Mental Health Resources
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/teenagers/
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT
Interborough development and consultation center
Psychotherapist
Address: Coney Island Clinic
IDCC Medical Building
2846 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, Ny 11224
Tel: (718)975-4888
FAX: (718)975-2286
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.interborough.org
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
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.page
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
35 min - Experiencing Homelessness with a Child with Special Needs Part 2
In part 2 of this series, an NYC mom experiencing homelessness dives into her relationship with her 7-year-old son who has multiple disabilities, the importance of love, and more.
Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices' Twitter, Instagram, and 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.page
Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
Education
Advocates for Children
https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/
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
Help requesting a shelter transfer to be closer to your child’s school: email Jennifer Pringle at [email protected]
Education specialist helpline, Monday - Thursday 10am-4pm
866-427-6033 or send a message: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/get_help/helpline/send_us_a_message
Students in Temporary Housing Tip Sheet: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing.pdf?pt=1
Spanish Version: https://www.advocatesforchildren.org/sites/default/files/library/students_in_temporary_housing_spanish.pdf?pt=1
CAMBA, Inc.
https://camba.org/
[email protected]
Education and Youth Development
https://camba.org/program/educationyouthdevelopment/
Education Center
College & Career Prep
Community Centers
After-School and Summer Programs
Community Schools
Young Adult Support
Mental Health
Better Help Teen Mental Health Resources
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/teenagers/
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT
Interborough development and consultation center
Psychotherapist
Address: Coney Island Clinic
IDCC Medical Building
2846 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, Ny 11224
Tel: (718)975-4888
FAX: (718)975-2286
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.interborough.org
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
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.page
Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
32 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